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2027 Best Value Public Relations Schools in Texas

6 Colleges in the United States
$21,604 Avg Student Debt
$65,370 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Public Relations Badge [Public Relations](/majors/communication-journalism-media/public-relations-advertising/public-relations/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. 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 6 schools to find the best return on investment for public relations students.

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2027 Best Value Public Relations Schools in Texas

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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Leading the list is University Of Houston, our #1 best value for public relations in Texas. Set in the city of Houston, University Of Houston is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,717, while out-of-state students pay about $22,547. Students borrow a median of $23,800 to complete the public relations program here. Soon after graduation, public relations degree recipients from University Of Houston generally make around $42,472. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 74%.

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A rank of #2 makes University Of North Texas one of the best values for public relations. University Of North Texas is a very large public school located in the city of Denton. Students from in state pay about $11,309 in tuition and fees, compared with $21,149 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,817 to complete the public relations program here. Soon after graduation, public relations degree recipients from University Of North Texas generally make around $49,157. Set against $21,817 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 72%.

3

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Texas State University San Marcos earned it the #3 place for public relations. Set in the city of San Marcos, Texas State University San Marcos is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $11,450 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $22,930. Public Relations graduates carry a median of $21,764 in student loans. Public Relations graduates of Texas State University San Marcos earn a median of $40,411 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,764 median debt. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Texas Tech University earned it the #4 place for public relations. Texas Tech University is a very large public school located in the city of Lubbock. Students from in state pay about $11,852 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $24,157. Public Relations graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. Public Relations graduates of Texas Tech University earn a median of $50,074 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 73%.

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A rank of #5 makes The University Of Texas At Austin one of the best values for public relations. Set in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,688, with out-of-state students paying around $44,908. Students borrow a median of $20,995 to complete the public relations program here. Public Relations graduates of The University Of Texas At Austin earn a median of $51,267 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $20,995 median debt. The University Of Texas At Austin admits about 27% of applicants.

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Southern Methodist University came in at #6 for value in public relations this year. Set in the suburb of Dallas, Southern Methodist University is a large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $67,040. Typical student debt for public relations graduates is $19,750. Soon after graduation, public relations degree recipients from Southern Methodist University generally make around $51,828. That is a strong return on a $19,750 median debt. Southern Methodist University admits about 63% of applicants.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 6 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.

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