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2027 Best Value Public Relations Schools in Maryland

3 Colleges in the United States
$26,618 Avg Student Debt
$57,691 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Public Relations Badge [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.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools to find the best return on investment for public relations students.

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2027 Best Value Public Relations Schools in Maryland

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

Best Value Public Relations Schools

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Our analysis ranked Morgan State University the best value for a degree in public relations in Maryland. Set in the city of Baltimore, Morgan State University is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,229, while out-of-state students pay about $19,124. Public Relations graduates carry a median of $31,875 in student loans. Public Relations graduates of Morgan State University earn a median of $28,091 early in their careers. Set against $31,875 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Morgan State University admits about 82% of applicants.

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Hood College crest
Hood College
Frederick, MD

Students looking for strong value in public relations will find it at Hood College, which ranked #2. Hood College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Frederick. Students from in state pay about $47,700 in tuition and fees. Public Relations graduates carry a median of $24,703 in student loans. Soon after graduation, public relations degree recipients from Hood College generally make around $59,332. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 78%.

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University Of Maryland University College came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value public relations schools. Set in the suburb of Adelphi, University Of Maryland University College is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,136, with out-of-state students paying around $12,336. Public Relations graduates carry a median of $23,276 in student loans. Soon after graduation, public relations degree recipients from University Of Maryland University College generally make around $65,890. Set against $23,276 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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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 · 3 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.

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