2018 Most Affordable Online Colleges for a Master's in Public Relations
The 8 schools on this list offer the most affordable online master's degrees in public relations, with six schools offering tuition rates under $15,000 per year. In the #1 spot, Southern New Hampshire University Online, offers a MA in Communication - Public Relations for $11,286 per year. At #4, Olivet Nazarene University offers an MBA with a concentration in corporate communications and media strategy at an annual rate of $12,150.
You can read more about our ranked schools below or browse our 2018 rankings of the most affordable online bachelor's in public relations degrees. View our methodology or learn more about SR Education Group.
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| Rank | College | Annual Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| #1 Southern New Hampshire University Online | Annual Tuition $11,286 | |
| #2 Regent University Online | Annual Tuition $11,645 | |
| #3 University of Maryland University College | Annual Tuition $11,862 | |
| #4 Olivet Nazarene University | Annual Tuition $12,150 | |
| #5 Liberty University | Annual Tuition $12,995 | |
| #6 Webster University | Annual Tuition $14,040 | |
| #7 Western New England University | Annual Tuition $18,456 | |
| #8 California Baptist University | Annual Tuition $19,140 |
- Annual Tuition: $11,286
- School Type: Non-Profit
- School Accreditation: NEASC CIHE
- Total Graduate Enrollment: 17,454
- Example Classes:
Communication for Leadership; Digital Graphic Design for the Web; Electronic Public Relations; Integrated Public Relations Campaigns & Measurement; Media Ethics and Law; Public Relations Campaign Planning Seminar
Online Master's Degrees (1)
- Annual Tuition: $11,645
- School Type: Non-Profit
- School Accreditation: SACS COC
- Total Graduate Enrollment: 4,097
- Example Classes:
Advertising and Promotion; Communication Ethics; Crisis Communication & Organizational Image; Issues in Media Law & Ethics; Narrative Concept and Development; Producing News, Information, Entertainment
- Annual Tuition: $11,862
- School Type: Non-Profit
- School Accreditation: MSCHE
- Total Graduate Enrollment: 12,893
- Example Classes:
Crisis Communication Management; Global Public Relations; Public Relations Campaigns; Public Relations Techniques; Public Relations Theory and Practice; Public Relations Writing
Online Master's Degrees (1)
- Annual Tuition: $12,150
- School Type: Non-Profit
- School Accreditation: NCA HLC
- Total Graduate Enrollment: 1,489
- Example Classes:
Marketing and Brand Management; Public Relations Campaigns; Public Relations Research; Writing for News and Public Relations
Online Master's Degrees (1)
- Annual Tuition: $12,995
- School Type: Non-Profit
- School Accreditation: SACS COC and TRACS
- Total Graduate Enrollment: 30,631
- Example Classes:
Communication & Conflict; Ethical & Legal Issues in Marketing; Marketing Promotions; Media Technologies & Communication Strategies; Strategic Communication Campaigns for the Digital Age; Strategic Marketing Management
Online Master's Degrees (3)
- Annual Tuition: $14,040
- School Type: Non-Profit
- School Accreditation: NCA HLC
- Total Graduate Enrollment: 11,996
- Example Classes:
Cultural Diversity in the Media; Introduction to Interactive Communications; Media Production Management; Multinational Public Relations; Professional Development in Public Relations; Public Relations and New Media: Content Creation and Management
Online Master's Degrees (2)
- Annual Tuition: $18,456
- School Type: Non-Profit
- School Accreditation: NEASC CIHE
- Total Graduate Enrollment: 1,179
- Example Classes:
Manufacturing and Managing Public Opinion; Public Relations for NonProfits; Strategic Approaches to Public Relations; Strategies for Social and Digital Media; Writing for Communication Professionals
Online Master's Degrees (1)
- Annual Tuition: $19,140
- School Type: Non-Profit
- School Accreditation: WASC WSCUC
- Total Graduate Enrollment: 1,911
- Example Classes:
Business Literacy For Public Relations Professionals; Critical Thinking and Crisis Management; Editing For Print And Online Media; Global Digital Engagement; History and Theory of Public Relations; Legal, Ethical and Social Foundations of Public Relations
Online Master's Degrees (1)
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