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Master’s Degrees in Public Relations, Advertising, & Applied Communication

834 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 36 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a master's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 38% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 10.3% of public relations, advertising, and applied communication graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 834 people earned their master's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication. This earns it the #186 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in public relations, advertising, and applied communication at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 834
Graduate Certificate 63
Doctor’s Degree 3

Earnings of Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Majors With Master’s Degrees

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

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 master's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication. About 78.7% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 178
Women 656
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The racial-ethnic distribution of public relations, advertising, and applied communication master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 23
Black or African American 113
Hispanic or Latino 158
White 397
International Students 86
Other Races/Ethnicities 57
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There are 36 colleges that offer a master’s degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York
117 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for public relations, advertising, and applied communication students seekinga master's degree is Syracuse University. Roughly 21,300 attend the school each year. 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, 117 people received their master's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication from Syracuse. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.

#2

Universidad del Sagrado Corazon

Santurce, Puerto Rico
87 Yearly Graduations
73% Women

Universidad del Sagrado Corazon comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in public relations, advertising, and applied communication. Each year, around 4,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 87 people received their master's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication from Sagrado. About 73% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Georgetown University

Washington, District of Columbia
68 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for public relations, advertising, and applied communication majors who are seeking their master's degree is Georgetown University. Each year, around 19,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 68 people received their master's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication from Georgetown. Of these students, 86% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
64 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for public relations, advertising, and applied communication majors who are seeking their master's degree is Texas Tech University. Roughly 40,300 attend the school each year. 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, advertising, and applied communication from Texas Tech. About 77% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
51 Yearly Graduations
81% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Florida State University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication. Each year, around 43,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, advertising, and applied communication from Florida State. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.

#6

Marist College

Poughkeepsie, New York
46 Yearly Graduations
66% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for public relations, advertising, and applied communication majors who are seeking their master's degree is Marist College. Each year, around 6,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, advertising, and applied communication from Marist. Of these students, 66% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

The City College of New York

New York, New York
31 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
71% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The City College of New York comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in public relations, advertising, and applied communication. Roughly 15,200 attend the school each year. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication from CCNY. Of these students, 71% were women and 71% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi
22 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Mississippi comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in public relations, advertising, and applied communication. Each year, around 21,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,072 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,072 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication from Ole Miss. About 65% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

Drexel University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
21 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Drexel University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication. Each year, around 23,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,595 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication from Drexel. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.

#10

Sacred Heart University

Fairfield, Connecticut
20 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Sacred Heart University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in public relations, advertising, and applied communication. Each year, around 9,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 20 people received their master's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication from Sacred Heart. Of these students, 89% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, Colorado
19 Yearly Graduations
61% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Colorado Boulder comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in public relations, advertising, and applied communication. Each year, around 37,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,004 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,251 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication from CU - Boulder. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women.

#12

Ball State University

Muncie, Indiana
18 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for public relations, advertising, and applied communication majors who are seeking their master's degree is Ball State University. Each year, around 21,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,434 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,636 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication from Ball State. Of these students, 69% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

The University of West Florida

Pensacola, Florida
17 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of West Florida comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in public relations, advertising, and applied communication. Roughly 13,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,735 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,088 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication from UWF. Of these students, 88% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

Emerson College

Boston, Massachusetts
17 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Emerson College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication. Roughly 5,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication from Emerson. About 68% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
15 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Southern California is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. 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, 15 people received their master's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication from USC. About 90% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

University of Oregon

Eugene, Oregon
13 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Oregon is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication. Roughly 21,700 attend the school each year. 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, 13 people received their master's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication from UO. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.

#17

Saint Peter's University

Jersey City, New Jersey
12 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
80% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Saint Peter's University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication. Roughly 3,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,670 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication from Saint Peter's College. About 70% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, Florida
11 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of North Florida comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in public relations, advertising, and applied communication. Each year, around 16,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,996 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,570 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication from UNF. About 88% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

Universidad del Turabo

Gurabo, Puerto Rico
11 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

The 18th most popular school in the country for public relations, advertising, and applied communication majors who are seeking their master's degree is Universidad del Turabo. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $2,652 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication from Universidad del Turabo. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#20

Trinity Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia
10 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
83% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 20th most popular school in the country for public relations, advertising, and applied communication majors who are seeking their master's degree is Trinity Washington University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,360 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,120 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication from Trinity College. Around 83% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

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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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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