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2027 Best Value Public Relations Schools in Georgia

[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 2 schools to find the best return on investment for public relations students.

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• Best Value Public Relations Schools in Georgia

2027 Best Value Public Relations Schools in Georgia

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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University Of Georgia
Athens, GA

$11,450 In-State Tuition & Fees

$23,394 Avg Student Debt

$68,726 Median Earnings (10yr)

Our analysis ranked University Of Georgia the best value for a degree in public relations in Georgia. University Of Georgia is a very large public school located in the city of Athens. Students from in state pay about $11,450 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $31,688. Students borrow a median of $23,394 to complete the public relations program here. Early-career public relations graduates make about $43,255. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 38% of applicants are accepted.

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Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

$6,022 In-State Tuition & Fees

$25,000 Avg Student Debt

$53,236 Median Earnings (10yr)

Georgia Southern University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in public relations, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the town of Statesboro, Georgia Southern University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $6,022, while out-of-state students pay about $17,734. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete the public relations program here. Public Relations graduates of Georgia Southern University earn a median of $41,785 early in their careers. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.