by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Public Relations Schools in District of Columbia ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 250 degrees in public relations annually.
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When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Public Relations Schools in District of Columbia list to help you make the college decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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The schools below may not offer all types of pr degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
George Washington University is a wonderful decision for students interested in a degree in public relations. GWU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Washington.More information about a degree in public relations from George Washington University
American University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in public relations. The American University is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Washington.More information about a degree in public relations from American University
Explore all the Best Public Relations Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,026 | 317 |
| Pennsylvania | 978 | 126 |
| Maryland | 618 | 29 |
| New Jersey | 614 | 140 |
Public Relations is one of 10 different types of Public Relations & Advertising programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations, Advertising, & Applied Communication | 161 |
| Political Communication | 101 |
| Health Communication | 9 |
| Advertising | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
