Best Public Relations Schools Near Stockbridge, GA (2026)

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

Stockbridge, Georgia has 12 accredited schools offering public relations programs, with tuition ranging from $5,038 to $47,590 per year for indexed programs. Stockbridge has a population of about 35,475. Median household income is $70,579 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 30.9% 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 Stockbridge

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

Oglethorpe University

Atlanta, GA 18.3 miles from Stockbridge
  • 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

#2

Morehouse College

Atlanta, GA 18.6 miles from Stockbridge
  • 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

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA 40.8 miles from Stockbridge
  • 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

#4

Wesleyan College

Macon, GA 54.0 miles from Stockbridge
  • 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

#5

Middle Georgia State University

Macon, GA 57.2 miles from Stockbridge
  • 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

#6

University of Georgia

Athens, GA 57.4 miles from Stockbridge
  • 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

Brenau University

Gainesville, GA 58.5 miles from Stockbridge
  • 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

#8

Mercer University

Macon, GA 58.7 miles from Stockbridge
  • 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

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

Public Relations Wages Near Stockbridge

Stockbridge 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.

Stockbridge at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population35,475Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$70,579Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+30.9%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 Stockbridge, GA?

Our directory has 12 accredited schools offering public relations programs near Stockbridge. The closest is Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA (18.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Piedmont University (81.9 miles). 9 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying public relations-related roles near Stockbridge 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 McDonough instead of Stockbridge?

McDonough, GA is 7.5 miles from Stockbridge 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 Stockbridge an affordable place to study public relations?

Stockbridge’s median household income of $70,579 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Stockbridge 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 Stockbridge

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

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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