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2024 Best Public Relations Schools in Michigan

4 Colleges in Michigan
184 PR Degrees Awarded
If you pursue a degree in public relations, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #138 most popular program in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 4 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Public Relations Schools in Michigan ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 184 degrees in public relations to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings

Choosing a Great Public Relations School

Best Public Relations Schools in Michigan The pr program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Public Relations rankings. For our Best Overall Public Relations School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Pick Your Public Relations Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in PR
Master's Degrees in PR

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Public Relations Schools in Michigan list, to help you choose the best school for you. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Public Relations in Michigan

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the pr degree levels they offer.

Top Michigan Schools in PR

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Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MI
67 PR Degrees Awarded

Central Michigan University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in public relations. Located in the distant town of Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan is a public university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #402 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Central Michigan is a great university overall.

There were approximately 67 public relations students who graduated with this degree at Central Michigan in the most recent data year.

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2
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In MI
58 PR Degrees Awarded

Wayne State University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in public relations. Located in the large city of Detroit, Wayne State is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #381 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Wayne State is a great university overall.

There were approximately 58 public relations students who graduated with this degree at Wayne State in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in public relations from Wayne State University

3
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In MI
28.6% Growth in Graduates

Eastern Michigan University is a good choice for students pursuing a degree in public relations. Located in the suburb of Ypsilanti, Eastern Michigan is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 20th out of 57 colleges for overall quality in the state of Michigan.

There were approximately 28 public relations students who graduated with this degree at Eastern Michigan in the most recent year we have data available.

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Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In MI
25.0% Growth in Graduates

It is hard to beat Ferris State University if you want to pursue a degree in public relations. Located in the distant town of Big Rapids, Ferris is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 16th out of 57 schools for overall quality in the state of Michigan.

There were roughly 12 public relations students who graduated with this degree at Ferris in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in public relations from Ferris State University

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In MI

Northern Michigan University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in public relations. Northern Michigan University is a medium-sized public university located in the town of Marquette. This university ranks 34th out of 57 colleges for overall quality in the state of Michigan.

There were roughly 14 public relations students who graduated with this degree at Northern Michigan University in the most recent data year.

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Best Public Relations Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Public Relations Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Ohio 939 356
Illinois 870 151
Indiana 737 35
Wisconsin 672 50

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One of 10 majors within the Public Relations & Advertising area of study, Public Relations has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Advertising 662
Public Relations, Advertising, & Applied Communication 210
Health Communication 46
General Organizational Communication 40
Other Public Relations, Advertising, & Applied Communication 28
Sports Communication 10
International & Intercultural Communication 9
Technical & Scientific Communication 8

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