Master’s Degrees in Public Relations
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Education Levels of PR Majors
In 2018-2019, 527 earned their master's degree in PR. This earns it the #33 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 PR at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 5,040 |
| Master’s Degree | 527 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 74 |
| Basic Certificate | 43 |
| Graduate Certificate | 14 |
| Associate’s Degree | 9 |
Earnings of PR 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for PR students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in PR. About 73.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 140 |
| Women | 387 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of PR master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 100 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 64 |
| White | 205 |
| International Students | 96 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 42 |
Most Popular PR Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 30 colleges that offer a master’s degree in PR. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Georgetown University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for PR majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 19,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,440 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,336 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 110 people received their master's degree in PR from Georgetown. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
George Washington University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in PR. 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, 69 master's degrees were handed out to PR majors at GWU. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for PR majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Southern California. Each year, around 47,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,256 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,272 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 45 master's degrees were handed out to PR majors at USC. Of these students, 82% were women and 51% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Sacred Heart University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in PR. Roughly 8,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $30,427 per year.
The PR program at Sacred Heart University awarded 44 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 61% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Boston University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in PR. Each year, around 34,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,720 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 43 master's degrees were handed out to PR majors at Boston U. Of these students, 93% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Full Sail University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in PR. Each year, around 20,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,667 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,498 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 40 people received their master's degree in PR from Full Sail University. Around 70% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.
Syracuse University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in PR. Each year, around 22,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,616 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,880 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 32 master's degrees were handed out to PR majors at Syracuse. About 78% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for PR majors who are seeking their master's degree is Hofstra University. Each year, around 10,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,164 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 20 people received their master's degree in PR from Hofstra. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for PR majors who are seeking their master's degree is Webster University. Roughly 11,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $28,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,500 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 17 people received their master's degree in PR from Webster. Around 65% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.
Iona College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in PR. Roughly 3,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,972 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,096 per year.
The PR program at Iona College awarded 12 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
University of Miami comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in PR. Roughly 17,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,800 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 11 people received their master's degree in PR from U Miami. About 82% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Monmouth University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in PR. Each year, around 6,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,126 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 10 master's degrees were handed out to PR majors at Monmouth. About 80% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Montana State University - Billings is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in PR. Roughly 4,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,485 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,598 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 9 master's degrees were handed out to PR majors at Montana State University - Billings.
Seton Hall University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in PR. Roughly 10,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,460 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,580 per year.
The PR program at Seton Hall University awarded 9 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for PR majors who are seeking their master's degree is Suffolk University. Roughly 7,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,814 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,267 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 7 people received their master's degree in PR from Suffolk. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
Rowan University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in PR. Each year, around 19,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,076 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,879 per year.
The PR program at Rowan University awarded 7 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
Michigan State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in PR. Each year, around 50,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,555 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,858 per year.
The PR program at Michigan State University awarded 6 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year.
University of Houston comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in PR. Each year, around 46,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,219 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,370 per year.
The PR program at University of Houston awarded 6 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
Kean University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in PR. Roughly 14,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,326 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 5 people received their master's degree in PR from Kean. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
University of Southern Mississippi is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in PR. Roughly 14,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,786 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,786 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 5 people received their master's degree in PR from Southern Miss. Of these students, 60% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to PR that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| PR & Applied Communication | 580 |
| Organizational Communication | 321 |
| Other PR & Applied Communication | 205 |
| Advertising | 202 |
| Health Communication | 157 |
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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