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Most Focused Public Relations Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools

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249 Ranked Colleges
16% Top School Degree Focus

Public Relations Advertising is available at many schools, yet a handful of schools devote much more of their degrees to the field than the rest. This ranking identifies the schools most focused on public relations advertising — those where the major represents the largest percentage of degrees awarded.

For its ranking, College Factual looked at what share of degrees each of the 249 schools in the United States that offer public relations advertising awards in the field.

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Most Focused Schools for Public Relations Advertising in the United States

These are the schools that devote the largest share of their bachelor’s degree degrees to public relations advertising.

Top 25 Most Focused Public Relations Advertising Schools

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Leading the list of the most focused public relations advertising schools is Fashion Institute Of Technology. Set in the city of New York, Fashion Institute Of Technology is a public institution. At this school, roughly 16% of all degrees awarded are in public relations advertising, or about 254 graduates in the most recent year. See more about public relations advertising at Fashion Institute Of Technology

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Franklin College
Franklin, IN

Franklin College came in at #2 on our list of the most focused public relations advertising schools. Located in the suburb of Franklin, Franklin College is a private not-for-profit university. Public Relations Advertising accounts for around 11% of the degrees granted here, or about 21 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full public relations advertising details for Franklin College

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A rank of #3 makes Pepperdine University one of the most focused schools for public relations advertising. Set in the suburb of Malibu, Pepperdine University is a private not-for-profit institution. At this school, roughly 10% of all degrees awarded are in public relations advertising, or about 81 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full public relations advertising report for Pepperdine University

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Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY

Ithaca College came in at #4 on our list of the most focused public relations advertising schools. Set in the suburb of Ithaca, Ithaca College is a private not-for-profit institution. Public Relations Advertising accounts for around 9% of the degrees granted here, or about 88 graduates in the most recent year. See more about public relations advertising at Ithaca College

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University Of Oregon is one of the most focused public relations advertising schools, landing the #5 spot this year. University Of Oregon is a public school located in the city of Eugene. At this school, roughly 9% of all degrees awarded are in public relations advertising, or about 382 graduates in the most recent year. See more about public relations advertising at University Of Oregon

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University Of Sacred Heart comes in at #6 for public relations advertising focus this year. Located in the city of Santurce, University Of Sacred Heart is a private not-for-profit university. Public Relations Advertising accounts for around 9% of the degrees granted here, or about 56 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full public relations advertising report for University Of Sacred Heart

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University Of Florida Online ranked #7 on our list of the most focused public relations advertising schools. University Of Florida Online is a public school located in the city of Gainesville. Public Relations Advertising accounts for around 8% of the degrees granted here, or about 82 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full public relations advertising details for University Of Florida Online

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Webber International University ranked #8 on our list of the most focused public relations advertising schools. Located in the rural area of Babson Park, Webber International University is a private not-for-profit university. At this school, roughly 8% of all degrees awarded are in public relations advertising, or about 11 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full public relations advertising details for Webber International University

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Elon University landed the #9 spot among the most focused public relations advertising schools. Elon University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Elon. Public Relations Advertising accounts for around 8% of the degrees granted here, or about 117 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full public relations advertising details for Elon University

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Butler University
Indianapolis, IN

Butler University comes in at #10 for public relations advertising focus this year. Butler University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Indianapolis. Public Relations Advertising accounts for around 8% of the degrees granted here, or about 70 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full public relations advertising details for Butler University

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Siena College
Loudonville, NY

Siena College ranked #11 on our list of the most focused public relations advertising schools. Set in the suburb of Loudonville, Siena College is a private not-for-profit institution. At this school, roughly 8% of all degrees awarded are in public relations advertising, or about 58 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full public relations advertising report for Siena College

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Lasell College
Newton, MA

Lasell College landed the #12 spot among the most focused public relations advertising schools. Set in the city of Newton, Lasell College is a private not-for-profit institution. Public Relations Advertising accounts for around 7% of the degrees granted here, or about 18 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full public relations advertising report for Lasell College

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Hampton University
Hampton, VA

Hampton University landed the #13 spot among the most focused public relations advertising schools. Set in the suburb of Hampton, Hampton University is a private not-for-profit institution. At this school, roughly 7% of all degrees awarded are in public relations advertising, or about 31 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full public relations advertising details for Hampton University

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Boston University
Boston, MA

Boston University comes in at #14 for public relations advertising focus this year. Boston University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. At this school, roughly 6% of all degrees awarded are in public relations advertising, or about 291 graduates in the most recent year. See more about public relations advertising at Boston University

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Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Susquehanna University ranked #15 on our list of the most focused public relations advertising schools. Susquehanna University is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Selinsgrove. About 6% of the degrees Susquehanna University awards are in public relations advertising, or about 33 graduates in the most recent year. See more about public relations advertising at Susquehanna University

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Wingate University
Wingate, NC

Wingate University comes in at #16 for public relations advertising focus this year. Located in the suburb of Wingate, Wingate University is a private not-for-profit university. Public Relations Advertising accounts for around 6% of the degrees granted here, or about 29 graduates in the most recent year. See more about public relations advertising at Wingate University

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Southern Methodist University landed the #17 spot among the most focused public relations advertising schools. Southern Methodist University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Dallas. About 6% of the degrees Southern Methodist University awards are in public relations advertising, or about 118 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full public relations advertising details for Southern Methodist University

