2025 Best Public Relations Schools
    
    
        
        78
        Colleges in the United States
    
 
    
        
        5,039
        PR Degrees Awarded
    
 
 
If you pursue a degree in 
public relations, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #138 most popular program in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.
For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 78 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for public relations students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 5,039 degrees in public relations to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
 
Choosing a Great Public Relations School

The pr program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Public Relations rankings. For our Best Overall Public Relations School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Pick Your Public Relations Degree Level
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Public Relations Schools ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
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Read more about College Factual's methodology.
 
Best Schools for Public Relations in the United States
Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the pr degree levels they offer. Only those schools that rank in the top 20% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
15 Top Schools in PR
	
	
    
    
        
        Master's Degree
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        1st
        Most Popular In MA
    
 
    
        
        186
        PR Degrees Awarded
    
 
 
	
Every student who is interested in public relations needs to check out Boston University. Located in the city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit  university  with a fairly large  student population. A Best Colleges rank of #23 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Boston U is a great  university  overall.
There were about 186 public relations students who graduated with this degree at Boston U in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in public relations from Boston University
	
	
	
	
    
    
        
        Bachelor's Degree
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        3rd
        Most Popular In TX
    
 
    
        
        144
        PR Degrees Awarded
    
 
 
	
The University of Texas at Austin is a great decision for students interested in a degree in public relations. UT Austin is a very large  public university  located in the city of Austin. A Best Colleges rank of #46 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UT Austin is a great  university  overall.
There were roughly 144 public relations students who graduated with this degree at UT Austin in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in public relations from The University of Texas at Austin
	
	
        
            
                Bachelors
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                BA in Communication - Public Relations
                Program Name
            
         
        Prepare to develop your skills in building mutually beneficial relationships between organizations and their public audiences.
        More information about a degree in BA in Communication - Public Relations from Southern New Hampshire UniversityRelated Programs
            
    
	
	
    
    
        
        Master's Degree
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        3rd
        Most Popular In DC
    
 
    
        
        52
        PR Degrees Awarded
    
 
 
	
George Washington University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in public relations. Located in the city of Washington, GWU is a private not-for-profit  university  with a very large  student population. A Best Colleges rank of #25 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means GWU is a great  university  overall.
There were approximately 52 public relations students who graduated with this degree at GWU in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in public relations from George Washington University
	
	
	
	
    
    
        
        Master's Degree
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        1st
        Most Popular In NY
    
 
    
        
        102
        PR Degrees Awarded
    
 
 
	
Any student who is interested in public relations needs to take a look at Syracuse University. Located in the midsize city of Syracuse, Syracuse is a private not-for-profit  university  with a very large  student population. A Best Colleges rank of #62 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Syracuse is a great  university  overall.
There were about 102 public relations students who graduated with this degree at Syracuse in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in public relations from Syracuse University
	
	
	
	
    
    
        
        Bachelor's Degree
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        1st
        Most Popular In GA
    
 
    
        
        148
        PR Degrees Awarded
    
 
 
	
UGA is a fairly large  public university  located in the medium-sized city of Athens. A Best Colleges rank of #69 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UGA is a great  university  overall.
There were roughly 148 public relations students who graduated with this degree at UGA in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in public relations from University of Georgia
	
	
 
	
	
    
    
        
        Bachelor's Degree
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        1st
        Most Popular In FL
    
 
    
        
        215
        PR Degrees Awarded
    
 
 
	
UF is a fairly large  public university  located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville. A Best Colleges rank of #56 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UF is a great  university  overall.
There were roughly 215 public relations students who graduated with this degree at UF in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in public relations from University of Florida
	
	
	
	
    
    
        
        Bachelor's Degree
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        5th
        Most Popular In TX
    
 
    
        
        35
        PR Degrees Awarded
    
 
 
	
SMU is a fairly large  private not-for-profit university  located in the large suburb of Dallas. This  university  ranks 5th out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.
There were about 35 public relations students who graduated with this degree at SMU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in public relations from Southern Methodist University
	
