2027 Best Value Public Relations Schools in South Dakota
[Public Relations](/majors/communication-journalism-media/public-relations-advertising/public-relations/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. 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 1 schools to find the best return on investment for public relations students.
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2027 Best Value Public Relations Schools in South Dakota
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in public relations, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Public Relations Schools
South Dakota State University earned the #1 spot for value among public relations schools in South Dakota. Located in the town of Brookings, South Dakota State University is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,299, while out-of-state students pay about $12,809. Public Relations graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, public relations degree recipients from South Dakota State University generally make around $39,795. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 98%.
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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 · 1 school evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the one ranked school 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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