Master’s Degrees in Public Relations, Advertising, & Applied Communication
Education Levels of Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 896 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 |
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Master’s Degree | 896 |
Graduate Certificate | 75 |
Doctor’s Degree | 9 |
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 77.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 198 |
Women | 698 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of public relations, advertising, and applied communication master’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 33 |
Black or African American | 115 |
Hispanic or Latino | 178 |
White | 425 |
International Students | 91 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 54 |
Most Popular Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Programs for Master’s Degrees
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:
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 $61,310 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $44,928 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 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were 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 $5,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,680 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. Of these students, 67% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $64,896 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,848 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, 84% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. Of these students, 68% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. About 88% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $45,330 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 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. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
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 $9,252 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,252 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. Of these students, 61% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,293 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. About 100% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $48,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,060 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, 87% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $13,910 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,849 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. About 56% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $8,688 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,922 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, 90% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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, 75% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $53,824 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,648 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 60% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 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 83% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $12,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,659 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. About 64% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $39,954 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,210 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. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
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. Of these students, 94% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. Roughly 13,500 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 $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, 67% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. Roughly 1,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,860 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,390 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. Of these students, 71% were women and 86% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to public relations, advertising, and applied communication that offer master’s degrees.
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Public Relations | 512 |
366 | |
Organizational Communication | 334 |
Advertising | 301 |
Other PR & Applied Communication | 230 |
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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