2020 Most Affordable Online Public Relations Degrees

By the OnlineU team | Updated 3/13/2020

2020 Most Affordable Public Relations Bachelors Degrees Badge

By the OnlineU team | Updated 3/13/2020

This list highlights 19 schools, all of which offer affordable online bachelor's in public relations degrees. At #1, Tennessee State University offers an online Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies - Public Relations for only $4,200 per year. University of Iowa, ranked #2, offers an annual tuition rate of $8,073 for its Bachelor of Science in Sport and Recreation Management - Communications Public Relations/Journalism.

You can read more about our ranked schools below or browse our rankings of the most affordable online master's in public relations. View our methodology or learn more about OnlineU.

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Rank	School	Annual Tuition
# 1	#1 Tennessee State University	$4,200
# 2	#2 University of Iowa	$8,073
# 3	#3 Southern New Hampshire University Online	$9,600
# 4	#4 Florida International University	$10,376
# 5	#5 Boise State University	$10,500
# 6	#6 Washington State University	$11,550
# 7	#7 Liberty University	$11,700
# 8	#8 Regent University Online	$11,850
# 9	#9 University of North Dakota	$11,970
# 10	#10 Indiana Institute of Technology	$12,120
# 12	#12 Franklin University	$12,338
# 13	#13 St. Petersburg College	$12,773
# 14	#14 Bridgewater State University	$13,560
# 15	#15 Concordia University - Texas	$13,800
# 16	#16 Arkansas Tech University	$13,920
# 17	#17 Campbell University	$13,950
# 18	#18 Mercer University	$14,250
# 19	#19 Point Park University	$14,880

#1

#1

Tennessee State University

Nashville (TN)

Annual Tuition: $4,200

Annual Tuition: $4,200

Annual Tuition: $4,200

Financial Aid Recipients: 91%
Graduation Rate: 32%
Undergrad Online Enrollment: 200
Graduate Online Enrollment: 256
School Type: Nonprofit
School Accreditation: SACS COC

Online Bachelor's Degrees

Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies - Public Relations

#2

#2

University of Iowa

Iowa City (IA)

Annual Tuition: $8,073

Annual Tuition: $8,073

Annual Tuition: $8,073

Financial Aid Recipients: 85%
Graduation Rate: 72%
Acceptance Rate: 86%
Average SATs: 1130 -1340
Undergrad Online Enrollment: 1,041
Graduate Online Enrollment: 1,962
School Type: Nonprofit
School Accreditation: HLC

Online Bachelor's Degrees

Bachelor of Science in Sport and Recreation Management - Communications Public Relations/Journalism

#3

#3

Southern New Hampshire University Online

Manchester (NH)

Annual Tuition: $9,600

Annual Tuition: $9,600

Annual Tuition: $9,600

Financial Aid Recipients: 77%
Graduation Rate: 44%
Acceptance Rate: 78%
Undergrad Online Enrollment: 86,849
Graduate Online Enrollment: 19,526
School Type: Nonprofit
School Accreditation: NECHE

Online Bachelor's Degrees

BA Communication - Public Relations

#4

#4

Florida International University

Miami (FL)

Annual Tuition: $10,376

Annual Tuition: $10,376

Annual Tuition: $10,376

Financial Aid Recipients: 90%
Graduation Rate: 62%
Acceptance Rate: 54%
Average SATs: 1110 -1280
Undergrad Online Enrollment: 10,922
Graduate Online Enrollment: 2,749
School Type: Nonprofit
School Accreditation: SACS COC

Online Bachelor's Degrees

Bachelor of Science in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

#5

#5

Boise State University

Boise (ID)

Annual Tuition: $10,500

Annual Tuition: $10,500

Annual Tuition: $10,500

Financial Aid Recipients: 84%
Graduation Rate: 51%
Acceptance Rate: 84%
Average SATs: 1030 -1230
Undergrad Online Enrollment: 2,518
Graduate Online Enrollment: 1,499
School Type: Nonprofit
School Accreditation: NWCCU

Online Bachelor's Degrees

Bachelor of Arts in Integrated Strategic Communications (Degree Completion)

#6

#6

Washington State University

Pullman (WA)

Annual Tuition: $11,550

Annual Tuition: $11,550

Annual Tuition: $11,550

Financial Aid Recipients: 89%
Graduation Rate: 60%
Acceptance Rate: 73%
Average SATs: 1020 -1230
Undergrad Online Enrollment: 2,437
Graduate Online Enrollment: 1,137
School Type: Nonprofit
School Accreditation: NWCCU

Online Bachelor's Degrees

Bachelor of Arts in Strategic Communication

#7

#7

Liberty University

Lynchburg (VA)

Annual Tuition: $11,700

Annual Tuition: $11,700

Annual Tuition: $11,700

Financial Aid Recipients: 99%
Graduation Rate: 47%
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Average SATs: 1040 -1260
Undergrad Online Enrollment: 34,092
Graduate Online Enrollment: 36,337
School Type: Nonprofit
School Accreditation: SACS COC

Online Bachelor's Degrees

BS: Sport Management: Sport Communication and Public Relations

#8

#8

Regent University Online

Virginia Beach (VA)

