2020 Most Affordable Online Master's in Public Relations Programs
All 21 of these colleges and universities offer affordable online master's in public relations programs. Stephen F. Austin State University, the #1 option, charges only $6,060 per year. The University of Arkansas at Little Rock, ranked #2, has an annual tuition rate of $6,511 for their MA in Mass Communication - Strategic Communication/Public Relations, offering classes such as News Media and the First Amendment, PR for 21st Century Non-Profits, and Public Relations Cases.
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| Rank | School | Annual Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Stephen F. Austin State University | $6,060 | |
| University of Arkansas at Little Rock | $6,511 | |
| Murray State University | $8,704 | |
| Washington State University | $8,925 | |
| University of Florida | $9,457 | |
| Arkansas State University | $9,510 | |
| Ball State University | $11,067 | |
| Purdue University - Main Campus | $11,268 | |
| Southern New Hampshire University Online | $11,286 | |
| University of Missouri | $13,769 | |
| Webster University | $14,040 | |
| Northeastern University | $16,698 | |
| Liberty University | $18,080 | |
| Western New England University | $19,584 | |
| The George Washington University | $19,725 | |
| Georgetown University | $20,880 | |
| Lasell College | $21,600 | |
| Montana State University-Billings | $22,720 | |
| University of Denver | $22,816 | |
| Golden Gate University | $24,150 | |
| Drexel University | $29,969 |
Stephen F. Austin State University Nacogdoches (TX)
Example Classes: International Media, Media and Politics, Seminar in Public Relations |
University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock (AR)
Example Classes: News Media and the First Amendment, PR for 21st Century Non-Profits, Public Relations Cases |
Murray State University Murray (KY)
Example Classes: Media, Culture, Gender and Race, Methods of Communication Research, New Media Technologies, Philosophical and Ethical Concepts of the Mass Media |
Washington State University Pullman (WA)
Example Classes: Consumer Behavior and Brand Development, Creative Media Strategies & Techniques, Persuasion for Professional Communicators, Professional Digital Content Promotion, Professional Marketing Communication Management and Campaigns, Professional Multimedia Content Creation |
University of Florida Gainesville (FL)
Example Classes: Brand Management, Corporate Reputation & Communication, Intercultural Communication, Issues and Crisis Management, Measuring Change, Social Media Metrics & Evaluation |
Arkansas State University Jonesboro (AR)
Example Classes: Crisis Communication, Integrated Marketing Communication, Media Entrepreneurship |
Ball State University Muncie (IN)
Example Classes: Public Relations Campaigns, Public Relations Case Studies, Public Relations Evaluation Techniques, Public Relations Theories and Applications, Studies in Journalism and Communication Research |
Purdue University - Main Campus West Lafayette (IN)
Example Classes: Persuasive Communication, Seminar in Crisis Communication, Seminar in Global Strategic Communication, Strategic Communication and Professional Writing, Strategic Communication and Social Media, Strategic Public Relations, Survey Design, Analysis and Reporting for Strategic Communication |
Southern New Hampshire University Online Manchester (NH)
Example Classes: Communication for Leadership, Integrated Public Relations Campaigns & Measurement, Reputation Management: Building a Brand, Spread the Word: Social Media Practices, Strategic Communication in a New Age |
University of Missouri Columbia (MO)
Example Classes: Changing Media Business Models, Communication in Media Organizations, Media Ethics, Principles and Tools in Strategic Communication Planning, Strategic Communication Research |
Webster University St. Louis (MO)
Example Classes: Introduction to Interactive Communications, Media Production Management, Multinational Public Relations, Strategic Communication Applications, Written Storytelling |
Northeastern University Burlington (MA)
Example Classes: Advanced Public Relations Content Development, Community Relations and Corporate Social Responsibility, Leveraging Digital Technologies: Strategy, Assessment, and Governance, Public Relations Content Development, Public Relations Research: Understanding External Audiences, Social Media and Brand Strategy Implementation |
Liberty University Lynchburg (VA)
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 |
Western New England University Springfield (MA)
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 |
The George Washington University Washington D.C.
Example Classes: Crisis and Issues Management, Ethical Standards in Public Relations and Public Affairs, Media Relations in a Digital World, Public Opinion and Political Socialization, Sustainability Communication Strategies |
Georgetown University Washington D.C.
Example Classes: Communications Research, Conversations in Ethics, Elements of Communications Planning, Public Relations Writing |
Lasell College Newton (MA)
Example Classes: Communication Research, Crisis Communication, Persuasion & Public Opinion, Writing for Public Relations |
Montana State University-Billings Billings (MT)
Example Classes: Communicating Online, Issues in Organizational Communication, Media Criticism, Media for Social Change, Public Influence, The Law of Public Communication |
University of Denver Denver (CO)
Example Classes: Digital Marketing Communication, Dimensions of Reputation Management, Public Relations Principles and Process, Public Relations Research and Measurement, Public Relations Writing and Tactics |
Golden Gate University San Francisco (CA)
Example Classes: Managing Public Issues: Consumer Affairs and Government Relations, Media Relations and the Professional Spokesperson, Writing for Public Relations and Marketing Communications |
Drexel University Philadelphia (PA)
Example Classes: Digital Publishing, Ethics for Public Communication, Event Planning, Public Relations Writing, Telecom Regulation and Policy, Theories of Communication and Persuasion |
