2027 Best Value Public Relations Schools in Missouri
[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.
College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value public relations schools.
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2027 Best Value Public Relations Schools in Missouri
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in public relations, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Public Relations Schools
University Of Central Missouri tops our 2027 list of the best value public relations schools in Missouri. Set in the town of Warrensburg, University Of Central Missouri is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,050, compared with $18,600 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete the public relations program here. Early-career public relations graduates make about $39,401. That is a strong return on a $26,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 64%.
Missouri State University Springfield is a great value for students pursuing a degree in public relations, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Springfield, Missouri State University Springfield is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,502, while out-of-state students pay about $18,770. Students borrow a median of $23,329 to complete the public relations program here. Soon after graduation, public relations degree recipients from Missouri State University Springfield generally make around $40,178. Set against $23,329 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 90%.
Lindenwood University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value public relations schools. Lindenwood University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Charles. In-state tuition and fees average $21,600. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the public relations program here. Early-career public relations graduates make about $48,197. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 57%.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 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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