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Best Public Relations Colleges in the U.S.

We have created a 2021 ranking of the best colleges in the U.S. that offer Public Relations degrees to help you find a school that fits your needs. Each school's ranking is based on the compilation of our data from reliable government sources, student surveys, college graduate interviews, and editorial review. In addition, you can view our entire list of all 319 Public Relations schools located within the U.S. We also provide reviews, facts, and questions and answers for schools on our site and offer you access to get valuable information from colleges and universities today.
Best Public Relations Colleges in the U.S. for 2021
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1 | University of Southern California | Los Angeles, CA |
University of Southern California offers 3 Public Relations Degree programs. It's a large private university in a large city. In 2015, 149 students graduated in the study area of Public Relations with students earning 80 Bachelor's degrees, and 69 Master's degrees. | Based on 52 Reviews |
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2 | Pepperdine University | Malibu, CA |
Pepperdine University offers 3 Public Relations Degree programs. It's a medium sized private university in a large suburb. In 2015, 51 students graduated in the study area of Public Relations with students earning 51 Bachelor's degrees. | Based on 8 Reviews |
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3 | Boston University | Boston, MA |
Boston University offers 1 Public Relations Degree program. It's a large private university in a large city. In 2015, 38 students graduated in the study area of Public Relations with students earning 38 Master's degrees. | Based on 104 Reviews |
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4 | Syracuse University | Syracuse, NY |
Syracuse University offers 3 Public Relations Degree programs. It's a large private university in a mid sized city. In 2015, 148 students graduated in the study area of Public Relations with students earning 121 Bachelor's degrees, and 27 Master's degrees. | Based on 60 Reviews |
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5 | American University | Washington, DC |
American University offers 2 Public Relations Degree programs. It's a large private university in a large city. In 2015, 6 students graduated in the study area of Public Relations with students earning 6 Bachelor's degrees. | Based on 40 Reviews |
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6 | Georgetown University | Washington, DC |
Georgetown University offers 1 Public Relations Degree program. It's a large private university in a large city. In 2015, 154 students graduated in the study area of Public Relations with students earning 154 Master's degrees. | Based on 32 Reviews |
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7 | Washington University in St Louis | Saint Louis, MO |
Washington University in St Louis offers 1 Public Relations Degree program. It's a large private university in a large suburb. | Based on 36 Reviews |
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8 | Texas Christian University | Fort Worth, TX |
Texas Christian University offers 3 Public Relations Degree programs. It's a medium sized private university in a large city. In 2015, 119 students graduated in the study area of Public Relations with students earning 110 Bachelor's degrees, and 9 Master's degrees. | Based on 12 Reviews |
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9 | Tulane University of Louisiana | New Orleans, LA |
Tulane University of Louisiana offers 4 Public Relations Degree programs. It's a large private university in a large city. In 2015, 29 students graduated in the study area of Public Relations with students earning 22 Bachelor's degrees, 5 Associate's degrees, and 2 Certificates degrees. | Based on 24 Reviews |
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10 | Elon University | Elon, NC |
Elon University offers 2 Public Relations Degree programs. It's a medium sized private university in a mid sized suburb. In 2015, 148 students graduated in the study area of Public Relations with students earning 148 Bachelor's degrees. | Based on 8 Reviews |
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List of all Public Relations Colleges in the U.S.
School Logo | School Name | Average tuition | Student Teacher Ratio | Enrolled Students |
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University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA |
5/5
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16 : 1 | 43,401 |
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Pepperdine University Malibu, CA |
5/5
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16 : 1 | 7,632 |
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Boston University Boston, MA |
5/5
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11 : 1 | 32,158 |
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Syracuse University Syracuse, NY |
5/5
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18 : 1 | 21,789 |
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American University Washington, DC |
5/5
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14 : 1 | 13,198 |
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Georgetown University Washington, DC |
5/5
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13 : 1 | 18,459 |
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Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO |
5/5
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9 : 1 | 14,688 |
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Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX |
5/5
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15 : 1 | 10,323 |
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Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA |
5/5
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12 : 1 | 12,485 |
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Elon University Elon, NC |
5/5
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14 : 1 | 6,631 |
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University of Miami Coral Gables, FL |
5/5
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11 : 1 | 16,825 |
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The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX |
3/5
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18 : 1 | 50,950 |
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Hofstra University Hempstead, NY |
5/5
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16 : 1 | 10,814 |
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Marquette University Milwaukee, WI |
5/5
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15 : 1 | 11,491 |
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Butler University Indianapolis, IN |
5/5
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12 : 1 | 4,797 |
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University of Oregon Eugene, OR |
3/5
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20 : 1 | 24,032 |
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George Washington University Washington, DC |
5/5
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17 : 1 | 26,212 |
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Bradley University Peoria, IL |
5/5
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14 : 1 | 5,338 |
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Belmont University Nashville, TN |
5/5
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16 : 1 | 7,350 |
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Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX |
5/5
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14 : 1 | 11,643 |
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Point Park University Pittsburgh, PA |
5/5
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14 : 1 | 3,844 |
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University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO |
3/5
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20 : 1 | 33,056 |
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SUNY College at Plattsburgh Plattsburgh, NY |
2/5
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17 : 1 | 5,718 |
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University of North Texas Denton, TX |
3/5
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31 : 1 | 37,299 |
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Villanova University Villanova, PA |
5/5
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14 : 1 | 10,711 |