by our College Data Analytics TeamPublic Relations programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for public relations students pursuing a degree.
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If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the public relations degrees they offer, see the list below.
San Jose State University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in public relations. San Jose State University is a very large public school located in the city of San Jose. San Jose State University graduates 69% of students within six years. San Jose State University awarded about 24 public relations degrees in the most recent data year. See the full public relations program report for San Jose State University
University Of Southern California is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in public relations, ranking #2. Located in the city of Los Angeles, University Of Southern California is a very large private not-for-profit university. University Of Southern California graduates 92% of students within six years. About 77 public relations degrees were awarded at University Of Southern California in the most recent year. Students who receive their public relations degree from University Of Southern California earn around $50,338 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,251. Read more about the public relations program at University Of Southern California
California State University Dominguez Hills came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best public relations schools. Located in the city of Carson, California State University Dominguez Hills is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 43%. California State University Dominguez Hills awarded about 55 public relations degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, public relations degree recipients from California State University Dominguez Hills generally make around $38,798. California State University Dominguez Hills graduates carry a median of $13,000 in student loans. Get the full public relations details for California State University Dominguez Hills
California State University Long Beach is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in public relations, landing the #4 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Long Beach. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. About 60 public relations degrees were awarded at California State University Long Beach in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, public relations degree recipients from California State University Long Beach generally make around $28,226. Typical student debt for the program is $23,012. Read more about the public relations program at California State University Long Beach
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 5 schools evaluated.
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