2027 Best Value Public Relations Schools in Maryland

[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
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.
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%.
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.
- 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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