by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 10 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for public relations, advertising, & applied communication students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 396 bachelor's degrees in public relations, advertising, & applied communication to qualified students.
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The public relations, advertising, and applied communication bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for public relations, advertising, & applied communication students working on their bachelor's degree.
The public relations, advertising, and applied communication school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Public Relations, Advertising, & Applied Communication Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region.
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Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in public relations, advertising, & applied communication.
It is difficult to beat Drexel University if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in public relations, advertising, & applied communication. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in public relations, advertising, & applied communication from Drexel University
It's hard to beat Ithaca College if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in public relations, advertising, & applied communication. Located in the small suburb of Ithaca, Ithaca is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in public relations, advertising, & applied communication from Ithaca College
Point Park University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in public relations, advertising, & applied communication. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Point Park is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in public relations, advertising, & applied communication from Point Park University
Any student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in public relations, advertising, & applied communication has to take a look at Howard University. Located in the city of Washington, Howard is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in public relations, advertising, & applied communication from Howard University
Located in the large city of Buffalo, Canisius is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in public relations, advertising, & applied communication from Canisius College
Located in the large suburb of Washington, W&J is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in public relations, advertising, & applied communication from Washington & Jefferson College
Messiah is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Mechanicsburg.More information about a bachelor’s in public relations, advertising, & applied communication from Messiah University
Kutztown University is a medium-sized public university located in the town of Kutztown.More information about a bachelor’s in public relations, advertising, & applied communication from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Located in the city of Buffalo, Buffalo State is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in public relations, advertising, & applied communication from Buffalo State
NYIT is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Old Westbury.More information about a bachelor’s in public relations, advertising, & applied communication from New York Institute of Technology
Explore the best public relations, advertising, & applied communication colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 707 | 156 |
| Pennsylvania | 698 | 121 |
| Maryland | 370 | 3 |
| New Jersey | 351 | 1 |
| District of Columbia | 226 | 115 |
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