2024 Best Public Relations Schools in the Southeast Region
20
Colleges in the Southeast Region
1,446
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 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 20 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for public relations students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,446 degrees in public relations during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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 the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Public Relations Schools in the Southeast Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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Best Schools for Public Relations in the Southeast Region
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.
10 Top Southeast Region Schools in PR
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In FL
213
PR Degrees Awarded
University of Florida is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in public relations. UF is a fairly large public university located in the city of Gainesville. A Best Colleges rank of #58 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UF is a great university overall.
There were approximately 213 public relations students who graduated with this degree at UF in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in public relations from University of Florida
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In FL
88
PR Degrees Awarded
University of Miami is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a degree in public relations. U Miami is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Coral Gables. A Best Colleges rank of #91 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means U Miami is a great university overall.
There were about 88 public relations students who graduated with this degree at U Miami in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in public relations from University of Miami
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In GA
132
PR Degrees Awarded
University of Georgia is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in public relations. UGA is a fairly large public university located in the city of Athens. A Best Colleges rank of #72 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UGA is a great university overall.
There were about 132 public relations students who graduated with this degree at UGA in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in public relations from University of Georgia
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In AL
194
PR Degrees Awarded
The University of Alabama is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in public relations. UA is a very large public university located in the city of Tuscaloosa. A Best Colleges rank of #139 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UA is a great university overall.
There were about 194 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
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In SC
153
PR Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Columbia, UofSC is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #152 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UofSC is a great university overall.
There were about 153 public relations students who graduated with this degree at UofSC in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in public relations from University of South Carolina - Columbia
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In TN
64
PR Degrees Awarded
UT Knoxville is a fairly large public university located in the city of Knoxville. A Best Colleges rank of #173 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UT Knoxville is a great university overall.
There were approximately 64 public relations students who graduated with this degree at UT Knoxville in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in public relations from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In NC
73
PR Degrees Awarded
Appalachian State is a very large public university located in the town of Boone. A Best Colleges rank of #445 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Appalachian State is a great university overall.
There were about 73 public relations students who graduated with this degree at Appalachian State in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in public relations from Appalachian State University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In KY
33
PR Degrees Awarded
WKU is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Bowling Green. This university ranks 7th out of 38 colleges for overall quality in the state of Kentucky.
There were roughly 33 public relations students who graduated with this degree at WKU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in public relations from Western Kentucky University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In KY
Murray State is a moderately-sized public university located in the town of Murray. This university ranks 9th out of 38 colleges for overall quality in the state of Kentucky.
There were about 24 public relations students who graduated with this degree at Murray State in the most recent data year.
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Located in the large suburb of Clinton, MC is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #644 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means MC is a great college overall.
There were about 6 public relations students who graduated with this degree at MC in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in public relations from Mississippi College
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