Best Public Relations Schools Near Clermont, FL (2026)

Clermont, Florida has 18 accredited schools offering public relations programs, with tuition ranging from $2,664 to $60,580 per year for indexed programs. Clermont has a population of about 44,984. Median household income is $79,789 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro area, the top-earning public relations-related role is Public Relations Manager at a median $127,080 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Public Relations Schools to Clermont

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

Valencia College

Orlando, FL 16.2 miles from Clermont
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
46.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,594
Avg net price $12,037/yr
Tuition
In‑state$2,664
Out‑of‑state$9,576
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 69

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

#2

Ana G. Mendez University

Orlando, FL 26.0 miles from Clermont
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Avg net price $19,775/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Full Sail University

Winter Park, FL 26.0 miles from Clermont
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
22.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,219
Avg net price $38,875/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 59%
  • Programs offered: 19

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Central Florida

Orlando, FL 32.6 miles from Clermont
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
80.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 40%
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,308
Avg net price $10,411/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,368
Out‑of‑state$22,467
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 56

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Southeastern University

Lakeland, FL 37.0 miles from Clermont
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
32.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 53%
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,744
Avg net price $31,942/yr
Tuition
In‑state$32,950
Out‑of‑state$32,950
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 39

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

#6

Florida Southern College

Lakeland, FL 37.9 miles from Clermont
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
55.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,294
Avg net price $28,551/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Warner University

Lake Wales, FL 45.0 miles from Clermont
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
36.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,086
Avg net price $19,748/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 45%
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Webber International University

Babson Park, FL 50.7 miles from Clermont
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
23.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,606
Avg net price $29,529/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 48%
  • Programs offered: 13

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Public Relations Wages Near Clermont

Clermont is part of the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro area (BLS area code 36740). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Florida statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Public Relations Specialist$67,370Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL$66,440
Public Relations Manager$127,080Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL$125,325
News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist$64,320Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL$63,432

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.


Clermont at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population44,984Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$79,789Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+35.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)101.4 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited public relations schools are near Clermont, FL?

Our directory has 18 accredited schools offering public relations programs near Clermont. The closest is Valencia College in Orlando, FL (16.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Warner University (50.0 miles). 7 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying public relations roles near Clermont?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying public relations-related roles near Clermont are: Public Relations Manager ($127,080), Public Relations Specialist ($67,370), News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist ($64,320). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Florida statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Winter Garden instead of Clermont?

Winter Garden, FL is 8.2 miles from Clermont 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 Clermont an affordable place to study public relations?

Clermont’s median household income of $79,789 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Clermont while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Florida 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 Clermont

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

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.