Master’s Degrees in Public Relations & Advertising
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Education Levels of Public Relations Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,855 people earned their master's degree in public relations. This makes it the 60th most popular master's degree program in the country.
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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in public relations is $50,365. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $44,924 to a high of $54,111.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in public relations is $44,159. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $48,776 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $33,873.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in public relations. About 75.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 699 |
| Women | 2,156 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of public relations master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 86 |
| Black or African American | 436 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 351 |
| White | 1,463 |
| International Students | 288 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 231 |
Most Popular Public Relations Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 129 colleges that offer a master’s degree in public relations. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Southern New Hampshire University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for public relations majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 134,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,900 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 187 people received their master's degree in public relations from SNHU. Of these students, 80% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Syracuse University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in public relations. Each year, around 21,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,440 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $43,428 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 165 people received their master's degree in public relations from Syracuse. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for public relations majors who are seeking their master's degree is Georgetown University. Roughly 19,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,872 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,592 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 157 people received their master's degree in public relations from Georgetown. Of these students, 82% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for public relations majors who are seeking their master's degree is Boston University. Roughly 32,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,050 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,050 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their master's degree in public relations from Boston U. Of these students, 86% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Southern California is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in public relations. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,468 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 100 people received their master's degree in public relations from USC. About 86% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for public relations majors who are seeking their master's degree is West Virginia University. Each year, around 26,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,360 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,602 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 93 people received their master's degree in public relations from WVU. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for public relations majors who are seeking their master's degree is Universidad del Sagrado Corazon. Roughly 4,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,410 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their master's degree in public relations from Sagrado. Of these students, 73% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for public relations majors who are seeking their master's degree 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, 67 people received their master's degree in public relations from GWU. Of these students, 68% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Texas Tech University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in public relations. 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, 64 people received their master's degree in public relations from Texas Tech. Of these students, 77% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for public relations majors who are seeking their master's degree is Troy University. Roughly 16,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their master's degree in public relations from TROY. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.
Full Sail University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in public relations. Each year, around 24,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,307 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,912 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their master's degree in public relations from Full Sail University. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.
Northwestern University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in public relations. Roughly 22,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,391 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,869 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their master's degree in public relations from Northwestern. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
Florida State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in public relations. Roughly 43,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their master's degree in public relations from Florida State. About 81% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for public relations majors who are seeking their master's degree is Marist College. Roughly 6,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,020 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their master's degree in public relations from Marist. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women.
Bellevue University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in public relations. Each year, around 13,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,340 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master's degree in public relations from Bellevue University. Of these students, 78% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 16th most popular school in the country for public relations majors who are seeking their master's degree is Arkansas State University - Main Campus. Roughly 13,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,888 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,282 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their master's degree in public relations from A-State. About 65% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Oregon comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in public relations. Each year, around 21,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,011 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their master's degree in public relations from UO. About 72% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Sacred Heart University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in public relations. Roughly 9,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,310 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,852 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in public relations from Sacred Heart. Of these students, 89% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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, 33 people received their master's degree in public relations from UMN Twin Cities. About 53% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Quinnipiac University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in public relations. Roughly 9,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,170 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,710 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in public relations from Quinnipiac. About 77% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Public Relations Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 834 | |
| 483 | |
| 483 | |
| 359 | |
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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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- National Center for Education Statistics
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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