Hot Springs, Arkansas has 3 accredited schools offering public relations programs, with tuition ranging from $8,674 to $22,808 per year for indexed programs. Hot Springs has a population of about 38,023. Median household income is $46,441 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Arkansas, the top-earning public relations-related role is Public Relations Manager at a median $104,170 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Public Relations Schools to Hot Springs
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer public relations programs near Hot Springs, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Hot Springs 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Hot Springs.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$45,938
Avg net price
$16,511/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 73%
- Programs offered: 90
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
96%
Graduation rate
49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$41,766
Avg net price
$12,970/yr
TuitionIn‑state$8,674
Out‑of‑state$14,668
Key stats- Retention rate: 73%
- Programs offered: 118
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$52,876
Avg net price
$22,130/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 87%
- Programs offered: 100
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
74%
Graduation rate
70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$58,191
Avg net price
$18,209/yr
TuitionIn‑state$10,104
Out‑of‑state$29,966
Key stats- Retention rate: 86%
- Programs offered: 142
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
82%
Graduation rate
55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$42,617
Avg net price
$12,366/yr
TuitionIn‑state$8,090
Out‑of‑state$14,522
Key stats- Retention rate: 78%
- Programs offered: 117
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Arkansas schools on the Arkansas public relations page.
Public Relations Wages Near Hot Springs
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Arkansas, statewide) |
|---|
| Public Relations Specialist | $65,000 |
| Public Relations Manager | $104,170 |
| News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist | $37,450 |
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.
Hot Springs at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 38,023 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $46,441 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 27.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 85.7 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Hot Springs-Area Cities With Public Relations Programs
- Benton, AR – 27.8 mi away (35,775 pop)
- Bryant, AR – 32.9 mi away (20,005 pop)
- Little Rock, AR – 42.5 mi away (442,554 pop)
- North Little Rock, AR – 50.3 mi away (66,278 pop)
- Conway, AR – 52.0 mi away (72,360 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited public relations schools are near Hot Springs, AR?
Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering public relations programs near Hot Springs. The closest is University of Central Arkansas in Conway, AR (52.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Harding University (91.4 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying public relations roles in Arkansas?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying public relations-related roles in Arkansas are: Public Relations Manager ($104,170), Public Relations Specialist ($65,000), News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist ($37,450). Wages for Hot Springs workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Benton instead of Hot Springs?
Benton, AR is 27.8 miles from Hot Springs 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.
Is Hot Springs an affordable place to study public relations?
Hot Springs’s median household income of $46,441 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hot Springs while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Arkansas public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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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Data verified: August 31, 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.
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