Doctor’s Degrees in Public Relations & Advertising
Featured Public Relations & Advertising Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BA in Communication - Public Relations
Prepare to develop your skills in building mutually beneficial relationships between organizations and their public audiences.
MA in Communication - Public Relations
Learn how to use the latest technology and tactics to manage the flow of information between brands and the public with your Master's in Communication with a concentration in Public Relations at Southern New Hampshire University.
MA in Communication - New Media & Marketing
Keep your skills and knowledge at the forefront of new media technologies with this specialized online master's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Featured Public Relations & Advertising Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BA in Communication - Public Relations
Prepare to develop your skills in building mutually beneficial relationships between organizations and their public audiences.
MA in Communication - Public Relations
Learn how to use the latest technology and tactics to manage the flow of information between brands and the public with your Master's in Communication with a concentration in Public Relations at Southern New Hampshire University.
MA in Communication - New Media & Marketing
Keep your skills and knowledge at the forefront of new media technologies with this specialized online master's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Education Levels of Public Relations Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 36 people earned their doctor's degree in public relations. This earns it the #194 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in public relations at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 3,129 |
| Graduate Certificate | 331 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 36 |
Earnings of Public Relations Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for public relations students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in public relations. About 77.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 8 |
| Women | 28 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of public relations doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| International Students | 12 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Most Popular Public Relations Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 7 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in public relations. Learn more about the most popular 7 below:
George Mason University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for public relations majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 38,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in public relations from GMU. Of these students, 86% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Ohio University - Athens Campus comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in public relations. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,746 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in public relations from OHIO Athens.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for public relations majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The University of Texas at Austin. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in public relations from UT Austin.
Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in public relations. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,241 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,648 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in public relations from IUPUI.
The 5th most popular school in the country for public relations majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Colorado State University - Fort Collins. Each year, around 32,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,299 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,159 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in public relations from Colorado State. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
University of Central Florida comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in public relations. Roughly 71,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in public relations from UCF. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
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| Other Communication & Journalism | 5 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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