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2027 Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools in South Carolina

4 Colleges in the United States
326 Public Relations & Advertising Degrees Awarded
$41,750 Avg Early-Career Salary

Public Relations & Advertising programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their public relations & advertising programs.

College Factual analyzed 4 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best public relations & advertising schools.

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Best Schools for Public Relations & Advertising in South Carolina

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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No school ranked higher than University Of South Carolina Columbia this year for public relations & advertising. Located in the city of Columbia, University Of South Carolina Columbia is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 79%. There were roughly 262 public relations & advertising students who graduated with this degree at University Of South Carolina Columbia in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, public relations & advertising degree recipients from University Of South Carolina Columbia generally make around $42,974. Typical student debt for the program is $24,250. Read more about the public relations & advertising program at University Of South Carolina Columbia

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Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Clemson University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in public relations & advertising, landing the #2 spot this year. Clemson University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Clemson. Clemson University graduates 87% of students within six years. Clemson University awarded about 35 public relations & advertising degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, public relations & advertising degree recipients from Clemson University generally make around $43,318. Typical student debt for the program is $23,375. See the full public relations & advertising program report for Clemson University

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College Of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Students looking for a strong public relations & advertising program will find one at College Of Charleston, which ranked #3. College Of Charleston is a large public school located in the city of Charleston. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. There were roughly 14 public relations & advertising students who graduated with this degree at College Of Charleston in the most recent data year. Public Relations & Advertising graduates of College Of Charleston earn a median of $40,222 early in their careers. College Of Charleston graduates carry a median of $24,733 in student loans. More information about a degree in public relations & advertising from College Of Charleston

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Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC

Winthrop University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best public relations & advertising schools. Located in the city of Rock Hill, Winthrop University is a moderately-sized public university. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. Winthrop University awarded about 15 public relations & advertising degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their public relations & advertising degree from Winthrop University earn around $40,487 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. See the full public relations & advertising program report for Winthrop University

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 4 schools evaluated.

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