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2027 Best Value Public Relations Schools in the New England Region

7 Colleges in the United States
$24,874 Avg Student Debt
$70,647 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Public Relations Badge [Public Relations](/majors/communication-journalism-media/public-relations-advertising/public-relations/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. 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 the New England Region

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

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Leading the list is Salem State University, our #1 best value for public relations in the New England Region. Set in the suburb of Salem, Salem State University is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $12,338, while out-of-state students pay about $19,531. Typical student debt for public relations graduates is $27,176. Public Relations graduates of Salem State University earn a median of $49,656 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Central Connecticut State University earned it the #2 place for public relations. Located in the suburb of New Britain, Central Connecticut State University is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,050, while out-of-state students pay about $16,550. Public Relations graduates carry a median of $22,625 in student loans. Early-career public relations graduates make about $35,444. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 73%.

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University Of Rhode Island came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value public relations schools. University Of Rhode Island is a very large public school located in the suburb of Kingston. Students from in state pay about $16,942 in tuition and fees, compared with $37,146 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,000 to complete the public relations program here. Soon after graduation, public relations degree recipients from University Of Rhode Island generally make around $42,181. That is a strong return on a $23,000 median debt. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted.

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Boston University
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A rank of #4 makes Boston University one of the best values for public relations. Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,102. Public Relations graduates carry a median of $25,232 in student loans. Public Relations graduates of Boston University earn a median of $73,982 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,232 median debt. Boston University admits about 11% of applicants.

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A rank of #5 makes Suffolk University one of the best values for public relations. Set in the city of Boston, Suffolk University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $47,550. Public Relations graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Public Relations graduates of Suffolk University earn a median of $44,863 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 82%.

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Quinnipiac University landed the #6 spot for public relations value this year. Located in the suburb of Hamden, Quinnipiac University is a large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $55,480. Typical student debt for public relations graduates is $23,250. Early-career public relations graduates make about $43,591. That is a strong return on a $23,250 median debt. The acceptance rate is 72%.

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Sacred Heart University placed #7 among the best values for public relations. Sacred Heart University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Fairfield. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $50,404. Public Relations graduates carry a median of $25,831 in student loans. Soon after graduation, public relations degree recipients from Sacred Heart University generally make around $58,396. That is a strong return on a $25,831 median debt. Sacred Heart University admits about 65% of applicants.

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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.

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