2027 Best Public Relations Schools in Georgia

Public 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 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for public relations students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Public Relations Schools in Georgia

Best Schools for Public Relations in Georgia

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall public relations education in Georgia.

Top Schools in Public Relations

1

University Of Georgia
Athens, GA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

149 Public Relations Degrees Awarded

$43,255 Median Starting Salary

University Of Georgia is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in public relations. This very large public university is located in the city of Athens. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. University Of Georgia awarded about 149 public relations degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the public relations program make about $43,255 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,394 to complete this degree. See the full public relations program report for University Of Georgia

2

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

39 Public Relations Degrees Awarded

$41,785 Median Starting Salary

Students looking for a strong public relations program will find one at Georgia Southern University, which ranked #2. Located in the town of Statesboro, Georgia Southern University is a very large public university. Georgia Southern University graduates 55% of students within six years. About 39 public relations degrees were awarded at Georgia Southern University in the most recent year. Students who receive their public relations degree from Georgia Southern University earn around $41,785 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in public relations from Georgia Southern University

Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 2 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.