	
        
            
                Masters
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                MA in Communication - Public Relations
                Program Name
            
         
        Learn how to use the latest technology and tactics to manage the flow of information between brands and the public with your Master's in Communication with a concentration in Public Relations at Southern New Hampshire University.
        More information about a degree in MA in Communication - Public Relations from Southern New Hampshire UniversityRelated Programs
            
    
	
	
    
    
        
        Master's Degree
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        1st
        Most Popular In CA
    
 
    
        
        83
        PR Degrees Awarded
    
 
 
	
Located in the large city of Los Angeles, USC is a private not-for-profit  university  with a very large  student population. A Best Colleges rank of #13 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means USC is a great  university  overall.
There were about 83 public relations students who graduated with this degree at USC in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in public relations from University of Southern California
	
	
	
	
    
    
        
        Graduate Certificate
        Highest Degree Type
    
 
    
        
        1st
        Most Popular In PA
    
 
    
        
        54
        PR Degrees Awarded
    
 
 
	
Temple is a fairly large  public university  located in the large city of Philadelphia. A Best Colleges rank of #97 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Temple is a great  university  overall.
There were approximately 54 public relations students who graduated with this degree at Temple in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in public relations from Temple University
	
	
	
	
    
    
        
        Bachelor's Degree
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        1st
        Most Popular In WA
    
 
    
        
        133
        PR Degrees Awarded
    
 
 
	
Wazzu is a fairly large  public university  located in the distant town of Pullman. This  university  ranks 3rd out of 50 schools for overall quality in the state of Washington.
There were roughly 133 public relations students who graduated with this degree at Wazzu in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in public relations from Washington State University
	
	
 
	
	
    
    
        
        Bachelor's Degree
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        1st
        Most Popular In OR
    
 
    
        
        188
        PR Degrees Awarded
    
 
 
	
Located in the midsize city of Eugene, UO is a public  university  with a very large  student population. This  university  ranks 1st out of 29 schools for overall quality in the state of Oregon.
There were about 188 public relations students who graduated with this degree at UO in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in public relations from University of Oregon
	
	
        
            
                Associates
                Degree Type
            
            
                AS in Marketing
                Program Name
            
         
        Learn creative problem-solving skills and expand your knowledge in consumer behavior with an online associate in marketing degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
        More information about a degree in AS in Marketing from Southern New Hampshire UniversityRelated Programs
            
    
	
	
    
    
        
        Bachelor's Degree
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        1st
        Most Popular In AL
    
 
    
        
        211
        PR Degrees Awarded
    
 
 
	
Located in the city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public  university  with a very large  student population. This  university  ranks 3rd out of 42 colleges for overall quality in the state of Alabama.
There were about 211 public relations students who graduated with this degree at UA in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in public relations from The University of Alabama
	
	
	
	
    
    
        
        Bachelor's Degree
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        1st
        Most Popular In WI
    
 
    
        
        47
        PR Degrees Awarded
    
 
 
	
Marquette is a large  private not-for-profit university  located in the city of Milwaukee. A Best Colleges rank of #114 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Marquette is a great  university  overall.
There were about 47 public relations students who graduated with this degree at Marquette in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in public relations from Marquette University
	
	
	
	
    
    
        
        Bachelor's Degree
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        1st
        Most Popular In DC
    
 
    
        
        132
        PR Degrees Awarded
    
 
 
	
Located in the city of Washington, The American University is a private not-for-profit  university  with a large  student population. A Best Colleges rank of #61 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means The American University is a great  university  overall.
There were about 132 public relations students who graduated with this degree at The American University in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in public relations from American University
	
	
	
	
    
    
        
        Master's Degree
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        1st
        Most Popular In NJ
    
 
    
        
        73
        PR Degrees Awarded
    
 
 
	
Rowan is a fairly large  public university  located in the suburb of Glassboro. This  university  ranks 13th out of 45 colleges for overall quality in the state of New Jersey.
There were roughly 73 public relations students who graduated with this degree at Rowan in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in public relations from Rowan University