Master’s Degrees in Public Relations & Advertising
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Education Levels of Public Relations Majors
In 2020-2021, 2,542 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 | 2,542 |
| Graduate Certificate | 267 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 19 |
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 data on debt ranges for public relations majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in public relations. About 76.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 608 |
| Women | 1,934 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of public relations master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 70 |
| Black or African American | 399 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 379 |
| White | 1,208 |
| International Students | 300 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 186 |
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. The public relations program at Southern New Hampshire University awarded 187 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women.
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 $55,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,616 per year. The public relations program at Syracuse University awarded 165 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 76% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $59,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,672 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 157 master's degrees were handed out to public relations majors at Georgetown. Of these students, 78% were women and 34% 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 $58,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,560 per year. The public relations program at Boston University awarded 137 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
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 $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 100 master's degrees were handed out to public relations majors at USC. About 79% of this group were women, and 44% 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 $9,144 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,332 per year. The public relations program at West Virginia University awarded 93 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% 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 $4,230 per year. The public relations program at Universidad del Sagrado Corazon awarded 90 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.
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 $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 67 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 75% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The public relations program at Texas Tech University awarded 64 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 72% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The public relations program at Troy University awarded 62 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 73% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $25,687 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,472 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 59 master's degrees were handed out to public relations majors at Full Sail University. Of these students, 61% were women and 69% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $60,276 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,067 per year. The public relations program at Northwestern University awarded 52 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 85% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 51 people received their master's degree in public relations from Florida State. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
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 $40,675 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,660 per year. The public relations program at Marist College awarded 46 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% 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 $7,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,980 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 41 master's degrees were handed out to public relations majors at Bellevue University. About 83% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $5,232 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,986 per year. The public relations program at Arkansas State University - Main Campus awarded 34 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 62% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $11,458 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,714 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 34 master's degrees were handed out to public relations majors at UO. Of these students, 82% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $44,960 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,509 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 33 people received their master's degree in public relations from Sacred Heart. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,844 per year. The public relations program at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities awarded 33 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
The 20th most popular school in the country for public relations majors who are seeking their master's degree is The City College of New York. Each year, around 15,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 31 master's degrees were handed out to public relations majors at CCNY. Around 52% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to public relations that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 4,407 |
| Radio, TV & Digital Communication | 2,343 |
| Journalism | 1,181 |
| Other Communication & Journalism | 314 |
| Publishing | 210 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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