2027 Best Value Public Relations Schools in Michigan
[Public Relations](/majors/communication-journalism-media/public-relations-advertising/public-relations/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for public relations students.
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2027 Best Value Public Relations Schools in Michigan
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the public relations degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Public Relations Schools
Leading the list is Ferris State University, our #1 best value for public relations in Michigan. Set in the town of Big Rapids, Ferris State University is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,778. Students borrow a median of $22,580 to complete the public relations program here. Public Relations graduates of Ferris State University earn a median of $38,375 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 91% of applicants are accepted.
Wayne State University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value public relations schools. Wayne State University is a very large public school located in the city of Detroit. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,159, while out-of-state students pay about $34,650. Typical student debt for public relations graduates is $27,000. Public Relations graduates of Wayne State University earn a median of $41,306 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 81%.
Northern Michigan University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in public relations, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the town of Marquette, Northern Michigan University is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $14,322 in tuition and fees, compared with $19,944 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for public relations graduates is $22,608. Public Relations graduates of Northern Michigan University earn a median of $34,319 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 84% of applicants are accepted.
Eastern Michigan University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in public relations, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Ypsilanti, Eastern Michigan University is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,990. Students borrow a median of $24,755 to complete the public relations program here. Public Relations graduates of Eastern Michigan University earn a median of $41,420 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,755 median debt. Eastern Michigan University admits about 80% of applicants.
A rank of #5 makes Central Michigan University one of the best values for public relations. Located in the town of Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan University is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $15,480. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the public relations program here. Early-career public relations graduates make about $40,346. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 5 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 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).
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