by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 8 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. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 343 bachelor's degrees in public relations, advertising, & applied communication during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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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 full 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.
Any student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in public relations, advertising, & applied communication has to check out Rowan University. Located in the suburb of Glassboro, Rowan is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in public relations, advertising, & applied communication from Rowan University
It is hard to beat Ithaca College if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in public relations, advertising, & applied communication. Ithaca is a small private not-for-profit college located in the small suburb of Ithaca.More information about a bachelor’s in public relations, advertising, & applied communication from Ithaca College
Susquehanna University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in public relations, advertising, & applied communication. Located in the town of Selinsgrove, Susquehanna 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 Susquehanna University
It is hard to beat Drexel University if you wish 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 very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in public relations, advertising, & applied communication from Drexel 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 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
Kutztown University is a medium-sized public university located in the fringe town of Kutztown.More information about a bachelor’s in public relations, advertising, & applied communication from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Explore the best public relations, advertising, & applied communication schools 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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