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Featured Public Relations & Advertising Programs
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MA in Communication - Public Relations
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Best Schools for Public Relations & Advertising in the Great Lakes Region
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Top Schools in Public Relations & Advertising
No school ranked higher than University Of Wisconsin Madison this year for public relations & advertising. University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public school located in the city of Madison. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. There were roughly 107 public relations & advertising students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin Madison in the most recent data year. Public Relations & Advertising graduates of University Of Wisconsin Madison earn a median of $59,877 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,813 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong public relations & advertising program will find one at Ohio State University Main Campus, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. About 37 public relations & advertising degrees were awarded at Ohio State University Main Campus in the most recent year. Students who receive their public relations & advertising degree from Ohio State University Main Campus earn around $58,088 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,053 to complete this degree.
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A rank of #3 makes University Of Dayton one of the top schools for public relations & advertising. Located in the city of Dayton, University Of Dayton is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. There were roughly 18 public relations & advertising students who graduated with this degree at University Of Dayton in the most recent data year. Public Relations & Advertising graduates of University Of Dayton earn a median of $56,077 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,033.
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University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in public relations & advertising, landing the #4 spot this year. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a very large public school located in the city of Champaign. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign graduates 85% of students within six years. There were roughly 214 public relations & advertising students who graduated with this degree at University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, public relations & advertising degree recipients from University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign generally make around $54,763. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign graduates carry a median of $23,250 in student loans.
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Miami University Oxford came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best public relations & advertising schools. Miami University Oxford is a large public school located in the town of Oxford. About 80% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 125 public relations & advertising students who graduated with this degree at Miami University Oxford in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, public relations & advertising degree recipients from Miami University Oxford generally make around $50,700. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree.
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University Of Cincinnati Main Campus landed the #6 spot for public relations & advertising this year. Located in the city of Cincinnati, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public university. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus graduates 74% of students within six years. About 55 public relations & advertising degrees were awarded at University Of Cincinnati Main Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, public relations & advertising degree recipients from University Of Cincinnati Main Campus generally make around $58,659. Typical student debt for the program is $23,530.
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Illinois State University placed #7 among the best public relations & advertising schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Normal. Illinois State University graduates 64% of students within six years. There were roughly 41 public relations & advertising students who graduated with this degree at Illinois State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the public relations & advertising program make about $43,874 in their early career. Illinois State University graduates carry a median of $22,500 in student loans.
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Michigan Technological University came in at #8 for public relations & advertising this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Houghton. Michigan Technological University graduates 68% of students within six years. About 11 public relations & advertising degrees were awarded at Michigan Technological University in the most recent year. Graduates of the public relations & advertising program make about $64,652 in their early career. Michigan Technological University graduates carry a median of $25,800 in student loans.
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Loyola University Chicago ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best public relations & advertising schools. Set in the city of Chicago, Loyola University Chicago is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. Loyola University Chicago awarded about 83 public relations & advertising degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, public relations & advertising degree recipients from Loyola University Chicago generally make around $43,308. Loyola University Chicago graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans.
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Michigan State University came in at #10 for public relations & advertising this year. Set in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State University is a very large public institution. About 81% of students finish within six years. About 509 public relations & advertising degrees were awarded at Michigan State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the public relations & advertising program make about $45,158 in their early career. Michigan State University graduates carry a median of $23,899 in student loans.
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Taylor University placed #11 among the best public relations & advertising schools. Located in the rural area of Upland, Taylor University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 74% of students finish within six years. About 18 public relations & advertising degrees were awarded at Taylor University in the most recent year. Graduates of the public relations & advertising program make about $45,090 in their early career. Taylor University graduates carry a median of $21,832 in student loans.
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Marquette University placed #12 among the best public relations & advertising schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Milwaukee. Marquette University graduates 83% of students within six years. About 54 public relations & advertising degrees were awarded at Marquette University in the most recent year. Graduates of the public relations & advertising program make about $40,583 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree.
