2025 Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools in the Plains States Region
19
Colleges in the Plains States Region
1,246
Public Relations Degrees Awarded
$41,961
Avg Early-Career Salary
If you plan on majoring in
public relations & advertising, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #52 in the country in terms of popularity. As a result, there are many college that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.
For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 19 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for public relations & advertising students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 1,246 degrees in public relations & advertising to qualified students.
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Featured Public Relations & Advertising Programs
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.
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Choosing a Great Public Relations & Advertising School
Your choice of public relations & advertising school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. 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.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
Pick Your Public Relations & Advertising Degree Level
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 & Advertising Schools in the Plains States Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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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If you want to learn more about how we derive our rankings, see College Factual's Methodology.
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Featured Public Relations & Advertising Programs
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.
Learn More
Best Schools for Public Relations & Advertising in the Plains States Region
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.
10 Top Plains States Region Schools in Public Relations
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MN
176
Public Relations Degrees Awarded
It's hard to beat University of Minnesota - Twin Cities if you want to pursue a degree in public relations & advertising. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #45 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UMN Twin Cities is a great university overall.
There were roughly 176 public relations & advertising students who graduated with this degree at UMN Twin Cities in the most recent year we have data available.
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University of Nebraska - Lincoln is a great choice for students interested in a degree in public relations & advertising. UNL is a very large public university located in the large city of Lincoln. A Best Colleges rank of #207 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UNL is a great university overall.
There were roughly 251 public relations & advertising students who graduated with this degree at UNL in the most recent year we have data available. After graduation, public relations degree recipients usually make about $42,168 at the beginning of their careers.
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Bachelors
Degree Type
BA in Communication - Public Relations
Program Name
Prepare to develop your skills in building mutually beneficial relationships between organizations and their public audiences.
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It is difficult to beat Iowa State University if you wish to pursue a degree in public relations & advertising. Located in the small city of Ames, Iowa State is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #88 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Iowa State is a great university overall.
There were roughly 109 public relations & advertising students who graduated with this degree at Iowa State in the most recent year we have data available. After graduation, public relations degree recipients generally make about $42,530 at the beginning of their careers.
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Drake University is a wonderful choice for students interested in a degree in public relations & advertising. Located in the city of Des Moines, Drake is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #340 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Drake is a great university overall.
There were roughly 47 public relations & advertising students who graduated with this degree at Drake in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the public relations & advertising program at Drake University get $2,531 more than the average college graduate in this field shortly after graduation.
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Located in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State Mankato is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 11th out of 52 colleges for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.More information about a degree in public relations & advertising from Minnesota State University - Mankato
Located in the large city of Saint Paul, UST MN is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #106 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UST MN is a great university overall.
There were about 17 public relations & advertising students who graduated with this degree at UST MN in the most recent year we have data available.
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Located in the medium-sized city of Springfield, Missouri State is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 10th out of 48 colleges for overall quality in the state of Missouri.
There were about 81 public relations & advertising students who graduated with this degree at Missouri State in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the public relations program make about $40,178 for their early career.
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Masters
Degree Type
MA in Communication - Public Relations
Program Name
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.
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Located in the city of Cedar Falls, UNI is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #270 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UNI is a great university overall.
There were roughly 31 public relations & advertising students who graduated with this degree at UNI in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the public relations program earn about $43,755 in the first couple years of their career.
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North Dakota State University is a large public university located in the medium-sized city of Fargo. A Best Colleges rank of #382 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means North Dakota State University is a great university overall.
There were about 28 public relations & advertising students who graduated with this degree at North Dakota State University in the most recent data year. After graduating, public relations degree recipients typically earn an average of $39,223 at the beginning of their careers.
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Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, Webster is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #273 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Webster is a great university overall.
There were about 36 public relations & advertising students who graduated with this degree at Webster in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the public relations & advertising major at Webster University get $4,241 above the typical college grad in this field when they enter the workforce.
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