Best Public Relations Schools Near Hinesville, GA (2026)

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

Hinesville, Georgia has 1 accredited school offering public relations programs, with tuition ranging from $6,022 to $17,734 per year for indexed programs. Hinesville has a population of about 35,282. Median household income is $59,216 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Georgia, the top-earning public relations-related role is Public Relations Manager at a median $134,500 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Public Relations Schools to Hinesville

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

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, GA 42.5 miles from Hinesville
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
56.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,236
Avg net price $15,267/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 61

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Augusta University

Augusta, GA 115.5 miles from Hinesville
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
54.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,472
Avg net price $13,787/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 46

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Mercer University

Macon, GA 137.3 miles from Hinesville
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
63.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,354
Avg net price $23,847/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 56

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Middle Georgia State University

Macon, GA 140.8 miles from Hinesville
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
35.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,863
Avg net price $12,361/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Wesleyan College

Macon, GA 142.1 miles from Hinesville
  • 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

#6

University of Georgia

Athens, GA 178.8 miles from Hinesville
  • 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
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 85

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Oglethorpe University

Atlanta, GA 208.8 miles from Hinesville
  • 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

#8

Morehouse College

Atlanta, GA 209.6 miles from Hinesville
  • 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
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 6

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Public Relations Wages Near Hinesville

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Georgia, statewide)
Public Relations Specialist$73,200
Public Relations Manager$134,500
News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist$81,910

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.

Hinesville at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population35,282Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$59,216Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+20.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)93.9 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering public relations programs near Hinesville. The closest is Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, GA (42.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Georgia Southern University (42.5 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying public relations-related roles in Georgia are: Public Relations Manager ($134,500), News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist ($81,910), Public Relations Specialist ($73,200). Wages for Hinesville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Pooler instead of Hinesville?

Pooler, GA is 28.8 miles from Hinesville 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 Hinesville an affordable place to study public relations?

Hinesville’s median household income of $59,216 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hinesville 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 Hinesville

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

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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