2026 Best Value Public Relations Advertising Associate’s Degree Schools

#1

Franklin University

Columbus, OH

Leading the list is Franklin University, our #1 best-value Public Relations Advertising school in the United States. Set in Columbus, OH, Franklin University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $9,577 in tuition and fees. Franklin University Public Relations Advertising students take on a median of $42,017 in debt. Median earnings reach $51,892 ten years out. Set against $42,017 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Franklin University

#2

Sinclair Community College

Dayton, OH

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Sinclair Community College earned it the #2 place in the United States. Located in Dayton, OH, Sinclair Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,675 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $8,556. Students borrow a median of $12,525 to complete their Public Relations Advertising program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $37,558. Set against $12,525 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Sinclair Community College profile

#3

Fashion Institute Of Technology

New York, NY

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Fashion Institute Of Technology earned it the #3 place in the United States. Set in New York, NY, Fashion Institute Of Technology is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,174, compared with $22,696 for out-of-state students. The median Public Relations Advertising program debt is $16,750. Median earnings reach $62,696 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $16,750 median debt. About 60% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about Fashion Institute Of Technology

#5

Full Sail University

Winter Park, FL

Full Sail University came in at #5 on this year's best-value Public Relations Advertising ranking in the United States. Located in Winter Park, FL, Full Sail University is a private for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $26,906. Typical Public Relations Advertising student debt is $32,103. Full Sail University alumni report median earnings of $38,219 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Full Sail University

#5

Franklin College

A rank of #5 makes Franklin College one of the best values in the United States. See the full Franklin College profile

#6

Heidelberg University

Heidelberg University offered strong value this year, earning the #6 position. Get the full Heidelberg University report

#7

Hofstra University

Hofstra University placed #7 among the best-value Public Relations Advertising schools in the United States. Read the full report on Hofstra University

#8

Montana State University Billings

Montana State University Billings placed #8 among the best-value Public Relations Advertising schools in the United States. Get the full Montana State University Billings report

#9

Orange Coast College

Orange Coast College offered strong value this year, earning the #9 position. See the full Orange Coast College profile

#10

San Jose State University

San Jose State University offered strong value this year, earning the #10 position. See the full San Jose State University profile

#11

Central Michigan University

Central Michigan University came in at #11 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Central Michigan University

#12

Marietta College

Marietta College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best-value Public Relations Advertising schools. Get the full Marietta College report

#13

Marymount Manhattan College

Marymount Manhattan College ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best-value Public Relations Advertising schools. See the full Marymount Manhattan College profile

#14

Florida Southern College

Florida Southern College ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best-value Public Relations Advertising schools. Get the full Florida Southern College report

#15

Lamar University

Lamar University offered strong value this year, earning the #15 position. See the full Lamar University profile

#16

Mount Mary College

Mount Mary College landed the #16 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Mount Mary College report

#17

Quinnipiac University

Quinnipiac University came in at #17 in this year's value ranking. More on Quinnipiac University

#18

Roosevelt University

Roosevelt University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best-value Public Relations Advertising schools. Get the full Roosevelt University report

#19

Temple University

Temple University offered strong value this year, earning the #19 position. See the full Temple University profile

#20

University Of South Carolina Columbia

University Of South Carolina Columbia landed the #20 spot for value in the United States this year. More on University Of South Carolina Columbia

#21

Concordia University Seward

Concordia University Seward placed #21 among the best-value Public Relations Advertising schools in the United States. See the full Concordia University Seward profile

#22

Minnesota State University Mankato

Minnesota State University Mankato offered strong value this year, earning the #22 position. More on Minnesota State University Mankato

#23

Briar Cliff University

Briar Cliff University offered strong value this year, earning the #23 position. Read the full report on Briar Cliff University

#24

Columbus State University

Columbus State University placed #24 among the best-value Public Relations Advertising schools in the United States. Read more about Columbus State University

#25

Freed Hardeman University

Freed Hardeman University offered strong value this year, earning the #25 position. Read the full report on Freed Hardeman University

#26

Southern Adventist University

Southern Adventist University placed #26 among the best-value Public Relations Advertising schools in the United States. Get the full Southern Adventist University report

#27

Suny At Fredonia

Suny At Fredonia landed the #27 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Suny At Fredonia

#28

Trinity Christian College

Trinity Christian College landed the #28 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Trinity Christian College

#29

University Of South Florida Main Campus

University Of South Florida Main Campus placed #29 among the best-value Public Relations Advertising schools in the United States. Get the full University Of South Florida Main Campus report

#30

Waynesburg University

Waynesburg University landed the #30 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Waynesburg University profile

#31

Arizona State University

Arizona State University ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best-value Public Relations Advertising schools. More on Arizona State University

#32

Tulane University Of Louisiana

Tulane University Of Louisiana landed the #32 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Tulane University Of Louisiana

#33

Cleveland State University

Cleveland State University ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best-value Public Relations Advertising schools. Read more about Cleveland State University

#34

Concordia University Ann Arbor

Concordia University Ann Arbor offered strong value this year, earning the #34 position. More on Concordia University Ann Arbor

#35

Kent State University At Kent

Kent State University At Kent offered strong value this year, earning the #35 position. Get the full Kent State University At Kent report

#36

Saint Vincent College

Saint Vincent College placed #36 among the best-value Public Relations Advertising schools in the United States. Read the full report on Saint Vincent College

#37

Mercy College

Mercy College ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best-value Public Relations Advertising schools. Read more about Mercy College

#38

University Of Southern Indiana

University Of Southern Indiana placed #38 among the best-value Public Relations Advertising schools in the United States. Read the full report on University Of Southern Indiana

#39

University Of Wisconsin Whitewater

University Of Wisconsin Whitewater placed #39 among the best-value Public Relations Advertising schools in the United States. Read the full report on University Of Wisconsin Whitewater

#40

William Jewell College

William Jewell College came in at #40 in this year's value ranking. Get the full William Jewell College report

#41

University Of St Thomas Minnesota

University Of St Thomas Minnesota came in at #41 in this year's value ranking. Read more about University Of St Thomas Minnesota

#42

Carson Newman College

Carson Newman College placed #42 among the best-value Public Relations Advertising schools in the United States. Read more about Carson Newman College

#43

Eastern University

Eastern University landed the #43 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Eastern University

#44

Iowa State University

Iowa State University placed #44 among the best-value Public Relations Advertising schools in the United States. Get the full Iowa State University report

#45

Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis

Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis came in at #45 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis

#46

Olivet Nazarene University

Olivet Nazarene University came in at #46 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Olivet Nazarene University report

#47

Rockhurst University

Rockhurst University ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best-value Public Relations Advertising schools. More on Rockhurst University

#48

Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania

Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania came in at #48 in this year's value ranking. More on Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania

#49

Marquette University

Marquette University came in at #49 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Marquette University

#50

Morgan State University

Morgan State University placed #50 among the best-value Public Relations Advertising schools in the United States. Read the full report on Morgan State University