2023 Best Value Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor's Degree Schools in Tennessee
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor's Degree School for You
With 281 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, public relations and advertising is the #56 most popular major in Tennessee.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Value Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor's Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking. This report analyzed 4 schools in Tennessee to see which ones offered the best value bachelor's degree programs for public relations students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
Featured Public Relations Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BA in Communication - Public Relations
Prepare to develop your skills in building mutually beneficial relationships between organizations and their public audiences.
MA in Communication - Public Relations
Learn how to use the latest technology and tactics to manage the flow of information between brands and the public with your Master's in Communication with a concentration in Public Relations at Southern New Hampshire University.
Best Tennessee Schools for Affordable Quality for a Bachelor's in Public Relations & Advertising
Our analysis found The University of Tennessee - Knoxville to be the best value school for public relations and advertising students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Tennessee. UT Knoxville is a very large public school located in the city of Knoxville.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UT Knoxville are $13,244 per year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, public relations majors at UT Knoxville accumulate an average of around $19,571 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $324.
UT Knoxville also took the #5 spot in our Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee rankings.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Memphis is a great value for public relations and advertising students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large city of Memphis, UofM is a public school with a fairly large student population.
UofM undergraduate students pay an average of $10,056 in in-state tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that public relations majors at UofM take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $27,255.
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Out of the 4 schools in Tennessee that were part of this year’s ranking, Belmont University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Belmont is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Nashville.
Belmont undergraduate students pay an average of $38,430 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
Belmont not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #3 on our Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee list.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lee University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the city of Cleveland, Lee University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Lee University are $20,500 per year. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $220, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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State | Degrees Awarded |
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Georgia | 639 |
Virginia | 84 |
North Carolina | 422 |
Florida | 1,747 |
Kentucky | 453 |
South Carolina | 347 |
Louisiana | 133 |
Arkansas | 134 |
Alabama | 477 |
Mississippi | 64 |
West Virginia | 114 |
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Other Related Public Relations Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BA in Communication - Public Relations
Prepare to develop your skills in building mutually beneficial relationships between organizations and their public audiences.
MA in Communication - Public Relations
Learn how to use the latest technology and tactics to manage the flow of information between brands and the public with your Master's in Communication with a concentration in Public Relations at Southern New Hampshire University.
MA in Communication - New Media & Marketing
Keep your skills and knowledge at the forefront of new media technologies with this specialized online master's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Majors Related to Public Relations
One of 5 majors within the area of study, public relations and advertising has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Majors Related to Public Relations
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Communication & Media Studies | 66,787 |
Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 17,669 |
Journalism | 13,552 |
Communication & Journalism (Other) | 1,128 |
Publishing | 336 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 4 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Bill Koplitz.
More about our data sources and methodologies.