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2027 Best Public Relations Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

16 Colleges in the United States
634 Public Relations Degrees Awarded
$51,917 Avg Early-Career Salary

Public Relations degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 16 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for public relations students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Public Relations in the Middle Atlantic Region

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.

Top Schools in Public Relations

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Georgetown University
Washington, DC

No school ranked higher than Georgetown University this year for public relations. Located in the city of Washington, Georgetown University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 95% of students complete a degree within six years here. Georgetown University awarded about 77 public relations degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their public relations degree from Georgetown University earn around $91,362 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $16,483 to complete this degree. See the full public relations program report for Georgetown University

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George Washington University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best public relations schools. Located in the city of Washington, George Washington University is a very large private not-for-profit university. About 84% of students finish within six years. About 17 public relations degrees were awarded at George Washington University in the most recent year. Students who receive their public relations degree from George Washington University earn around $73,569 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,250. Read more about the public relations program at George Washington University

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American University
Washington, DC

American University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in public relations, landing the #3 spot this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Washington. Roughly 76% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 82 public relations degrees were awarded at American University in the most recent year. Students who receive their public relations degree from American University earn around $56,877 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,442 to complete this degree. Read more about the public relations program at American University

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Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

A rank of #4 makes Syracuse University one of the top schools for public relations. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Syracuse. Syracuse University graduates 84% of students within six years. About 87 public relations degrees were awarded at Syracuse University in the most recent year. Graduates of the public relations program make about $58,798 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,000. See the full public relations program report for Syracuse University

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A rank of #5 makes University Of Maryland University College one of the top schools for public relations. University Of Maryland University College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Adelphi. University Of Maryland University College graduates 20% of students within six years. About 97 public relations degrees were awarded at University Of Maryland University College in the most recent year. Students who receive their public relations degree from University Of Maryland University College earn around $65,890 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,276. See the full public relations program report for University Of Maryland University College

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Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Rowan University ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best public relations schools. Rowan University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Glassboro. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. About 53 public relations degrees were awarded at Rowan University in the most recent year. Public Relations graduates of Rowan University earn a median of $35,116 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,125. More information about a degree in public relations from Rowan University

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Temple University placed #7 among the best public relations schools. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Temple University is a very large public institution. About 75% of students finish within six years. About 45 public relations degrees were awarded at Temple University in the most recent year. Public Relations graduates of Temple University earn a median of $41,165 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete this degree. Get the full public relations details for Temple University

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Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Hofstra University came in at #8 for public relations this year. Hofstra University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Hempstead. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. About 31 public relations degrees were awarded at Hofstra University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, public relations degree recipients from Hofstra University generally make around $49,280. Students borrow a median of $24,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in public relations from Hofstra University

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Pennsylvania State University World Campus placed #9 among the best public relations schools. Set in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University World Campus is a large public institution. About 34% of students finish within six years. Pennsylvania State University World Campus awarded about 24 public relations degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, public relations degree recipients from Pennsylvania State University World Campus generally make around $50,587. Students borrow a median of $24,693 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in public relations from Pennsylvania State University World Campus

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Kean University
Union, NJ

Kean University landed the #10 spot for public relations this year. Kean University is a large public school located in the suburb of Union. Kean University graduates 47% of students within six years. Kean University awarded about 12 public relations degrees in the most recent data year. Public Relations graduates of Kean University earn a median of $48,705 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,703. Read more about the public relations program at Kean University

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Suny College At Oswego landed the #11 spot for public relations this year. Located in the town of Oswego, Suny College At Oswego is a moderately-sized public university. About 60% of students finish within six years. About 36 public relations degrees were awarded at Suny College At Oswego in the most recent year. Graduates of the public relations program make about $37,203 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,000. See the full public relations program report for Suny College At Oswego

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Suny College At Plattsburgh ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best public relations schools. Set in the town of Plattsburgh, Suny College At Plattsburgh is a moderately-sized public institution. About 58% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 10 public relations students who graduated with this degree at Suny College At Plattsburgh in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, public relations degree recipients from Suny College At Plattsburgh generally make around $40,143. Students borrow a median of $24,975 to complete this degree. Get the full public relations details for Suny College At Plattsburgh

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Hood College
Frederick, MD

Hood College ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best public relations schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Frederick. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. There were roughly 19 public relations students who graduated with this degree at Hood College in the most recent data year. Public Relations graduates of Hood College earn a median of $59,332 early in their careers. Hood College graduates carry a median of $24,703 in student loans. See the full public relations program report for Hood College

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Suny At Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Suny At Fredonia came in at #14 for public relations this year. Set in the town of Fredonia, Suny At Fredonia is a mid-sized public institution. About 50% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 13 public relations students who graduated with this degree at Suny At Fredonia in the most recent data year. Students who receive their public relations degree from Suny At Fredonia earn around $33,126 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,450 to complete this degree. See the full public relations program report for Suny At Fredonia

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Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY

Mercy College earned the #15 position for public relations this year. Set in the suburb of Dobbs Ferry, Mercy College is a large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 45%. There were roughly 15 public relations students who graduated with this degree at Mercy College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, public relations degree recipients from Mercy College generally make around $61,432. Typical student debt for the program is $28,304. Get the full public relations details for Mercy College

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Morgan State University came in at #16 for public relations this year. Located in the city of Baltimore, Morgan State University is a large public university. Morgan State University graduates 41% of students within six years. About 16 public relations degrees were awarded at Morgan State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the public relations program make about $28,091 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $31,875. Read more about the public relations program at Morgan State University

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 16 schools evaluated.

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