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Best Colleges for Masters Degree
in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

306 colleges ranked by graduate median earnings. Filter by acceptance rate, tuition, deadlines, SAT & ACT — updated for 2026 admissions.

306 Colleges
📍 USA
🎓 Masters Degree

Showing 25–48 of 306 colleges

Tufts University
Medford, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 10.1%
Annual cost
$84,600/yr
Grad earnings
$83,214
SAT avg
1,513
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 6 Decision Apr 1
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Tufts University
Medford, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 10.1%
Annual cost
$84,600/yr
Grad earnings
$83,214
SAT avg
1,513
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 6 Decision Feb 15
View college details
Tufts University
Medford, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 10.1%
Annual cost
$84,600/yr
Grad earnings
$83,214
SAT avg
1,513
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15
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Marist University
Poughkeepsie, New York
🏢 Private Match
Acceptance rate 64.7%
Annual cost
$63,898/yr
Grad earnings
$77,819
SAT avg
1,285
ACT mid
28
Apply by Feb 1 Decision Apr 1 Fee $50
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Marist University
Poughkeepsie, New York
🏢 Private Match
Acceptance rate 64.7%
Annual cost
$63,898/yr
Grad earnings
$77,819
SAT avg
1,285
ACT mid
28
Apply by Jan 1 Decision Feb 15 Fee $50
View college details
Marist University
Poughkeepsie, New York
🏢 Private Match
Acceptance rate 64.7%
Annual cost
$63,898/yr
Grad earnings
$77,819
SAT avg
1,285
ACT mid
28
Apply by Nov 15 Decision Dec 15 Fee $50
View college details
Marist University
Poughkeepsie, New York
🏢 Private Match
Acceptance rate 64.7%
Annual cost
$63,898/yr
Grad earnings
$77,819
SAT avg
1,285
ACT mid
28
Apply by Nov 15 Decision Jan 15 Fee $50
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American University
Washington, District of Columbia
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 47.4%
Annual cost
$71,549/yr
Grad earnings
$77,370
SAT avg
1,392
ACT mid
31
Apply by Jan 15 Decision Mar 15 Fee $75
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American University
Washington, District of Columbia
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 47.4%
Annual cost
$71,549/yr
Grad earnings
$77,370
SAT avg
1,392
ACT mid
31
Apply by Jan 15 Decision Feb 15 Fee $75
View college details
American University
Washington, District of Columbia
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 47.4%
Annual cost
$71,549/yr
Grad earnings
$77,370
SAT avg
1,392
ACT mid
31
Apply by Nov 15 Decision Jan 31 Fee $75
View college details
American University
Washington, District of Columbia
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 47.4%
Annual cost
$71,549/yr
Grad earnings
$77,370
SAT avg
1,392
ACT mid
31
Apply by Nov 15 Decision Dec 31 Fee $75
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Butler University
Indianapolis, Indiana
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 85.9%
Annual cost
$64,503/yr
Grad earnings
$77,235
SAT avg
1,282
ACT mid
28
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Masters Degree in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication in USA?
306 colleges and universities currently offer Masters Degree programs in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication in USA, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication in USA?
Tufts University leads with median graduate earnings of $83,214 ten years after enrollment for Masters Degree graduates.
What SAT score do I need for Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication programs?
SAT requirements vary widely by college selectivity. Use the "My SAT score" filter above to see only colleges where your score meets or exceeds the average admitted student, from open-admission colleges to highly selective universities.

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