As of 2025, 605 U.S. colleges are offering Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication and its subprograms. The 2025 average undergraduate tuition of the Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication programs is $10,602 for state residents and $32,108 for out-of-state students.
43 schools offer the Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication program in graduate level, and the average graduate program tuition is $12,732 for state residents and $24,556 for out-of-state students. 28 schools offer Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication certificate / vocational programs for Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication area. For the vocational programs (certificate programs) the 2025 average tuition is $12,450 and the average program length is 6.00 months.
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication by Degree and Programs
147 colleges have Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication BS degree programs and 43 graduate schools have the program in gradute levels. 28 colleges and vocational schools have the Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication program and 10 schools have post-graduate certificate programs.
| Number of Offered Schools | |
|---|---|
| Certificate Programs | 28 |
| Less than 12 Weeks Certificate | - |
| Less than 1 Year Certificate | 25 |
| 1-2 Years Certificate | 3 |
| 2-4 Years Certificate | - |
| Associate's | 12 |
| Bachelor's | 147 |
| Master's | 41 |
| Doctorate | 2 |
| Post Graduate | 10 |
| Post-Bachelor's | 10 |
| Post-Masters | - |
Programs/Concentrations in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
- Organizational Communication
- Public Relations/Image Management
- Advertising
- Political Communication
- Health Communication
- Sports Communication
- International and Intercultural Communication
- Technical and Scientific Communication
- Communication Management and Strategic Communications
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (other)
U.S. Colleges Offering Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Program
605 matched schools
University of Alabama at Birmingham
University of Alabama at Birmingham is a Public, four-years school located in Birmingham, AL. It is ranked #AL in Alabama college ranking. Total 20,905 students are attending the school and its 2025 tuition & fee is $22,562.
Acceptance Rate88.18%
SAT Score1,340
Graduation Rate64%
Enrollment20,905
Student/Faculty18 to 1
Tuition & Fees
(In-State/Out-of-State)
(In-State/Out-of-State)
Undergraduate$9,098 / $22,562
Graduate$8,640 / $21,168
The University of Alabama
The University of Alabama is a Public, four-years school located in Tuscaloosa, AL. It is ranked #AL in Alabama college ranking. Total 40,846 students are attending the school and its 2025 tuition & fee is $34,172.
Acceptance Rate76.65%
SAT Score1,270
Graduation Rate73%
Enrollment40,846
Student/Faculty19 to 1
Tuition & Fees
(In-State/Out-of-State)
(In-State/Out-of-State)
Undergraduate$12,180 / $34,172
Graduate$11,980 / $33,972
Auburn University
Auburn University is a Public, four-years school located in Auburn, AL. It is ranked #AL in Alabama college ranking. Total 34,145 students are attending the school and its 2025 tuition & fee is $34,922.
Acceptance Rate45.92%
SAT Score1,320
Graduation Rate82%
Enrollment34,145
Student/Faculty21 to 1
Tuition & Fees
(In-State/Out-of-State)
(In-State/Out-of-State)
Undergraduate$12,890 / $34,922
Graduate$12,890 / $33,986
University of Mobile
University of Mobile is a Private (not-for-profit), four-years school located in Mobile, AL. It is ranked #AL in Alabama college ranking. Total 1,545 students are attending the school and its 2025 tuition & fee is $26,910.
Acceptance Rate77.89%
Graduation Rate57%
Enrollment1,545
Student/Faculty14 to 1
Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$26,910
Graduate$14,410
Oakwood University
Oakwood University is a Private (not-for-profit), four-years school located in Huntsville, AL. It is ranked #AL in Alabama college ranking. Total 1,226 students are attending the school and its 2025 tuition & fee is $22,512.
Acceptance Rate45.22%
Graduation Rate45%
Enrollment1,226
Student/Faculty14 to 1
Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$22,512
Graduate$14,516
University of South Alabama
University of South Alabama is a Public, four-years school located in Mobile, AL. It is ranked #AL in Alabama college ranking. Total 14,003 students are attending the school and its 2025 tuition & fee is $19,092.
Acceptance Rate70.96%
SAT Score1,110
Graduation Rate53%
Enrollment14,003
Student/Faculty19 to 1
Tuition & Fees
(In-State/Out-of-State)
(In-State/Out-of-State)
Undergraduate$10,116 / $19,092
Graduate$9,360 / $18,000
Troy University
Troy University is a Public, four-years school located in Troy, AL. It is ranked #AL in Alabama college ranking. Total 13,658 students are attending the school and its 2025 tuition & fee is $20,352.
Acceptance Rate96.04%
SAT Score1,070
Graduation Rate50%
Enrollment13,658
Student/Faculty16 to 1
Tuition & Fees
(In-State/Out-of-State)
(In-State/Out-of-State)
Undergraduate$10,176 / $20,352
Graduate$8,550 / $17,100
Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a Public, four-years school located in Tempe, AZ. It is ranked #AZ in Arizona college ranking. Total 79,818 students are attending the school and its 2025 tuition & fee is $33,139.
Acceptance Rate89.89%
Graduation Rate68%
Enrollment79,818
Student/Faculty18 to 1
Tuition & Fees
(In-State/Out-of-State)
(In-State/Out-of-State)
Undergraduate$12,223 / $33,139
Graduate$13,587 / $27,521
University of Arizona
University of Arizona is a Public, four-years school located in Tucson, AZ. It is ranked #AZ in Arizona college ranking. Total 56,365 students are attending the school and its 2025 tuition & fee is $39,903.
Acceptance Rate86.14%
SAT Score1,290
Graduation Rate68%
Enrollment56,365
Student/Faculty20 to 1
Tuition & Fees
(In-State/Out-of-State)
(In-State/Out-of-State)
Undergraduate$13,573 / $39,903
Graduate$14,856 / $34,110
Grand Canyon University
Grand Canyon University is a Private (for-profit), four-years school located in Phoenix, AZ. It is ranked #AZ in Arizona college ranking. Total 113,257 students are attending the school and its 2025 tuition & fee is $18,508.
Acceptance Rate78.91%
SAT Score1,055
Graduation Rate43%
Enrollment113,257
Student/Faculty20 to 1
Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$18,508
Graduate$10,015