2027 Best Value Public Relations Schools in New York
[Public Relations](/majors/communication-journalism-media/public-relations-advertising/public-relations/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong public relations education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools to find the best return on investment for public relations students.
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2027 Best Value Public Relations Schools in New York
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 Mercy College, our #1 best value for public relations in New York. Set in the suburb of Dobbs Ferry, Mercy College is a large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $22,880 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for public relations graduates is $28,304. Soon after graduation, public relations degree recipients from Mercy College generally make around $61,432. Set against $28,304 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Mercy College admits about 86% of applicants.
Suny At Fredonia is a great value for students pursuing a degree in public relations, landing the #2 spot this year. Suny At Fredonia is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Fredonia. Students from in state pay about $8,831 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $19,771. Typical student debt for public relations graduates is $23,450. Early-career public relations graduates make about $33,126. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.
Suny College At Oswego came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value public relations schools. Suny College At Oswego is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Oswego. Students from in state pay about $8,825 in tuition and fees, compared with $18,735 for out-of-state students. Public Relations graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, public relations degree recipients from Suny College At Oswego generally make around $37,203. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Suny College At Oswego admits about 80% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in public relations will find it at Suny College At Plattsburgh, which ranked #4. Set in the town of Plattsburgh, Suny College At Plattsburgh is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,035, while out-of-state students pay about $18,945. Students borrow a median of $24,975 to complete the public relations program here. Early-career public relations graduates make about $40,143. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Suny College At Plattsburgh admits about 78% of applicants.
A rank of #5 makes Iona College one of the best values for public relations. Located in the suburb of New Rochelle, Iona College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $47,260. Public Relations graduates carry a median of $25,745 in student loans. Public Relations graduates of Iona College earn a median of $51,530 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 87% of applicants are accepted.
Hofstra University ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value public relations schools. Located in the suburb of Hempstead, Hofstra University is a large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $57,660 in tuition and fees. Public Relations graduates carry a median of $24,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, public relations degree recipients from Hofstra University generally make around $49,280. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Hofstra University admits about 68% of applicants.
Syracuse University landed the #7 spot for public relations value this year. Located in the city of Syracuse, Syracuse University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $65,528. Public Relations graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Early-career public relations graduates make about $58,798. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 46%.
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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 · 7 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 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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