Graduate Certificates in Public Relations & Advertising
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Education Levels of Public Relations Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 295 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 | 2,855 |
| Graduate Certificate | 295 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 22 |
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 70.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 88 |
| Women | 207 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of public relations graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 184 |
| International Students | 16 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 22 |
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 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% 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 $7,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,138 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their graduate certificate in public relations from UNL. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
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 $11,112 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, 78% were women and 17% 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 $7,476 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,994 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their graduate certificate in public relations from Missouri State. About 70% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $61,989 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their graduate certificate in public relations from Columbia. Around 54% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.
University of Chicago comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in public relations. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,179 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. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
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 $20,173 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,531 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their graduate certificate in public relations from Temple. About 83% of this group were women, and 25% 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 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 $9,095 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their graduate certificate in public relations from NC State. About 38% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $46,170 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,540 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their graduate certificate in public relations from UDayton. About 50% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for public relations majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Tufts University. Each year, around 12,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,804 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,196 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their graduate certificate in public relations from Tufts. About 86% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $8,295 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their graduate certificate in public relations from UNT. About 71% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $60,856 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in public relations from GWU. Of these students, 57% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 13th most popular school in the country for public relations majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Utah. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,175 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,353 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in public relations from U of U. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% 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 $10,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,103 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 $14,006 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,468 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. Of these students, 30% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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, 57% were women and 29% 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. Roughly 11,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,207 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in public relations from Villanova. About 56% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $9,903 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in public relations from Colorado State. About 83% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $9,828 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in public relations from Metro State. Of these students, 86% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Public Relations Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 66 | |
| 63 | |
| 52 | |
| 41 | |
| 22 |
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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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