Public Relations Schools Near San Juan Capistrano, CA (2026)

Updated August 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

San Juan Capistrano, California has 22 accredited schools offering public relations programs, with tuition ranging from $1,164 to $64,984 per year for indexed programs. San Juan Capistrano has a population of about 34,998. Median household income is $127,893 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 42.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area, the top-earning public relations-related role is Public Relations Manager at a median $163,830 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Public Relations Schools to San Juan Capistrano

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer public relations programs near San Juan Capistrano, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from San Juan Capistrano 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 San Juan Capistrano. 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

Chapman University

Orange, CA 15.3 miles from San Juan Capistrano
  • 4 year
61.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $70,070
Avg net price $46,555/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

La Sierra University

Riverside, CA 29.7 miles from San Juan Capistrano
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
48.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,824
Avg net price $45,566/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 26

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

California Baptist University

Riverside, CA 32.3 miles from San Juan Capistrano
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
56.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,504
Avg net price $26,285/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 46

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

California State University-Long Beach

Long Beach, CA 33.0 miles from San Juan Capistrano
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
86.2 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 46%
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,403
Avg net price $10,440/yr
Tuition
In‑state$7,350
Out‑of‑state$19,950
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 41

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Biola University

La Mirada, CA 34.9 miles from San Juan Capistrano
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
61.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,778
Avg net price $31,495/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 26

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

California State University-Dominguez Hills

Carson, CA 42.8 miles from San Juan Capistrano
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
70.1 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 93%
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,162
Avg net price $8,615/yr
Tuition
In‑state$7,449
Out‑of‑state$20,049
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Azusa Pacific University

Azusa, CA 45.5 miles from San Juan Capistrano
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
72.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $66,677
Avg net price $22,212/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 41

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, CA 51.3 miles from San Juan Capistrano
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
80.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 93%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $92,498
Avg net price $32,740/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 96%
  • Programs offered: 68

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Public Relations Wages Near San Juan Capistrano

San Juan Capistrano is part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area (BLS area code 31080). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to California statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Public Relations Specialist$79,860Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$70,299
Public Relations Manager$163,830Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$144,217
News Analyst, Reporter, and JournalistN/ACA statewide–

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.

San Juan Capistrano at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population34,998Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$127,893Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+42.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)113.6 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited public relations schools are near San Juan Capistrano, CA?

Our directory has 22 accredited schools offering public relations programs near San Juan Capistrano. The closest is Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, CA (18.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Los Angeles Harbor College (41.2 miles). 7 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying public relations roles near San Juan Capistrano?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying public relations-related roles near San Juan Capistrano are: Public Relations Manager ($163,830), Public Relations Specialist ($79,860). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with California statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Dana Point instead of San Juan Capistrano?

Dana Point, CA is 3.1 miles from San Juan Capistrano 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 San Juan Capistrano an affordable place to study public relations?

San Juan Capistrano’s median household income of $127,893 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in San Juan Capistrano while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and California 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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Other Programs Available in San Juan Capistrano

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for San Juan Capistrano:

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.

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