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University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh placed #13 among the best public relations & advertising schools. This large public university is located in the city of Oshkosh. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh awarded about 39 public relations & advertising degrees in the most recent data year. Public Relations & Advertising graduates of University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh earn a median of $46,039 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,000 to complete this degree.
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University Of Toledo placed #14 among the best public relations & advertising schools. University Of Toledo is a large public school located in the city of Toledo. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Toledo awarded about 12 public relations & advertising degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, public relations & advertising degree recipients from University Of Toledo generally make around $52,675. Typical student debt for the program is $24,923.
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Depaul University placed #15 among the best public relations & advertising schools. Set in the city of Chicago, Depaul University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 113 public relations & advertising students who graduated with this degree at Depaul University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, public relations & advertising degree recipients from Depaul University generally make around $49,559. Depaul University graduates carry a median of $24,500 in student loans.
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Bowling Green State University Main Campus landed the #16 spot for public relations & advertising this year. Located in the town of Bowling Green, Bowling Green State University Main Campus is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 61%. There were roughly 29 public relations & advertising students who graduated with this degree at Bowling Green State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, public relations & advertising degree recipients from Bowling Green State University Main Campus generally make around $42,296. Typical student debt for the program is $22,519.
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University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire placed #17 among the best public relations & advertising schools. University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire is a large public school located in the city of Eau Claire. University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire graduates 65% of students within six years. University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire awarded about 26 public relations & advertising degrees in the most recent data year. Public Relations & Advertising graduates of University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire earn a median of $49,911 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,574.
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Ball State University landed the #18 spot for public relations & advertising this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Muncie. Ball State University graduates 62% of students within six years. Ball State University awarded about 76 public relations & advertising degrees in the most recent data year. Public Relations & Advertising graduates of Ball State University earn a median of $38,020 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,879 to complete this degree.
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Butler University placed #19 among the best public relations & advertising schools. Set in the city of Indianapolis, Butler University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 79% of students finish within six years. About 98 public relations & advertising degrees were awarded at Butler University in the most recent year. Public Relations & Advertising graduates of Butler University earn a median of $39,701 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,176 to complete this degree.
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University Of Wisconsin River Falls ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best public relations & advertising schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of River Falls. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 52 public relations & advertising degrees were awarded at University Of Wisconsin River Falls in the most recent year. Students who receive their public relations & advertising degree from University Of Wisconsin River Falls earn around $47,577 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,245.
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Kent State University At Kent came in at #21 for public relations & advertising this year. Kent State University At Kent is a very large public school located in the suburb of Kent. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. Kent State University At Kent awarded about 45 public relations & advertising degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their public relations & advertising degree from Kent State University At Kent earn around $40,867 in the first couple years of their career. Kent State University At Kent graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans.
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Eastern Illinois University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best public relations & advertising schools. Set in the town of Charleston, Eastern Illinois University is a large public institution. Eastern Illinois University graduates 47% of students within six years. There were roughly 18 public relations & advertising students who graduated with this degree at Eastern Illinois University in the most recent data year. Public Relations & Advertising graduates of Eastern Illinois University earn a median of $38,369 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,745.
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Xavier University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best public relations & advertising schools. Located in the city of Cincinnati, Xavier University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. Xavier University awarded about 13 public relations & advertising degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their public relations & advertising degree from Xavier University earn around $41,958 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,515.
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Grand Valley State University placed #24 among the best public relations & advertising schools. This very large public university is located in the town of Allendale. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. About 111 public relations & advertising degrees were awarded at Grand Valley State University in the most recent year. Public Relations & Advertising graduates of Grand Valley State University earn a median of $38,172 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,377 to complete this degree.
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Central Michigan University earned the #25 position for public relations & advertising this year. Set in the town of Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan University is a large public institution. About 59% of students finish within six years. Central Michigan University awarded about 52 public relations & advertising degrees in the most recent data year. Public Relations & Advertising graduates of Central Michigan University earn a median of $40,346 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000.
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