2025 Best Public Relations Schools
78
Colleges in the United States
5,039
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 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 78 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for public relations students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 5,039 degrees in public relations to qualified students.
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
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Best Schools for Public Relations in the United States
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. Only those schools that rank in the top 20% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
15 Top Schools in PR
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MA
186
PR Degrees Awarded
Every student who is interested in public relations needs to check out Boston University. Located in the city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #23 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Boston U is a great university overall.
There were about 186 public relations students who graduated with this degree at Boston U in the most recent year we have data available.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In TX
144
PR Degrees Awarded
The University of Texas at Austin is a great decision for students interested in a degree in public relations. UT Austin is a very large public university located in the city of Austin. A Best Colleges rank of #46 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UT Austin is a great university overall.
There were roughly 144 public relations students who graduated with this degree at UT Austin in the most recent year we have data available.
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Bachelors
Degree Type
BA in Communication - Public Relations
Program Name
Prepare to develop your skills in building mutually beneficial relationships between organizations and their public audiences.
More information about a degree in BA in Communication - Public Relations from Southern New Hampshire UniversityRelated Programs
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In DC
52
PR Degrees Awarded
George Washington University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in public relations. Located in the city of Washington, GWU is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #25 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means GWU is a great university overall.
There were approximately 52 public relations students who graduated with this degree at GWU in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in public relations from George Washington University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In NY
102
PR Degrees Awarded
Any student who is interested in public relations needs to take a look at Syracuse University. Located in the midsize city of Syracuse, Syracuse is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #62 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Syracuse is a great university overall.
There were about 102 public relations students who graduated with this degree at Syracuse in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in public relations from Syracuse University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In GA
148
PR Degrees Awarded
UGA is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Athens. A Best Colleges rank of #69 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UGA is a great university overall.
There were roughly 148 public relations students who graduated with this degree at UGA in the most recent year we have data available.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In FL
215
PR Degrees Awarded
UF is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville. A Best Colleges rank of #56 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UF is a great university overall.
There were roughly 215 public relations students who graduated with this degree at UF in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in public relations from University of Florida
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In TX
35
PR Degrees Awarded
SMU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Dallas. This university ranks 5th out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.
There were about 35 public relations students who graduated with this degree at SMU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in public relations from Southern Methodist University
Masters
Degree Type
MA in Communication - Public Relations
Program Name
Learn how to use the latest technology and tactics to manage the flow of information between brands and the public with your Master's in Communication with a concentration in Public Relations at Southern New Hampshire University.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In CA
83
PR Degrees Awarded
Located in the large city of Los Angeles, USC is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #13 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means USC is a great university overall.
There were about 83 public relations students who graduated with this degree at USC in the most recent data year.
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Graduate Certificate
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In PA
54
PR Degrees Awarded
Temple is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Philadelphia. A Best Colleges rank of #97 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Temple is a great university overall.
There were approximately 54 public relations students who graduated with this degree at Temple in the most recent data year.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In WA
133
PR Degrees Awarded
Wazzu is a fairly large public university located in the distant town of Pullman. This university ranks 3rd out of 50 schools for overall quality in the state of Washington.
There were roughly 133 public relations students who graduated with this degree at Wazzu in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in public relations from Washington State University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In OR
188
PR Degrees Awarded
Located in the midsize city of Eugene, UO is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 1st out of 29 schools for overall quality in the state of Oregon.
There were about 188 public relations students who graduated with this degree at UO in the most recent data year.
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Associates
Degree Type
AS in Marketing
Program Name
Learn creative problem-solving skills and expand your knowledge in consumer behavior with an online associate in marketing degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In AL
211
PR Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 3rd out of 42 colleges for overall quality in the state of Alabama.
There were about 211 public relations students who graduated with this degree at UA in the most recent year we have data available.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In WI
47
PR Degrees Awarded
Marquette is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Milwaukee. A Best Colleges rank of #114 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Marquette is a great university overall.
There were about 47 public relations students who graduated with this degree at Marquette in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in public relations from Marquette University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In DC
132
PR Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Washington, The American University is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #61 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means The American University is a great university overall.
There were about 132 public relations students who graduated with this degree at The American University in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in public relations from American University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In NJ
73
PR Degrees Awarded
Rowan is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Glassboro. This university ranks 13th out of 45 colleges for overall quality in the state of New Jersey.
There were roughly 73 public relations students who graduated with this degree at Rowan in the most recent data year.
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