2026 Best Public Relations Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region

Public Relations degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 7 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best public relations schools.

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• Best Public Relations Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region

Best Schools for Public Relations in the Rocky Mountains 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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Brigham Young University Provo
Provo, UT

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

86 Public Relations Degrees Awarded

$51,436 Median Starting Salary

Our analysis ranked Brigham Young University Provo the best school in the country for a degree in public relations. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Provo. The six-year graduation rate is 81%. About 86 public relations degrees were awarded at Brigham Young University Provo in the most recent year. Students who receive their public relations degree from Brigham Young University Provo earn around $51,436 in the first couple years of their career. Brigham Young University Provo graduates carry a median of $11,975 in student loans. See the full public relations program report for Brigham Young University Provo

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Boise State University
Boise, ID

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

18 Public Relations Degrees Awarded

$43,876 Median Starting Salary

Students looking for a strong public relations program will find one at Boise State University, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Boise, Boise State University is a very large public institution. About 59% of students finish within six years. About 18 public relations degrees were awarded at Boise State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, public relations degree recipients from Boise State University generally make around $43,876. Boise State University graduates carry a median of $22,977 in student loans. Read more about the public relations program at Boise State University

Notes and References

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 · 7 schools evaluated.

• 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.