The Commission for Public Relations Education Releases Graduate Education in Public Relations 2025 Report

Download the CPRE Graduate Education in Public Relations 2025 Report to gain clarity on the state of PR graduate education, including:

• Comprehensive review of 92 accredited master’s programs and certificates in public relations, strategic communication, and related disciplines.
• Exclusive findings from surveys of over 110 educators and 115 PR professionals, revealing the core knowledge and skills most valued in today’s job market, including strategic planning, crisis communication, research, and ethical leadership.
• In-depth guidance for students and academic leaders on choosing and designing high-impact PR graduate programs.
• Actionable recommendations for achieving program standardization, meeting accreditation benchmarks, and aligning curricula with industry needs.

This report was authored by the CPRE Research Committee, including Emily Kinsky (co-chair and report designer), Adrienne Wallace (co-chair), Denise Bortree*, Geoff Curtis*, Melody Fisher, Karla Gower, Stephanie Madden, Patrick Merle, Marlene Neill*, Kenneth Plowman, Kathleen Rennie, Hongmei Shen, and Chelsea Woods. 

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