2027 Best Public Relations Schools in Missouri

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 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 Missouri

Best Schools for Public Relations in Missouri

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

Top Schools in Public Relations

1

Missouri State University Springfield
Springfield, MO

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

17 Public Relations Degrees Awarded

$40,178 Median Starting Salary

Our analysis ranked Missouri State University Springfield the best school in the country for a degree in public relations. Missouri State University Springfield is a very large public school located in the city of Springfield. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. There were roughly 17 public relations students who graduated with this degree at Missouri State University Springfield in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, public relations degree recipients from Missouri State University Springfield generally make around $40,178. Missouri State University Springfield graduates carry a median of $23,329 in student loans. Get the full public relations details for Missouri State University Springfield

2

University Of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

13 Public Relations Degrees Awarded

$39,401 Median Starting Salary

A rank of #2 makes University Of Central Missouri one of the top schools for public relations. Set in the town of Warrensburg, University Of Central Missouri is a large public institution. About 54% of students finish within six years. About 13 public relations degrees were awarded at University Of Central Missouri in the most recent year. Students who receive their public relations degree from University Of Central Missouri earn around $39,401 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,000. Read more about the public relations program at University Of Central Missouri

Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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.