2026 Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Mississippi

Public Relations & Advertising is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 6 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best public relations & advertising schools.

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• Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Mississippi

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Featured Public Relations & Advertising Programs

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BA in Communication - Public Relations

Prepare to develop your skills in building mutually beneficial relationships between organizations and their public audiences.

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MA in Communication - Public Relations

Learn how to use the latest technology and tactics to manage the flow of information between brands and the public with your Master's in Communication with a concentration in Public Relations at Southern New Hampshire University.

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MA in Communication - New Media & Marketing

Keep your skills and knowledge at the forefront of new media technologies with this specialized online master's from Southern New Hampshire University.

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Best Schools for Public Relations & Advertising in Mississippi

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall public relations & advertising education in Mississippi.

Top Schools in Public Relations & Advertising

1

University Of Mississippi Main Campus
University, MS

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

50 Public Relations & Advertising Degrees Awarded

$43,057 Median Starting Salary

Leading the list is University Of Mississippi Main Campus, our #1 school for public relations & advertising. Located in the town of University, University Of Mississippi Main Campus is a very large public university. About 72% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 50 public relations & advertising students who graduated with this degree at University Of Mississippi Main Campus in the most recent data year. Public Relations & Advertising graduates of University Of Mississippi Main Campus earn a median of $43,057 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,444. Read more about the public relations & advertising program at University Of Mississippi Main Campus

2

University Of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

22 Public Relations & Advertising Degrees Awarded

$52,338 Median Starting Salary

Students looking for a strong public relations & advertising program will find one at University Of Southern Mississippi, which ranked #2. This large public university is located in the city of Hattiesburg. University Of Southern Mississippi graduates 49% of students within six years. There were roughly 22 public relations & advertising students who graduated with this degree at University Of Southern Mississippi in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, public relations & advertising degree recipients from University Of Southern Mississippi generally make around $52,338. Typical student debt for the program is $25,415. Read more about the public relations & advertising program at University Of Southern Mississippi

Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 6 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.