Translate organizational expertise to the public
This master's degree is designed for professionals looking to advance their career in a variety of fields. This program is grounded in the idea that communication is a foundational skill needed in all industries, along with individuals like you who can translate organizational expertise to the public at large. Whether you aim to dive deeper into interpersonal communication, group communication, or mass communication, you'll be equipped to craft nuanced and detailed messaging that tells a story.
Thanks to a curriculum built with flexibility in mind, you can choose to explore various areas of the communication discipline or even other disciplines that suit your goals. Up to 15 hours of your program of study can be from classes outside the department of communication, meaning you can build interdisciplinary expertise as you complete your degree. Students have chosen to build their schedules with classes from the fields of biology, business, art, and more.
Students also can choose between a practicum experience or a thesis based on their professional and academic goals.
Prerequisites: Undergraduate transcript evaluation; Submission of a letter of intent describing the applicant’s interests and goals in obtaining a degree in Public Communication, Submission of a professional resume
How much does it cost to get a Master's in Public Communication from UNK?
In-State
Estimated Cost: $14,857*
Credit Hours: 36 | Estimated Fees: $2,113
Cost per Credit: $354
*Cost estimates are based on 2025-26 tuition and fees across a two-year program completion timeline. Estimate does not include indirect costs. Additional Course Fees may apply. For a more detailed estimate, see the full graduate costs page.
Out of State
Estimated Cost: $22,525*
Credit Hours: 36 | Estimated Fees: $2,113
Cost per Credit: $567
*Cost estimates are based on 2025-26 tuition and fees across a two-year program completion timeline. Estimate does not include indirect costs. Additional Course Fees may apply. For a more detailed estimate, see the full graduate costs page.
Program Information
Accelerated Public Communication M.A. Program
Streamline your educational journey and save money by earning your Public Communication M.A alongside your Bachelor's, completing the program in just 5 years with the Accelerated 4+1 program.
Connect with a program advisor
Let's start the conversation about your Public Communication Master's! Request information and connect with Jamila, the online academic program advisor, to get more details and figure out if UNK's program is right for you.
What can I do with a Master's in Public Communication?
- Public Relations Specialist
- Human Resources Specialist
- Communications Director
- Public Educator
- Marketing Manager
- Journalist
- Technical Writer
- Training and Development Specialist
- Advertising and Promotions Manager
- Public Relations and Fundraising Manager
"Online coursework for me had always been hit-or-miss. I never felt as connected as I did with in-person learning. [At UNK], I was surprised at how many of the courses that I took still had that community feeling, even though they were exclusively online."
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