2026 Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Kansas

Public Relations & Advertising degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 12 schools to find the best for public relations & advertising students.

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• Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Kansas

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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 Kansas

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the public relations & advertising degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Public Relations & Advertising

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University Of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

14 Public Relations & Advertising Degrees Awarded

$56,289 Median Starting Salary

Our analysis ranked University Of Kansas the best school in the country for a degree in public relations & advertising. Located in the city of Lawrence, University Of Kansas is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. University Of Kansas awarded about 14 public relations & advertising degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their public relations & advertising degree from University Of Kansas earn around $56,289 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,608. Read more about the public relations & advertising program at University Of Kansas

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Washburn University
Topeka, KS

12 Public Relations & Advertising Degrees Awarded

$50,955 Median Starting Salary

A rank of #2 makes Washburn University one of the top schools for public relations & advertising. Located in the city of Topeka, Washburn University is a moderately-sized public university. Roughly 44% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 12 public relations & advertising degrees were awarded at Washburn University in the most recent year. Public Relations & Advertising graduates of Washburn University earn a median of $50,955 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,175. More information about a degree in public relations & advertising from Washburn University

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 · 12 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.