by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools in Maryland to determine which ones were the best for public relations & advertising students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 108 degrees in public relations & advertising to qualified students.
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Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
MA in Communication - Public Relations
Learn how to use the latest technology and tactics to manage the flow of information between brands and the public with your Master's in Communication with a concentration in Public Relations at Southern New Hampshire University.
BA in Communication - Public Relations
Prepare to develop your skills in building mutually beneficial relationships between organizations and their public audiences.
MA in Communication - New Media & Marketing
Keep your skills and knowledge at the forefront of new media technologies with this specialized online master's from Southern New Hampshire University.
The public relations program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Public Relations & Advertising rankings. For our Best Overall Public Relations & Advertising 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.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Maryland ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.
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Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
MA in Communication - Public Relations
Learn how to use the latest technology and tactics to manage the flow of information between brands and the public with your Master's in Communication with a concentration in Public Relations at Southern New Hampshire University.
BA in Communication - Public Relations
Prepare to develop your skills in building mutually beneficial relationships between organizations and their public audiences.
MA in Communication - New Media & Marketing
Keep your skills and knowledge at the forefront of new media technologies with this specialized online master's from Southern New Hampshire University.
The schools below may not offer all types of public relations degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
It is difficult to beat University of Maryland Global Campus if you want to pursue a degree in public relations & advertising. Located in the large suburb of Adelphi, UMGC is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #179 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UMGC is a great university overall.More information about a degree in public relations & advertising from University of Maryland Global Campus
Towson University is a wonderful option for students interested in a degree in public relations & advertising. Towson is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Towson. This university ranks 5th out of 35 colleges for overall quality in the state of Maryland.More information about a degree in public relations & advertising from Towson University
Prepare to develop your skills in building mutually beneficial relationships between organizations and their public audiences.
More information about a degree in BA in Communication - Public Relations from Southern New Hampshire University
Every student pursuing a degree in public relations & advertising needs to check out Morgan State University. Located in the large city of Baltimore, Morgan State is a public university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 33rd out of 35 schools for overall quality in the state of Maryland.
Soon after graduating, public relations degree recipients generally earn about $28,091 in the first five years of their career.
More information about a degree in public relations & advertising from Morgan State UniversityExplore all the Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 334 | 1,080 |
| New York | 333 | 1,747 |
| New Jersey | 273 | 315 |
| District of Columbia | 188 | 514 |
| Delaware | 175 | 1 |
One of 5 majors within the Communication & Journalism area of study, Public Relations & Advertising has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations | 99 |
| Communication Management and Strategic Communications | 7 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, & Applied Communication | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 1,326 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 495 |
| Journalism | 207 |
| Communication & Journalism (Other) | 33 |
| Publishing | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
