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Best Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Schools in North Carolina

Top Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication programs in North Carolina ranked by national standing and graduate earnings -- updated 2026.

Programs listed: 5

Avg major earnings: $51,968

Top Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Programs in North Carolina

Nationally ranked schools appear first. Earnings reflect graduates of this specific major.

#	School	Type	4yr Earnings	1yr Earnings	Admit Rate
1	University of North Carolina at Charlotte #334 national	Public	N/A	$38,190	80.2%
2	Appalachian State University #458 national	Public	$45,914	$36,559	88.6%
3	Meredith College #625 national	Private	N/A	$40,762	74.7%
4	Campbell University #1095 national	Private	N/A	$31,953	94.3%
5	Wingate University #1618 national	Private	$50,211	$40,438	85.0%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.

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