Best Public Relations Schools Near Valdosta, GA (2026)

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Valdosta, Georgia has 2 accredited schools offering public relations programs. Valdosta has a population of about 55,222. Median household income is $45,849 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.1% 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 Valdosta

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

Middle Georgia State University

Macon, GA 137.9 miles from Valdosta
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
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: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Mercer University

Macon, GA 138.4 miles from Valdosta
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
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: 114

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, GA 140.0 miles from Valdosta
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
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: 99

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Wesleyan College

Macon, GA 142.3 miles from Valdosta
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • 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: 21

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

#5

Columbus State University

Columbus, GA 150.2 miles from Valdosta
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
45.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,544
Avg net price $13,115/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Augusta University

Augusta, GA 196.1 miles from Valdosta
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
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: 94

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Morehouse College

Atlanta, GA 210.8 miles from Valdosta
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
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: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Georgia

Athens, GA 214.7 miles from Valdosta
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
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: 241

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Public Relations Wages Near Valdosta

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.

Valdosta at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population55,222Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$45,849Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+28.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)88.3 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering public relations programs near Valdosta. The closest is Florida State University in Tallahassee, FL (66.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (66.8 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are 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 Valdosta workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Thomasville instead of Valdosta?

Thomasville, GA is 41.5 miles from Valdosta 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 Valdosta an affordable place to study public relations?

Valdosta’s median household income of $45,849 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Valdosta 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 Valdosta

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

Data verified: August 31, 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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