Liberal, Kansas is home to about 19,107 residents. Median household income is $61,875 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 10.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Kansas, the top-earning public relations-related role is Public Relations Manager at a median $129,760 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Public Relations Schools to Liberal
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer public relations programs near Liberal, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Liberal 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 Liberal.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$45,846
Avg net price
$22,371/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 55%
- Programs offered: 21
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$55,041
Avg net price
$19,971/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 70%
- Programs offered: 23
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$51,532
Avg net price
$13,194/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 68%
- Programs offered: 72
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$55,646
Avg net price
$29,824/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 54%
- Programs offered: 33
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$51,152
Avg net price
$22,671/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 60%
- Programs offered: 22
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$57,262
Avg net price
$19,406/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 86%
- Programs offered: 62
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$49,774
Avg net price
$15,280/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 69%
- Programs offered: 44
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$61,945
Avg net price
$18,059/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 86%
- Programs offered: 67
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Kansas schools on the Kansas public relations page.
Public Relations Wages Near Liberal
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Kansas, statewide) |
|---|
| Public Relations Specialist | $64,860 |
| Public Relations Manager | $129,760 |
| News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist | $45,870 |
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.
Liberal at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 19,107 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $61,875 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 10.6% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying public relations roles in Kansas?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying public relations-related roles in Kansas are: Public Relations Manager ($129,760), Public Relations Specialist ($64,860), News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist ($45,870). Wages for Liberal workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Garden City instead of Liberal?
Garden City, KS is 64.4 miles from Liberal 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 Liberal an affordable place to study public relations?
Liberal’s median household income of $61,875 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Liberal while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Kansas 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 Liberal
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- Economics programs in Liberal, KS
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- Health Information Management programs in Liberal, KS
- Hospitality Management programs in Liberal, KS
- International Business programs in Liberal, KS
- Organizational Leadership programs in Liberal, KS
- Management Information Systems programs in Liberal, KS
- Nonprofit Management programs in Liberal, KS
- Operations Management programs in Liberal, KS
- Public Administration programs in Liberal, KS
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- Retail Management programs in Liberal, KS
- Risk Management programs in Liberal, KS
- Statistics programs in Liberal, KS
- Taxation programs in Liberal, KS
- Corrections programs in Liberal, KS
- Crime Analysis programs in Liberal, KS
- Criminal Justice Administration programs in Liberal, KS
- Criminology programs in Liberal, KS
- Cybercrime programs in Liberal, KS
- Emergency Management programs in Liberal, KS
- Fire Science programs in Liberal, KS
- Forensic Science programs in Liberal, KS
- Legal Services programs in Liberal, KS
- Legal Studies programs in Liberal, KS
- Paralegal programs in Liberal, KS
- Security Management programs in Liberal, KS
- Cloud Computing programs in Liberal, KS
- Computer Engineering programs in Liberal, KS
- Innovation programs in Liberal, KS
- Mobile App Development programs in Liberal, KS
- Software Development programs in Liberal, KS
- User Experience programs in Liberal, KS
- Web Development programs in Liberal, KS
- Artificial Intelligence programs in Liberal, KS
- Machine Learning programs in Liberal, KS
- Supply Chain Management programs in Liberal, KS
- Data Analytics programs in Liberal, KS
- Public Health programs in Liberal, KS
- Human Resources programs in Liberal, KS
- Project Management programs in Liberal, KS
- Special Education programs in Liberal, KS
- Homeland Security programs in Liberal, KS
- Marketing programs in Liberal, KS
- Finance programs in Liberal, KS
- Kinesiology programs in Liberal, KS
- Sports Management programs in Liberal, KS
- Early Childhood Education programs in Liberal, KS
- Elementary Education programs in Liberal, KS
- Biology programs in Liberal, KS
- Communications programs in Liberal, KS
- Graphic Design programs in Liberal, KS
- Human Services programs in Liberal, KS
- MBA programs in Liberal, KS
- Criminal Justice programs in Liberal, KS
- Nursing programs in Liberal, KS
- Business Administration programs in Liberal, KS
- Computer Science programs in Liberal, KS
- Psychology programs in Liberal, KS
- Education programs in Liberal, KS
- Engineering programs in Liberal, KS
- Technology programs in Liberal, KS
- Liberal Arts programs in Liberal, KS
- Healthcare programs in Liberal, KS
- Cybersecurity programs in Liberal, KS
- Accounting programs in Liberal, KS
- Healthcare Administration programs in Liberal, KS
- Social Work programs in Liberal, KS
- Counseling programs in Liberal, KS
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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