Best Public Relations Schools Near Cartersville, GA (2026)

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

Cartersville, Georgia has 10 accredited schools offering public relations programs, with tuition ranging from $3,336 to $47,590 per year for indexed programs. Cartersville has a population of about 23,617. Median household income is $78,640 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area, the top-earning public relations-related role is Public Relations Manager at a median $136,490 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Public Relations Schools to Cartersville

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

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA 15.1 miles from Cartersville
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
58.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,552
Avg net price $15,048/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 61

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Morehouse College

Atlanta, GA 36.3 miles from Cartersville
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
46.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,889
Avg net price $39,013/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 6

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Oglethorpe University

Atlanta, GA 36.8 miles from Cartersville
  • 4 year
42.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,232
Avg net price $19,509/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 8

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Dalton State College

Dalton, GA 43.8 miles from Cartersville
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
40.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,251
Avg net price $5,012/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Brenau University

Gainesville, GA 56.7 miles from Cartersville
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
40.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 37%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,003
Avg net price $18,924/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Piedmont University

Demorest, GA 77.0 miles from Cartersville
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
45.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,130
Avg net price $20,599/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

University of Georgia

Athens, GA 82.9 miles from Cartersville
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
88.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 88%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $68,726
Avg net price $13,936/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 85

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Wesleyan College

Macon, GA 108.8 miles from Cartersville
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
54.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 59%
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,317
Avg net price $12,724/yr
Tuition
In‑state$27,650
Out‑of‑state$27,650
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 9

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

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

Public Relations Wages Near Cartersville

Cartersville is part of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area (BLS area code 12060). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Georgia statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Public Relations Specialist$78,920Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$78,841
Public Relations Manager$136,490Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$136,354
News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist$85,040Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$84,955

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.

Cartersville at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population23,617Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$78,640Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+28.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)100.1 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited public relations schools are near Cartersville, GA?

Our directory has 10 accredited schools offering public relations programs near Cartersville. The closest is Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, GA (15.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Georgia (82.9 miles). 8 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying public relations-related roles near Cartersville are: Public Relations Manager ($136,490), News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist ($85,040), Public Relations Specialist ($78,920). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Georgia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Acworth instead of Cartersville?

Acworth, GA is 10.5 miles from Cartersville 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 Cartersville an affordable place to study public relations?

Cartersville’s median household income of $78,640 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Cartersville while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Georgia 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 Cartersville

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

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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