Certified by the Certification in Education for Public Relations (CEPR)
Our MS in Public Relations program is one of five graduate programs worldwide to receive the CEPR designation.
MS in Public Relations
Send a strong message with an MS in Public Relations from Quinnipiac
As the field of public relations continues to evolve, there is a growing need for dynamic professionals who can quickly adapt to industry trends. Quinnipiac’s MS in Public Relations will teach you the skills to meet this demand and launch a successful career working as a social media manager or media relations specialist, among other roles.
30 Credits Engaging Curriculum
1–2 Years To Complete
17:1 Student-To-Faculty Ratio
Quinnipiac’s on-campus MS in Public Relations program:
- Is recognized by the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) for covering the most critical elements of effective communication strategy and is one of six programs worldwide to receive their Certification in Education for Public Relations (CEPR) designation.
- Features a 30-credit curriculum that builds upon your current skills and emphasizes professional competence, global consciousness and professional and social responsibility.
- Allows you to benefit from a great Northeast location between Boston and New York, easily accessible to some of the country’s most dynamic media companies and public relations agencies.
- Offers the opportunity to complete the program full time in one calendar year, or part time in two calendar years.
For professionals with three years or more of public relations experience, Quinnipiac also offers a professional track of its MS in Public Relations. This track may be completed entirely online and prepares you to assume a leadership role within public relations.
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Your Future Is Bright
Quinnipiac’s MS in Public Relations makes it easy to accelerate your career success
$130K Median Income
The median annual wage for public relations and fundraising managers is $130,480. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024)
In Their Words
Mercy Quaye ’13, MS ’18
Founder, President at The Narrative Project
“Every class at Quinnipiac took me from theory to application. I had to become a better writer every single day; that was the only option I had.”
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