Graduate Certificate

Public Relations and Social Media, Graduate Certificate

Graduate Certificate in Public Relations and Social Media

The online Graduate Certificate in Public Relations & Social Media program, focuses on enhancing students' understanding of current practices on new communications platforms.

Total Credits

$357

Cost Per Credit

Online

UNL

Students choose this program because:

They are interested in advancing their public relations or social media career while continuing to work in their field.
They want to keep up with the current changing technology that will be valuable to their profession.
They wish to fill gaps in your professional communications knowledge.
They wish to make themselves more valuable in their workplace by gaining current knowledge in social media and public relations.

This 12-credit-hour certificate can apply toward the complete 36-hour master's degree, the Master of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communications with a specialization in Integrated Media Communications.

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln, chartered as a land-grant university on February 15, 1869, creates opportunities for the state of Nebraska. It ranks consistently in the top tier of national research universities.

Students learn from faculty who create new knowledge, develop one-to-one connections with students and foster a sense of community. UNL is a proud member of the Big Ten Conference, the Big Ten Academic Alliance, and the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU).

Learning at UNL

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Career Outlook

With many brands seeking experienced professionals that are involved with maintaining brand image and consistency for the organization, public relations professions are on the rise. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the field for Public Relations Specialists is projected to grow at about 9% from 2016 to 2026 which is about as fast as average. The annual median pay for a Public Relations Specialist is $58,020. The annual median pay for a Social Media Strategist is $56,770.

This program is ideal for professionals working in areas such as:

Public Relations
Social Media Strategy
Communications
Investor Relations
Internal Relations
Marketing Manager
Advertising
Branding Specialist

Finance Your Education

The University of Nebraska offers some of the most affordable tuition rates in the region, particularly for our online programs. Explore the array of funding options to finance your education in a way that makes sense for you.

Online tuition rates are calculated by credit hour and college offering the course and, because the University of Nebraska is a public institution supported by Nebraska taxpayers, Nebraska residents may receive a lower tuition rate than out-of-state students.

Cost Per Credit
In-State	Out-of-State
$357	$700
Note: Campuses may charge additional fees; see the Paying for School page for more details.

Financial Aid and Scholarships

We believe cost should not be a barrier to accessing higher education, even for online programs. Financial aid and scholarships are available for many students. Please see the Paying for School page for additional information and links to campus financial aid resources.

Military and Veteran Services

Our programs are an ideal way for military, veterans, and dependents to advance education with military advisers and staff on each campus, flexible deployment and activation policies, and generous acceptance of transfer credits. Visit our Prospective Student page and explore what the University of Nebraska offers.

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Transfer Credits

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