2026 Best Value Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Oregon
[Public Relations & Advertising](/majors/communication-journalism-media/public-relations-advertising/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong public relations & advertising education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 8 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for public relations & advertising students.
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2026 Best Value Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Oregon
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the public relations & advertising degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Public Relations & Advertising Schools
Leading the list is University Of Oregon, our #1 best value for public relations & advertising in Oregon. Located in the city of Eugene, University Of Oregon is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $15,320, with out-of-state students paying around $42,516. Public Relations & Advertising graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. Public Relations & Advertising graduates of University Of Oregon earn a median of $54,461 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,500 median debt. University Of Oregon admits about 88% of applicants.
A rank of #2 makes George Fox University one of the best values for public relations & advertising. George Fox University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Newberg. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $41,320. Public Relations & Advertising graduates carry a median of $23,250 in student loans. Early-career public relations & advertising graduates make about $37,012. Set against $23,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 94% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Portland is a great value for students pursuing a degree in public relations & advertising, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Portland, University Of Portland is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $58,100 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $20,828 to complete the public relations & advertising program here. Public Relations & Advertising graduates of University Of Portland earn a median of $35,605 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Portland admits about 89% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 8 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 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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