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2027 Best Value Public Relations Schools in Alabama

[Public Relations](/majors/communication-journalism-media/public-relations-advertising/public-relations/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 2 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for public relations students.

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• Best Value Public Relations Schools in Alabama

2027 Best Value Public Relations Schools in Alabama

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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The University Of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

$12,180 In-State Tuition & Fees

$25,000 Avg Student Debt

$59,221 Median Earnings (10yr)

The University Of Alabama tops our 2027 list of the best value public relations schools in Alabama. Located in the city of Tuscaloosa, The University Of Alabama is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $12,180, compared with $34,172 for out-of-state students. Public Relations graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, public relations degree recipients from The University Of Alabama generally make around $42,445. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The University Of Alabama admits about 77% of applicants.

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Auburn University
Auburn, AL

$12,890 In-State Tuition & Fees

$23,250 Avg Student Debt

$65,337 Median Earnings (10yr)

Students looking for strong value in public relations will find it at Auburn University, which ranked #2. Auburn University is a very large public school located in the city of Auburn. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,890, while out-of-state students pay about $34,922. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete the public relations program here. Public Relations graduates of Auburn University earn a median of $41,458 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,250 median debt. The acceptance rate is 46%.

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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 · 2 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 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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