Graduate Certificates in Public Relations & Advertising
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Education Levels of Public Relations Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 267 students 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 | 2,542 |
| Graduate Certificate | 267 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 19 |
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 68.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 85 |
| Women | 182 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of public relations graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 32 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 175 |
| International Students | 17 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 13 |
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 2020-2021 academic year, 54 people received their graduate certificate in public relations from Texas Tech. Of these students, 61% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 22 people received their graduate certificate in public relations from UNL. About 77% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $10,992 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,140 per year. The public relations program at Western Kentucky University awarded 17 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
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 $7,196 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,760 per year. The public relations program at Missouri State University - Springfield awarded 15 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
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 $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. The public relations program at Columbia University in the City of New York awarded 14 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 86% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $59,256 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,640 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 graduate certificates were handed out to public relations majors at UChicago. About 45% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $16,488 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,388 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their graduate certificate in public relations from Temple. Around 70% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% 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. The public relations program at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College awarded 9 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 67% of this group were women, and 22% 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. The public relations program at North Carolina State University awarded 9 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 33% of this group were women, and 11% 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 $44,890 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,090 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 graduate certificates were handed out to public relations majors at UDayton.
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 $61,646 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,196 per year. The public relations program at Tufts University awarded 8 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 63% of this group were women, and 50% 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 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their graduate certificate in public relations from UNT. Of these students, 88% were women and 38% 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 $7,749 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,970 per year. The public relations program at University of Utah awarded 7 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 100% were women and 14% 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 George Washington University. Roughly 27,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,894 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,850 per year. The public relations program at George Washington University awarded 7 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
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 $58,290 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,099 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their graduate certificate in public relations from Villanova. About 67% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Northern Arizona University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in public relations. Roughly 29,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,381 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,724 per year. The public relations program at Northern Arizona University awarded 6 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 83% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 graduate certificates were handed out to public relations majors at SUNY Stony Brook.
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 $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,844 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their graduate certificate in public relations from UMN Twin Cities. About 50% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 19th most popular school in the country for public relations majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Washington State University. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,457 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,076 per year. The public relations program at Washington State University awarded 5 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 60% were women and 40% 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 $8,281 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,495 per year. The public relations program at Metropolitan State University awarded 5 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to public relations that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 227 |
| Radio, TV & Digital Communication | 156 |
| Journalism | 41 |
| Other Communication & Journalism | 17 |
| Publishing | 4 |
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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