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2026 Best Value Public Relations Schools Schools in the Outlying Areas Region

1 Colleges in the United States
$5,500 Avg Student Debt
$35,723 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Public Relations Schools Badge [Public Relations Schools](/majors/communication-journalism-media/public-relations-advertising/public-relations/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong public relations schools education at a price that pays off.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 1 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for public relations schools students.

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2026 Best Value Public Relations Schools Schools in the Outlying Areas Region

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

Best Value Public Relations Schools Schools

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University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras earned the #1 spot for value among public relations schools schools in the Outlying Areas Region. Set in the city of San Juan, University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,324 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $5,500 to complete the public relations schools program here. Public Relations Schools graduates of University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras earn a median of $24,881 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 55% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 1 school evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.

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