2020 Most Affordable Online Public Relations Degrees
This list highlights 20 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.
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| Rank | School | Annual Tuition |
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| Tennessee State University | $4,200 | |
| University of Iowa | $8,073 | |
| Southern New Hampshire University Online | $9,600 | |
| Florida International University | $10,376 | |
| Boise State University | $10,500 | |
| Washington State University | $11,550 | |
| Liberty University | $11,700 | |
| Regent University Online | $11,850 | |
| University of North Dakota | $11,970 | |
| Indiana Institute of Technology | $12,120 | |
| Old Dominion University | $12,210 | |
| Franklin University | $12,338 | |
| St. Petersburg College | $12,773 | |
| Bridgewater State University | $13,560 | |
| Concordia University - Texas | $13,800 | |
| Arkansas Tech University | $13,920 | |
| Campbell University | $13,950 | |
| Mercer University | $14,250 | |
| Point Park University | $14,880 |
Tennessee State University Nashville (TN)
Example Classes: Conflict Resolution & Negotiation, Newswriting, Public Relations Campaigns Online Bachelor's Degrees
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University of Iowa Iowa City (IA)
Example Classes: Event Bidding: Processes and Strategies, Fundraising and Philanthropy Communication, Media Uses and Effects, Media, Advertising, and Society, New Media and the Future of Sport, Sport, Scandal, and Strategic Communication in Media Culture Online Bachelor's Degrees
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Southern New Hampshire University Online Manchester (NH)
Example Classes: Digital Graphic Design for the Web, Electronic Public Relations, Media Ethics and Law, Public Relations Campaign Planning Seminar, Public Speaking, Social Media Online Bachelor's Degrees
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Florida International University Miami (FL)
Example Classes: Advanced concepts in Creative Design and Copywriting, Advanced PR Writing for Multimedia Platforms, Audience Analysis, BOLD Agency Practicum, Social Media’s Impact on Communication, Visual Design for Globalized Media Online Bachelor's Degrees
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Boise State University Boise (ID)
Example Classes: Client Relations, Conflict and Collaboration, Crisis Management, Global Public Relations, Media and Social Media Strategies for Professionals, Public Relations Campaigns Online Bachelor's Degrees
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Washington State University Pullman (WA)
Example Classes: Communication Campaigns and Management, Consumer Insights and Branding, Creative Media Strategies and Techniques, Digital Content Promotion, Multimedia Content Creation, Reporting Across Platforms Online Bachelor's Degrees
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Liberty University Lynchburg (VA)
Example Classes: Communication in Sport, History of Sport, Media Writing, Sport Marketing, Sport Media Strategies, Strategic Social Media Online Bachelor's Degrees
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Regent University Online Virginia Beach (VA)
Example Classes: Advertising and Promotion, Communication Ethics, Narrative Concept and Development, Producing News, Information, Entertainment, Public Relations, Writing for Strategic Communication Online Bachelor's Degrees
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University of North Dakota Grand Forks (ND)
Example Classes: AD/PR Campaigns, Composition II: Writing for Public Audiences, Information, Technology and Social Change Online Bachelor's Degrees
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Indiana Institute of Technology Fort Wayne (IN)
Example Classes: Community and Media Engagement, Digital Public Relations, Media Ethics and Law, Special Events Promotion, Video Storytelling Online Bachelor's Degrees
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Old Dominion University Norfolk (VA)
Example Classes: Communication and Activism, Nonverbal Communication, Organizations and Social Influence, Public Journalism in the Digital Age, Radio, Rhetorical Criticism Online Bachelor's Degrees
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Franklin University Columbus (OH)
Example Classes: Client Engagement, Customer Relationship Management, Media and Crisis Communication, Media Research and Writing, Public Relations & Promotional Strategy, Rhetoric and Social Influence Online Bachelor's Degrees
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St. Petersburg College Clearwater (FL)
Example Classes: Concepts of Health Promotion & Disease Prevention, Contemporary Issues in Health Care & Human Services, Educational Concepts in Allied Health Education, Managing Cultural Diversity, Managing Global Human Resources, Sales, Negotiating and Customer Relationship Management Online Bachelor's Degrees
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Bridgewater State University Bridgewater (MA)
Example Classes: Business and Professional Communication, Corporate Communications and Social Responsibility, Strategic Communication for Non-Profits, Strategic Visual Communication Online Bachelor's Degrees
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Concordia University - Texas Austin (TX)
Example Classes: Digital Journalism and New Media Communication, Intercultural Communication Experience, Organizational Communication, Persuasive Communication, Writing for the Media and Public Relations Online Bachelor's Degrees
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Arkansas Tech University Russellville (AR)
Example Classes: Community Journalism, Computer Mediated Communications, Interviewing Principles and Practices, Persuasive Theory and Audience Analysis, Professional Communications Online Bachelor's Degrees
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Campbell University Buies Creek (NC)
Example Classes: Communication Ethics, Presentational Speaking, Public Relations Writing Online Bachelor's Degrees
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Mercer University Macon (GA)
Example Classes: Elements of Persuasion, Mass Media & Society, Public Relations Cases & Campaigns Online Bachelor's Degrees
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Point Park University Pittsburgh (PA)
Example Classes: Branding and Corporate Identity, International Media, Media Ethics and Responsibilities, Media Planning and Buying, Oral Communications and Presentation, Special Events Planning Online Bachelor's Degrees
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