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Schools around the country with online masters degree in public relations programs have an average tuition of $22,613 per year. The average tuition has increased over the past few years. This change in tuition was approximately 56.7%. The average tuition per year was $14,434 at these online colleges and universities in 2007.
The range of tuition at colleges offering online public relations programs at the masters level from most to least expensive is shown in the following chart:
| Tuition Level | Number of Schools |
|---|---|
| Cheapest | 2 |
| Low cost | 0 |
| Average cost | 0 |
| Most expensive | 3 |
Tuition of more than $21,688 yearly is charged by the most expensive online masters degree in public relations colleges. On the other end of the spectrum, tuition in the range of $5,406 to $7,508 each year is charged by the cheapest colleges and universities. Indiana and West Virginia are home to the most inexpensive accredited online public relations masters degree schools.
- Master’s Degree in Strategic Public Relations
- Master of Arts in Public Relations
- Master of Arts in Public Relations and Marketing
- Master of Business Administration in Public Relations
- Master of Business Administration – Public Relations
- MS Communication – Public Relations
- Master of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication – Public Relations
Approximately 30% of public relations graduates with masters degrees from online schools around the US graduated from these low tuition programs in 2011. This represents 43,002 of the 142,488 graduates in the nation. From 2006 to 2011, the number of public relations graduates with masters degrees from the least costly online colleges and universities has increased by 2,216 graduates each year. However, the percentage of graduates from these colleges and universities has decreased.
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| 1. West Virginia University | Morgantown, West Virginia | $5,406 | $17,002 |
| 2. Ball State University | Muncie, Indiana | $7,508 | $20,960 |
| 3. Webster University | St. Louis, Missouri | $21,688 | $21,688 |
| 4. University of Denver | Denver, Colorado | $35,604 | $35,604 |
| 5. George Washington University | Washington, Washington DC | $42,860 | $42,860 |
Information obtained from NCES, 2012 
