2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Public Relations & Advertising in the Southeast Region (With Aid)
When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. College Factual has developed its “Best Value Public Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.
Public Relations & Advertising is the 53rd most popular major in the country with 20,229 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, public relations and advertising graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $36,513 and had an average of $25,130 in loans still to pay off.
Across the Southeast region, there were 4,987 public relations and advertising graduates with average earnings and debt of $33,413 and $23,814 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 505 public relations and advertising graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.
For this year’s “Best Value Public Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking, we looked at 22 colleges that offer a degree in public relations and advertising. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality public relations and advertising programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.
Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the public relations and advertising program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.
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Best Value Public Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid
The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region master’s degree public relations students with aid.
Top 22 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Public Relations & Advertising in the Southeast Region (With Aid)
Out of the 22 schools in the Best Value Public Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida State University landed the #1 spot on the list. Tallahassee, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s public relations degrees to 44 students in 2019-2020.
Florida State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Public Relations & Advertising Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State University are $26,707, but some majors have different tuition rates.
Full Florida State University Public Relations & Advertising Report
Out of the 22 schools in the Best Value Public Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of West Florida landed the #2 spot on the list. This fairly large school is located in Pensacola, Florida, and it awarded 21 masters’s public relations degrees in 2019-2020.
UWF also took the #15 spot in our “Best Public Relations & Advertising Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of West Florida are $24,894, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
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Out of the 22 schools in the Best Value Public Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, West Virginia University landed the #3 spot on the list. WVU is a large public school situated in Morgantown, West Virginia. It awarded 145 masters’s public relations degrees in 2019-2020.
WVU also took the #4 spot in our “Best Public Relations & Advertising Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at WVU are $26,154.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Florida. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Public Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Jacksonville, Florida is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s public relations degrees to 20 students in 2019-2020.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNF, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Public Relations & Advertising Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNF are $21,930, but some majors have different tuition rates.
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Out of the 22 schools in the Best Value Public Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, North Carolina State University landed the #5 spot on the list. Raleigh, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s public relations degrees to 14 students in 2019-2020.
In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree public relations students with aid list, NC State has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Public Relations & Advertising Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at NC State are $28,999, but some majors have different tuition rates.
With a ranking of #6, University of Mississippi did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Public Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. This large school is located in University, Mississippi, and it awarded 19 masters’s public relations degrees in 2019-2020.
Ole Miss did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Public Relations & Advertising Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Mississippi are $25,099, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
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Georgia Southern University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Public Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Georgia Southern University is a large public school situated in Statesboro, Georgia. It awarded 28 masters’s public relations degrees in 2019-2020.
GaSou not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Public Relations & Advertising Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at GaSou are $22,004, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
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Southeastern Louisiana University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Public Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. This fairly large school is located in Hammond, Louisiana, and it awarded 9 masters’s public relations degrees in 2019-2020.
Southeastern not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #17 on our “Best Public Relations & Advertising Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Southeastern Louisiana University are $21,246.
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Murray State University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Public Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Murray, Kentucky is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s public relations degrees to 12 students in 2019-2020.
Murray State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Public Relations & Advertising Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Murray State University are $14,400, but some majors have different tuition rates.
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Troy University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Public Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Troy University is located in Troy, Alabama and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 38 masters’s public relations degrees to qualified students.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at TROY, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best Public Relations & Advertising Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Troy University are $16,156.
The University of Tennessee - Martin came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Public Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. The University of Tennessee - Martin is a medium-sized school located in Martin, Tennessee that handed out 7 masters’s public relations degrees in 2019-2020.
UT Martin also took the #18 spot in our “Best Public Relations & Advertising Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UT Martin are $16,656.
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Kennesaw State University landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Public Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. This large school is located in Kennesaw, Georgia, and it awarded 14 masters’s public relations degrees in 2019-2020.
KSU Georgia did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Public Relations & Advertising Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Kennesaw State University are $21,174, but some majors have different tuition rates.
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Arkansas State University - Main Campus came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Public Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. A-State is a fairly large public school situated in Jonesboro, Arkansas. It awarded 8 masters’s public relations degrees in 2019-2020.
A-State also made our “Best Public Relations & Advertising Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #11. Average graduate tuition and fees at A-State are $11,586, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
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The University of Alabama ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Public Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, this large public school handed out 23 degrees to qualified masters’s public relations students in 2019-2020.
In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree public relations students with aid list, UA has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Public Relations & Advertising Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UA are $30,940.
With a ranking of #15, Coastal Carolina University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Public Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Coastal Carolina University is a fairly large school located in Conway, South Carolina that handed out 1 masters’s public relations degrees in 2019-2020.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at Coastal Carolina University, the school also landed the #0 spot in our “Best Public Relations & Advertising Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Coastal Carolina University are $19,836.
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College of Charleston came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Public Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. This fairly large school is located in Charleston, South Carolina, and it awarded 7 masters’s public relations degrees in 2019-2020.
C of C also took the #12 spot in our “Best Public Relations & Advertising Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at C of C are $36,592, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
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University of Southern Mississippi ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Public Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Hattiesburg, Mississippi is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s public relations degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.
Southern Miss did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #0 on our “Best Public Relations & Advertising Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Southern Miss are $10,896, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
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Mississippi College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Public Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #18. Mississippi College is a small school located in Clinton, Mississippi that handed out 2 masters’s public relations degrees in 2019-2020.
MC also took the #7 spot in our “Best Public Relations & Advertising Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at MC are $12,322, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
Virginia State University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Public Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Virginia State is located in Petersburg, Virginia and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 masters’s public relations degrees to qualified students.
Virginia State also took the #19 spot in our “Best Public Relations & Advertising Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia State University are $22,994, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
University of Miami landed the #20 spot on the 2022 Best Value Public Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. This fairly large school is located in Coral Gables, Florida, and it awarded 8 masters’s public relations degrees in 2019-2020.
U Miami also took the #1 spot in our “Best Public Relations & Advertising Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at U Miami are $40,220, but some majors have different tuition rates.
Full University of Miami Public Relations & Advertising Report
Liberty University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Public Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. This large school is located in Lynchburg, Virginia, and it awarded 10 masters’s public relations degrees in 2019-2020.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at Liberty University, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best Public Relations & Advertising Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Liberty University are $8,349, but some majors have different tuition rates.
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Full Sail University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Public Relations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Full Sail University is a large private for-profit school situated in Winter Park, Florida. It awarded 64 masters’s public relations degrees in 2019-2020.
Full Sail University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #20 on our “Best Public Relations & Advertising Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Full Sail University are $19,468, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
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References
- 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).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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- Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.
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