Graduate Certificates in Public Relations & Advertising
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Education Levels of Public Relations Majors
In 2018-2019, 101 graduate certificates were awarded to public relations majors. This earns it the #15 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 |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 16,785 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,249 |
| Associate’s Degree | 402 |
| Basic Certificate | 401 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 198 |
| Graduate Certificate | 101 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 20 |
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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for public relations students who are graduate certificate holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in public relations. About 70.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 30 |
| Women | 71 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of public relations graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 68 |
| International Students | 3 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 7 |
Most Popular Public Relations Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 55 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 Tufts University. Roughly 11,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,324 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,724 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 14 people received their graduate certificate in public relations from Tufts. Of these students, 71% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Utah comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in public relations. Each year, around 33,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,412 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,211 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 11 people received their graduate certificate in public relations from U of U. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for public relations majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. Roughly 30,900 attend the school each year. 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.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 10 people received their graduate certificate in public relations from Louisiana State University. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for public relations majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Chicago. Roughly 17,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,642 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,300 per year.
The public relations program at University of Chicago awarded 9 graduate certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
Clarion University of Pennsylvania is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in public relations. Each year, around 4,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year.
The public relations program at Clarion University of Pennsylvania awarded 9 graduate certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in public relations. Each year, around 50,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,318 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,580 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 6 graduate certificates were handed out to public relations majors at UMN Twin Cities. Of these students, 83% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for public relations majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Dayton. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,190 per year.
The public relations program at University of Dayton awarded 5 graduate certificates during the 2018-2019 school year.
Liberty University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in public relations. Roughly 79,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,980 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 4 people received their graduate certificate in public relations from Liberty University. About 25% of this group were women, and 50% 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 University of the Sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,983 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $30,168 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 4 people received their graduate certificate in public relations from USciences. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Western Kentucky University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in public relations. Each year, around 19,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,802 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,140 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 3 graduate certificates were handed out to public relations majors at WKU.
The 10th most popular school in the country for public relations majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is George Washington University. Each year, around 28,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,453 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,770 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 3 graduate certificates were handed out to public relations majors at GWU.
University of Arizona is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in public relations. Each year, around 44,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,938 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 3 graduate certificates were handed out to public relations majors at University of Arizona. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for public relations majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Universidad del Sagrado Corazon. Each year, around 4,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,050 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 3 graduate certificates were handed out to public relations majors at Sagrado. Of these students, 67% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Oregon State University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in public relations. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,846 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,933 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 2 graduate certificates were handed out to public relations majors at Oregon State. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of North Texas comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in public relations. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,295 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,900 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 2 graduate certificates were handed out to public relations majors at UNT. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Tulane University of Louisiana is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in public relations. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,918 per year.
The public relations program at Tulane University of Louisiana awarded 2 graduate certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of South Carolina - Columbia is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in public relations. Roughly 34,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,288 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,737 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 2 graduate certificates were handed out to public relations majors at UofSC. Of these students, 50% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Stony Brook University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in public relations. 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.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 2 people received their graduate certificate in public relations from SUNY Stony Brook. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Villanova University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in public relations. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,550 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,506 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 1 people received their graduate certificate in public relations from Villanova.
Temple University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in public relations. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,956 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 1 graduate certificates were handed out to public relations majors at Temple. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Public Relations Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Health Communication | 39 |
| Political Communication | 17 |
| Public Relations | 14 |
| Other PR & Applied Communication | 12 |
| Scientific Communication | 7 |
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*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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