Best Public Relations Schools Near Enterprise, AL (2026)

Enterprise, Alabama has 3 accredited schools offering public relations programs, with tuition ranging from $6,360 to $34,922 per year for indexed programs. Enterprise has a population of about 30,731. In Alabama, the top-earning public relations-related role is Public Relations Manager at a median $98,210 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Public Relations Schools to Enterprise

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer public relations programs near Enterprise, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Enterprise city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Enterprise. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Troy University

Troy, AL 32.8 miles from Enterprise
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
40.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,062
Avg net price $16,527/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Auburn University

Auburn, AL 91.2 miles from Enterprise
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
76.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 46%
Graduation rate 81%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $65,337
Avg net price $24,323/yr
Tuition
In‑state$12,890
Out‑of‑state$34,922
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

University of Mobile

Mobile, AL 139.7 miles from Enterprise
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
42.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,611
Avg net price $22,382/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 21

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of South Alabama

Mobile, AL 145.4 miles from Enterprise
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
48.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,379
Avg net price $17,648/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, AL 160.3 miles from Enterprise
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
58.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 88%
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,501
Avg net price $18,749/yr
Tuition
In‑state$9,098
Out‑of‑state$22,562
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL 163.6 miles from Enterprise
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
69.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 77%
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,221
Avg net price $22,420/yr
Tuition
In‑state$12,180
Out‑of‑state$34,172
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Alabama schools on the Alabama public relations page.


Public Relations Wages Near Enterprise

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Alabama, statewide)
Public Relations Specialist$61,710
Public Relations Manager$98,210
News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist$43,440

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.



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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited public relations schools are near Enterprise, AL?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering public relations programs near Enterprise. The closest is Troy University in Troy, AL (33.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of West Florida (97.5 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying public relations roles in Alabama?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying public relations-related roles in Alabama are: Public Relations Manager ($98,210), Public Relations Specialist ($61,710), News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist ($43,440). Wages for Enterprise workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Dothan instead of Enterprise?

Dothan, AL is 26.7 miles from Enterprise and has its own set of local public relations programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.


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Other Programs Available in Enterprise

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Enterprise:

Data verified: August 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.