Graduate Certificates 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, 331 people earned their graduate certificate in public relations. This earns it the #65 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate 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 Graduate Certificates
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for public relations majors with their graduate certificate due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in public relations. About 69.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 102 |
| Women | 229 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of public relations graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 211 |
| International Students | 18 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 21 |
Most Popular Public Relations Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 74 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in public relations. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for public relations students seekinga graduate certificate is Texas Tech University. Each year, around 40,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their graduate certificate in public relations from Texas Tech. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
University of Nebraska - Lincoln is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in public relations. Roughly 25,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,318 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their graduate certificate in public relations from UNL. Of these students, 79% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for public relations majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Western Kentucky University. Each year, around 17,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,436 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,140 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their graduate certificate in public relations from WKU. Of these students, 53% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Missouri State University - Springfield comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in public relations. Roughly 23,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their graduate certificate in public relations from Missouri State. Of these students, 65% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Columbia University in the City of New York is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in public relations. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their graduate certificate in public relations from Columbia. Of these students, 87% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Chicago comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in public relations. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,801 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their graduate certificate in public relations from UChicago.
The 7th most popular school in the country for public relations majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Temple University. Each year, around 37,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,023 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their graduate certificate in public relations from Temple. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for public relations majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. Each year, around 34,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,132 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their graduate certificate in public relations from Louisiana State University. About 83% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for public relations majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is North Carolina State University. Each year, around 36,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their graduate certificate in public relations from NC State. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
University of Dayton is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in public relations. Roughly 11,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,990 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their graduate certificate in public relations from UDayton. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for public relations majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Tufts University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,358 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,324 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their graduate certificate in public relations from Tufts. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
University of North Texas comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in public relations. Each year, around 40,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,319 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,160 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their graduate certificate in public relations from UNT. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
The 13th most popular school in the country for public relations majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is George Washington University. Roughly 27,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in public relations from GWU. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
Northern Arizona University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in public relations. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,674 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in public relations from NAU.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in public relations. Each year, around 52,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in public relations from UMN Twin Cities. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
Stony Brook University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in public relations. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in public relations from SUNY Stony Brook. Of these students, 75% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 15th most popular school in the country for public relations majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Villanova University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,806 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,261 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in public relations from Villanova.
Colorado State University - Fort Collins is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in public relations. 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, 5 people received their graduate certificate in public relations from Colorado State. Of these students, 50% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Metropolitan State University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in public relations. Each year, around 7,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,571 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,171 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in public relations from Metro State. About 67% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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*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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