2023 Best Value Public Relations & Advertising Schools in the Southeast Region
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Public Relations & Advertising School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, public relations and advertising was ranked #52 in the country. In fact 21,099 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Value Public Relations & Advertising Schools in the Southeast Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 66 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones offered the best value programs for public relations students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. 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.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
Featured Public Relations Programs
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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.
Top 10 Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools
Our 2023 rankings named University of Florida-Online the best value school in the Southeast Region for public relations and advertising students. Located in the midsize city of Gainesville, UF Online is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UF Online are $16,579 per year. While working on their degree, public relations majors at UF Online accumulate an average of around $17,500 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $234, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
In addition to its great value ranking, UF Online is in the top 5% of all schools on our Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools in the Southeast Region list.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Liberty University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Public Relations & Advertising Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the small city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.
Liberty University undergraduate students pay an average of $16,160 in tuition and fees each year.
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Out of the 66 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida International University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Miami, FIU is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at FIU are $18,963 a year. The average amount in student loans that public relations majors at FIU take out is $12,687.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Florida. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Public Relations & Advertising Schools in the Southeast Region list. UF is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UF are $28,659 per year. While working on their degree, public relations majors at UF accumulate an average of around $17,500 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $234, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, UF also did well on our Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Memphis is a great value for public relations and advertising students. Located in the city of Memphis, UofM is a public college with a very large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UofM are $14,088 per year. Public Relations majors at UofM take out an average of $25,375 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Arkansas State University - Main Campus came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Public Relations & Advertising Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the city of Jonesboro, A-State is a public college with a large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at A-State are $12,698 per year. While working on their degree, public relations majors at A-State accumulate an average of around $25,000 in student debt.
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Kennesaw State University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value public relations and advertising programs. KSU Georgia is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Kennesaw.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at KSU Georgia are $17,690 a year. The average amount in student loans that public relations majors at KSU Georgia take out is $25,000. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $391, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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University of South Florida - Main Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for public relations and advertising students. It came in at #8 on the list. USF Tampa is a very large public school located in the large city of Tampa.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at USF Tampa are $17,324 per year.
USF Tampa excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools in the Southeast Region list.
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Appalachian State University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Public Relations & Advertising Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the town of Boone, Appalachian State is a public school with a very large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Appalachian State are $23,017 a year. After completing their degree, public relations graduates from Appalachian State carry an average student debtload of $22,521. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $291.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Appalachian State also did well on our Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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Mississippi College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Public Relations & Advertising Schools in the Southeast Region list. MC is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Clinton.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at MC are $20,364 a year.
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These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Value Public Relations & Advertising Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Georgia Southern University | Statesboro, GA |
| 12 | University of Southern Mississippi | Hattiesburg, MS |
| 13 | University of Georgia | Athens, GA |
Best Public Relations & Advertising Colleges by State
Explore the best public relations and advertising colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 639 |
| Virginia | 84 |
| North Carolina | 422 |
| Florida | 1,747 |
| Tennessee | 281 |
| 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 Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| 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 25 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.
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