Auburn, Indiana has 27 accredited schools offering public relations programs, with tuition ranging from $9,532 to $56,950 per year for indexed programs. Auburn has a population of about 13,464. Median household income is $62,339 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Indiana, the top-earning public relations-related role is Public Relations Manager at a median $114,960 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Public Relations Schools to Auburn
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer public relations programs near Auburn, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Auburn 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Auburn.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$55,362
Avg net price
$18,196/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 68%
- Programs offered: 34
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
76%
Graduation rate
66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$46,672
Avg net price
$19,310/yr
TuitionIn‑state$31,870
Out‑of‑state$31,870
Key stats- Retention rate: 80%
- Programs offered: 30
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$51,504
Avg net price
$18,805/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 69%
- Programs offered: 23
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$59,986
Avg net price
$22,866/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 81%
- Programs offered: 38
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$52,198
Avg net price
$24,865/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 90%
- Programs offered: 29
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$59,986
Avg net price
$16,898/yr
TuitionIn‑state$8,208
Out‑of‑state$8,208
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$51,833
Avg net price
$14,940/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 77%
- Programs offered: 98
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$48,899
Avg net price
$25,021/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 65%
- Programs offered: 25
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Indiana schools on the Indiana public relations page.
Public Relations Wages Near Auburn
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Indiana, statewide) |
|---|
| Public Relations Specialist | $64,900 |
| Public Relations Manager | $114,960 |
| News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist | $47,610 |
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.
Auburn at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 13,464 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $62,339 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 22.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Auburn-Area Cities With Public Relations Programs
- Fort Wayne, IN – 19.7 mi away (326,814 pop)
- Warsaw, IN – 42.0 mi away (32,622 pop)
- Goshen, IN – 42.6 mi away (34,458 pop)
- Elkhart, IN – 52.0 mi away (147,181 pop)
- Mishawaka, IN – 61.3 mi away (51,020 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited public relations schools are near Auburn, IN?
Our directory has 27 accredited schools offering public relations programs near Auburn. The closest is Purdue University Fort Wayne in Fort Wayne, IN (17.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Siena Heights University (65.2 miles). 9 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying public relations roles in Indiana?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying public relations-related roles in Indiana are: Public Relations Manager ($114,960), Public Relations Specialist ($64,900), News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist ($47,610). Wages for Auburn workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Fort Wayne instead of Auburn?
Fort Wayne, IN is 19.7 miles from Auburn 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 Auburn an affordable place to study public relations?
Auburn’s median household income of $62,339 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Auburn while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Indiana 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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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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