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2026 Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Minnesota

4 Colleges in the United States
241 Public Relations & Advertising Degrees Awarded
$53,466 Avg Early-Career Salary

Public Relations & Advertising degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 13 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for public relations & advertising students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Public Relations & Advertising in Minnesota

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 Minnesota Twin Cities is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in public relations & advertising. Set in the city of Minneapolis, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public institution. About 85% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 190 public relations & advertising students who graduated with this degree at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, public relations & advertising degree recipients from University Of Minnesota Twin Cities generally make around $56,395. Typical student debt for the program is $21,577. Read more about the public relations & advertising program at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

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University Of St Thomas Minnesota is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in public relations & advertising, ranking #2. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Saint Paul. University Of St Thomas Minnesota graduates 77% of students within six years. About 10 public relations & advertising degrees were awarded at University Of St Thomas Minnesota in the most recent year. Graduates of the public relations & advertising program make about $65,183 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,923. Get the full public relations & advertising details for University Of St Thomas Minnesota

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Minnesota State University Mankato came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best public relations & advertising schools. Minnesota State University Mankato is a large public school located in the city of Mankato. Minnesota State University Mankato graduates 54% of students within six years. About 29 public relations & advertising degrees were awarded at Minnesota State University Mankato in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, public relations & advertising degree recipients from Minnesota State University Mankato generally make around $53,088. Minnesota State University Mankato graduates carry a median of $25,260 in student loans. More information about a degree in public relations & advertising from Minnesota State University Mankato

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Minnesota State University Moorhead is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in public relations & advertising, landing the #4 spot this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Moorhead. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. There were roughly 12 public relations & advertising students who graduated with this degree at Minnesota State University Moorhead in the most recent data year. Graduates of the public relations & advertising program make about $39,198 in their early career. Minnesota State University Moorhead graduates carry a median of $22,312 in student loans. See the full public relations & advertising program report for Minnesota State University Moorhead

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 13 schools evaluated.

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