by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 16 schools in the Great Lakes Region to determine which ones were the best for public relations students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 420 bachelor's degrees in public relations to qualified students.
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Your choice of public relations for getting your bachelor's degree school matters. Important measures of a quality pr program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a bachelor's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To account for this we include a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for public relations students working on their bachelor's degree.
The pr school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Public Relations Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region.
In addition to College Factual's rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you. When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don't forget it.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in public relations.
Marquette University is a wonderful decision for students interested in a bachelor's degree in public relations. Marquette is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Milwaukee.More information about a bachelor’s in public relations from Marquette University
It is hard to beat University of Cincinnati - Main Campus if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in public relations. Located in the large city of Cincinnati, UC is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in public relations from University of Cincinnati - Main Campus
Any student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in public relations has to take a look at Illinois State University. Illinois State is a very large public university located in the midsize suburb of Normal.More information about a bachelor’s in public relations from Illinois State University
It's difficult to beat Central Michigan University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in public relations. Located in the distant town of Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in public relations from Central Michigan University
Located in the large suburb of Kent, Kent State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in public relations from Kent State University at Kent
Located in the city of Cincinnati, Xavier is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in public relations from Xavier University
Columbia is a medium-sized private not-for-profit college located in the large city of Chicago.More information about a bachelor’s in public relations from Columbia College Chicago
Located in the city of Akron, University of Akron Main Campus is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in public relations from University of Akron Main Campus
Located in the city of Detroit, Wayne State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in public relations from Wayne State University
Located in the fringe town of Bowling Green, BGSU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in public relations from Bowling Green State University - Main Campus
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