Best Public Relations Schools Near Terre Haute, IN (2026)

Terre Haute, Indiana has 12 accredited schools offering public relations programs, with tuition ranging from $5,154 to $47,560 per year for indexed programs. Terre Haute has a population of about 58,491. Median household income is $41,960 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.1% 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 Terre Haute

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

Vincennes University

Vincennes, IN 54.2 miles from Terre Haute
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
48.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,110
Avg net price $11,225/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 51%
  • Programs offered: 92

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Indiana University-Indianapolis

Indianapolis, IN 67.3 miles from Terre Haute
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
60.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 76%
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,198
Avg net price $11,668/yr
Tuition
In‑state$10,762
Out‑of‑state$34,891
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 97

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

University of Indianapolis

Indianapolis, IN 68.1 miles from Terre Haute
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
51.2 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 66%
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,610
Avg net price $21,602/yr
Tuition
In‑state$37,200
Out‑of‑state$37,200
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Butler University

Indianapolis, IN 69.2 miles from Terre Haute
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
73.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $77,235
Avg net price $36,041/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Franklin College

Franklin, IN 71.4 miles from Terre Haute
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
43.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 70%
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,376
Avg net price $22,855/yr
Tuition
In‑state$38,710
Out‑of‑state$38,710
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 14

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Purdue University Global

West Lafayette, IN 72.5 miles from Terre Haute
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
45.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,596
Avg net price $7,770/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 43%
  • Programs offered: 69

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Anderson University

Anderson, IN 101.3 miles from Terre Haute
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
42.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,899
Avg net price $25,021/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Evansville

Evansville, IN 103.7 miles from Terre Haute
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
63.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 78%
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,770
Avg net price $18,499/yr
Tuition
In‑state$44,172
Out‑of‑state$44,172
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Public Relations Wages Near Terre Haute

Terre Haute is part of the Terre Haute, IN metro area (BLS area code 45460). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Indiana statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Public Relations Specialist$63,320Terre Haute, IN$72,118
Public Relations Manager$114,960IN statewide$130,934
News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist$47,610IN statewide$54,226

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.


Terre Haute at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population58,491Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$41,960Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+23.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)87.8 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited public relations schools are near Terre Haute, IN?

Our directory has 12 accredited schools offering public relations programs near Terre Haute. The closest is Indiana State University in Terre Haute, IN (1.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Purdue University Global (72.5 miles). 9 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying public relations roles near Terre Haute?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying public relations-related roles near Terre Haute are: Public Relations Manager ($114,960), Public Relations Specialist ($63,320), News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist ($47,610). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Indiana statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Charleston instead of Terre Haute?

Charleston, IL is 42.8 miles from Terre Haute 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 Terre Haute an affordable place to study public relations?

Terre Haute’s median household income of $41,960 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Terre Haute 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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Other Programs Available in Terre Haute

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

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.