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2026 Best Value Public Relations Schools in Maryland

[Public Relations](/majors/communication-journalism-media/public-relations-advertising/public-relations/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools to find the best return on investment for public relations students.

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• Best Value Public Relations Schools in Maryland

2026 Best Value Public Relations Schools in Maryland

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in public relations, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Public Relations Schools

1

University Of Maryland University College
Adelphi, MD

$8,136 In-State Tuition & Fees

$23,276 Avg Student Debt

$65,287 Median Earnings (10yr)

University Of Maryland University College tops our 2026 list of the best value public relations schools in Maryland. Set in the suburb of Adelphi, University Of Maryland University College is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,136, compared with $12,336 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,276 to complete the public relations program here. Early-career public relations graduates make about $65,890. That is a strong return on a $23,276 median debt.

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Hood College
Frederick, MD

$47,700 In-State Tuition & Fees

$24,703 Avg Student Debt

$57,089 Median Earnings (10yr)

A rank of #2 makes Hood College one of the best values for public relations. Located in the city of Frederick, Hood College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $47,700. Typical student debt for public relations graduates is $24,703. Soon after graduation, public relations degree recipients from Hood College generally make around $59,332. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Hood College admits about 78% of applicants.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 5 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.

• 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).

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