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Emerson College
Boston, MA

Emerson College placed #18 for public relations advertising by degree focus. Set in the city of Boston, Emerson College is a private not-for-profit institution. At this school, roughly 6% of all degrees awarded are in public relations advertising, or about 62 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full public relations advertising details for Emerson College

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University Of Colorado Boulder placed #19 for public relations advertising by degree focus. Set in the city of Boulder, University Of Colorado Boulder is a public institution. About 6% of the degrees University Of Colorado Boulder awards are in public relations advertising, or about 374 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full public relations advertising details for University Of Colorado Boulder

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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University placed #20 for public relations advertising by degree focus. Located in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State University is a public university. Public Relations Advertising accounts for around 6% of the degrees granted here, or about 489 graduates in the most recent year. See more about public relations advertising at Michigan State University

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University Of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

University Of Miami ranked #21 on our list of the most focused public relations advertising schools. University Of Miami is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Coral Gables. Public Relations Advertising accounts for around 6% of the degrees granted here, or about 166 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full public relations advertising report for University Of Miami

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Suffolk University ranked #22 on our list of the most focused public relations advertising schools. Located in the city of Boston, Suffolk University is a private not-for-profit university. Public Relations Advertising accounts for around 5% of the degrees granted here, or about 53 graduates in the most recent year. See more about public relations advertising at Suffolk University

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Midway College
Midway, KY

Midway College landed the #23 spot among the most focused public relations advertising schools. Set in the rural area of Midway, Midway College is a private not-for-profit institution. Public Relations Advertising accounts for around 5% of the degrees granted here, or about 12 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full public relations advertising details for Midway College

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University Of Wisconsin River Falls placed #24 for public relations advertising by degree focus. Set in the town of River Falls, University Of Wisconsin River Falls is a public institution. At this school, roughly 5% of all degrees awarded are in public relations advertising, or about 52 graduates in the most recent year. See more about public relations advertising at University Of Wisconsin River Falls

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Bradley University placed #25 for public relations advertising by degree focus. Bradley University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Peoria. About 5% of the degrees Bradley University awards are in public relations advertising, or about 46 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full public relations advertising report for Bradley University

Rest of the Top 50 Most Focused Public Relations Advertising Schools

These schools are also among the most focused for public relations advertising this year:

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Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY
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Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ
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Albion College
Albion, MI
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Taylor University
Upland, IN
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Hood College
Frederick, MD
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Howard University
Washington, DC
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Endicott College
Beverly, MA
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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
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Drake University
Des Moines, IA
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Thomas College
Waterville, ME
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Louisiana College
Pineville, LA
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Simpson College
Indianola, IA
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University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Additional Noteworthy Schools

These schools also award degrees in public relations advertising and are worth a look:

Rank School Location Public Relations Advertising Degree Focus
#51 Point Park University Pittsburgh, PA 4%
#52 Husson University Bangor, ME 3%
#53 Marquette University Milwaukee, WI 3%
#54 Canisius College Buffalo, NY 3%
#55 Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA 3%
#56 Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX 3%
#57 Pace University New York New York, NY 3%
#58 Dalton State College Dalton, GA 3%
#59 Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL 3%
#60 Appalachian State University Boone, NC 3%
#61 California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA 3%
#62 Saint Bonaventure University Saint Bonaventure, NY 3%
#63 University Of Puerto Rico Carolina Carolina, PR 3%
#64 Miami University Oxford Oxford, OH 3%
#65 American University Washington, DC 3%
#66 Depaul University Chicago, IL 3%
#67 Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH 3%
#68 Piedmont College Demorest, GA 3%
#69 Suny At Fredonia Fredonia, NY 3%
#70 Waynesburg University Waynesburg, PA 3%
#71 Assumption College Worcester, MA 3%
#72 Harding University Searcy, AR 3%
#73 University Of Rhode Island Kingston, RI 3%
#74 Pennsylvania State University Main Campus University Park, PA 3%
#75 Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, MS 3%
#76 Northwestern College Iowa Orange City, IA 3%
#77 Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT 3%
#78 Brigham Young University Provo Provo, UT 3%
#79 Arkansas State University Main Campus Jonesboro, AR 3%
#80 Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA 3%
#81 University Of Portland Portland, OR 3%
#82 University Of Scranton Scranton, PA 3%
#83 Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI 3%
#84 Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH 3%
#85 Freed Hardeman University Henderson, TN 3%
#86 Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, MO 3%
#87 The University Of Tennessee Knoxville, TN 3%
#88 University Of South Carolina Columbia Columbia, SC 3%
#89 University Of Minnesota Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN 3%
#90 University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras San Juan, PR 3%
#91 Murray State University Murray, KY 2%
#92 Siena Heights University Adrian, MI 2%
#93 Otterbein University Westerville, OH 2%
#94 Flagler College St Augustine Saint Augustine, FL 2%
#95 University Of Kentucky Lexington, KY 2%
#96 Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach West Palm Beach, FL 2%
#97 University Of Evansville Evansville, IN 2%
#98 Pennsylvania State University World Campus University Park, PA 2%
#99 University Of Vermont Burlington, VT 2%
#100 Westminster College Pa New Wilmington, PA 2%

Other Public Relations Advertising Degree Levels

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual. The ranking reflects how concentrated each school’s degrees are in the major (completions in the field as a share of all completions), drawn from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).

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