Annual Tuition: $11,850

Annual Tuition: $11,850

Annual Tuition: $11,850

Financial Aid Recipients: 99%
Graduation Rate: 57%
Acceptance Rate: 78%
Average SATs: 990 -1220
Undergrad Online Enrollment: 3,146
Graduate Online Enrollment: 5,092
School Type: Nonprofit
School Accreditation: SACS COC

Online Bachelor's Degrees

B.A. in Communication Studies - Advertising and Public Relations
B.A. in Communication Studies - Rhetoric and Public Culture

#9

#9

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks (ND)

Annual Tuition: $11,970

Annual Tuition: $11,970

Annual Tuition: $11,970

Financial Aid Recipients: 92%
Graduation Rate: 61%
Acceptance Rate: 83%
Average SATs: 1010 -1250
Undergrad Online Enrollment: 1,851
Graduate Online Enrollment: 1,500
School Type: Nonprofit
School Accreditation: HLC

Online Bachelor's Degrees

Bachelor of Arts in Communication - Specialization in Public Relations
Bachelor of Science in Public Affairs
Bachelor of Science in Public Affairs - Public Administration Track

#10

#10

Indiana Institute of Technology

Fort Wayne (IN)

Annual Tuition: $12,120

Annual Tuition: $12,120

Annual Tuition: $12,120

Financial Aid Recipients: 99%
Graduation Rate: 37%
Acceptance Rate: 76%
Average SATs: 930 -1150
Undergrad Online Enrollment: 12
Graduate Online Enrollment: 519
School Type: Nonprofit
School Accreditation: HLC

Online Bachelor's Degrees

Bachelor of Arts in Communication - Public Relations

#12

#12

Franklin University

Columbus (OH)

Annual Tuition: $12,338

Annual Tuition: $12,338

Annual Tuition: $12,338

Financial Aid Recipients: 96%
Graduation Rate: 28%
Undergrad Online Enrollment: 2,642
Graduate Online Enrollment: 1,457
School Type: Nonprofit
School Accreditation: HLC

Online Bachelor's Degrees

Bachelor of Science in Public Relations

#13

#13

St. Petersburg College

Clearwater (FL)

Annual Tuition: $12,773

Annual Tuition: $12,773

Annual Tuition: $12,773

Financial Aid Recipients: 73%
Graduation Rate: 33%
Undergrad Online Enrollment: 10,306
School Type: Nonprofit
School Accreditation: SACS COC

Online Bachelor's Degrees

B.A.S. in Health Services Administration - Public Relations and Marketing

#14

#14

Bridgewater State University

Bridgewater (MA)

Annual Tuition: $13,560

Annual Tuition: $13,560

Annual Tuition: $13,560

Financial Aid Recipients: 91%
Graduation Rate: 61%
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Average SATs: 970 -1150
Undergrad Online Enrollment: 319
Graduate Online Enrollment: 117
School Type: Nonprofit
School Accreditation: NECHE

Online Bachelor's Degrees

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies - Concentration in Public Relations

#15

#15

Concordia University - Texas

Austin (TX)

Annual Tuition: $13,800

Annual Tuition: $13,800

Annual Tuition: $13,800

Financial Aid Recipients: 100%
Graduation Rate: 49%
Acceptance Rate: 89%
Average SATs: 960 -1130
Undergrad Online Enrollment: 226
Graduate Online Enrollment: 496
School Type: Nonprofit
School Accreditation: SACS COC

Online Bachelor's Degrees

Bachelor of Arts in Communication - Visual Communication

#16

#16

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville (AR)

Annual Tuition: $13,920

Annual Tuition: $13,920

Annual Tuition: $13,920

Financial Aid Recipients: 96%
Graduation Rate: 38%
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Undergrad Online Enrollment: 2,231
Graduate Online Enrollment: 562
School Type: Nonprofit
School Accreditation: HLC

Online Bachelor's Degrees

Bachelor of Arts Organizational Leadership - Concentration in Public Relations

#17

#17

Campbell University

Buies Creek (NC)

Annual Tuition: $13,950

Annual Tuition: $13,950

Annual Tuition: $13,950

Financial Aid Recipients: 99%
Graduation Rate: 55%
Acceptance Rate: 81%
Average SATs: 1030 -1230
Undergrad Online Enrollment: 570
Graduate Online Enrollment: 40
School Type: Nonprofit
School Accreditation: SACS COC

Online Bachelor's Degrees

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies - Concentration in Public Relations and Corporate Communications

#18

#18

Mercer University

Macon (GA)

Annual Tuition: $14,250

Annual Tuition: $14,250

Annual Tuition: $14,250

Financial Aid Recipients: 100%
Graduation Rate: 65%
Acceptance Rate: 73%
Average SATs: 1170 -1340
Undergrad Online Enrollment: 612
Graduate Online Enrollment: 498
School Type: Nonprofit
School Accreditation: SACS COC

Online Bachelor's Degrees

Bachelor of Arts in Communication - Public Relations

#19

#19

Point Park University

Pittsburgh (PA)

Annual Tuition: $14,880

Annual Tuition: $14,880

Annual Tuition: $14,880

Financial Aid Recipients: 100%
Graduation Rate: 60%
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Average SATs: 980 -1190
Undergrad Online Enrollment: 421
Graduate Online Enrollment: 431
School Type: Nonprofit
School Accreditation: MSCHE

Online Bachelor's Degrees

Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations and Advertising

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