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2027 Best Value Other Public Relations, Advertising Applied Communication Schools in the Southwest Region

[Other Public Relations, Advertising Applied Communication](/majors/communication-journalism-media/public-relations-advertising/public-relations-advertising-and-applied-communication-other/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 2 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for other public relations, advertising applied communication students.

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• Best Value Other Public Relations, Advertising Applied Communication Schools in the Southwest Region

2027 Best Value Other Public Relations, Advertising Applied Communication Schools in the Southwest Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in other public relations, advertising applied communication, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Other Public Relations, Advertising Applied Communication Schools

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Oklahoma State University Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

$10,110 In-State Tuition & Fees

$22,062 Avg Student Debt

$57,413 Median Earnings (10yr)

Oklahoma State University Main Campus earned the #1 spot for value among other public relations, advertising applied communication schools in the Southwest Region. Located in the town of Stillwater, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $10,110, with out-of-state students paying around $25,630. Students borrow a median of $22,062 to complete the other public relations, advertising applied communication program here. Early-career other public relations, advertising applied communication graduates make about $34,752. Set against $22,062 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 75% of applicants are accepted.

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Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX

$44,200 In-State Tuition & Fees

$23,772 Avg Student Debt

$55,736 Median Earnings (10yr)

A rank of #2 makes Abilene Christian University one of the best values for other public relations, advertising applied communication. Located in the city of Abilene, Abilene Christian University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $44,200 in tuition and fees. Other Public Relations, Advertising Applied Communication graduates carry a median of $23,772 in student loans. Other Public Relations, Advertising Applied Communication graduates of Abilene Christian University earn a median of $56,463 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 66%.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 2 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked 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 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.