2023 Best Value Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Georgia
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Public Relations & Advertising School for You
With 639 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, public relations and advertising is the #42 most popular major in Georgia.
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.
The Best Value Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Georgia ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 5 schools in Georgia 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.
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 Georgia Schools for Affordable Quality in Public Relations & Advertising
Our 2023 rankings named Kennesaw State University the best value school in Georgia for public relations and advertising students. KSU Georgia is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Kennesaw.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at KSU Georgia are $6,436 per year. On average, public relations graduates from KSU Georgia take out $25,000 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $391, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Request Information
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Georgia Southern University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Georgia list. Located in the town of Statesboro, GaSou is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at GaSou are $6,485 a year. The average amount in student loans that public relations majors at GaSou take out is $26,000. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $171, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Read full report on Public Relations & Advertising at Georgia Southern University
Request Information
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Georgia. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Georgia list. Located in the city of Athens, UGA is a public college with a fairly large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UGA are $12,068 per year. Public Relations majors at UGA take out an average of $21,361 in student loans while working on their egree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $274.
UGA also made our Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Georgia list, coming in at #3.
Request Information
The excellent programs at Augusta University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best public relations and advertising schools in Georgia. Augusta University is a moderately-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Augusta.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Augusta University are $9,022 per year.
Augusta University also claimed a spot on our Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Georgia list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.
Request Information
The excellent programs at Mercer University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best public relations and advertising schools in Georgia. Located in the medium-sized city of Macon, Mercer is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Mercer are $29,324 per year.
Read full report on Public Relations & Advertising at Mercer University
Request InformationBest Value Public Relations & Advertising Colleges in the Southeast Region
Explore all the Best Value Public Relations & Advertising Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 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 |
More Public Relations & Advertising Rankings in Georgia
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 5 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.