Best Public Relations Schools Near Attleboro, MA (2026)

Attleboro, Massachusetts has 32 accredited schools offering public relations programs, with tuition ranging from $5,550 to $63,550 per year for indexed programs. Attleboro has a population of about 46,499. Median household income is $93,266 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area, the top-earning public relations-related role is Public Relations Manager at a median $146,370 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Public Relations Schools to Attleboro

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

Curry College

Milton, MA 23.3 miles from Attleboro
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
44.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 88%
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,400
Avg net price $29,207/yr
Tuition
In‑state$47,970
Out‑of‑state$47,970
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 21

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Emerson College

Boston, MA 28.4 miles from Attleboro
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
67.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 51%
Graduation rate 78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,832
Avg net price $49,180/yr
Tuition
In‑state$57,056
Out‑of‑state$57,056
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 15

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Lasell University

Newton, MA 28.6 miles from Attleboro
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
46.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,705
Avg net price $27,511/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Simmons University

Boston, MA 30.4 miles from Attleboro
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
70.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,494
Avg net price $25,265/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Boston University

Boston, MA 30.6 miles from Attleboro
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
81.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 11%
Graduation rate 89%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $83,238
Avg net price $24,402/yr
Tuition
In‑state$68,102
Out‑of‑state$68,102
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 95%
  • Programs offered: 85

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Suffolk University

Boston, MA 31.8 miles from Attleboro
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
59.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $67,506
Avg net price $29,618/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Harvard University

Cambridge, MA 31.9 miles from Attleboro
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
90.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 98%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $101,817
Avg net price $19,066/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 98%
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Tufts University

Medford, MA 35.0 miles from Attleboro
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
77.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 94%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $83,214
Avg net price $39,998/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 96%
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Public Relations Wages Near Attleboro

Attleboro is part of the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area (BLS area code 39300). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Massachusetts statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Public Relations Specialist$77,210Providence-Warwick, RI-MA$75,845
Public Relations Manager$146,370Providence-Warwick, RI-MA$143,782
News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist$63,430Providence-Warwick, RI-MA$62,308

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.


Attleboro at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population46,499Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$93,266Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+33.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)101.8 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited public relations schools are near Attleboro, MA?

Our directory has 32 accredited schools offering public relations programs near Attleboro. The closest is Providence College in Providence, RI (9.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Northeastern University Professional Programs (30.2 miles). 8 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying public relations-related roles near Attleboro are: Public Relations Manager ($146,370), Public Relations Specialist ($77,210), News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist ($63,430). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Massachusetts statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in North Attleborough instead of Attleboro?

North Attleborough, MA is 3.4 miles from Attleboro 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 Attleboro an affordable place to study public relations?

Attleboro’s median household income of $93,266 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Attleboro while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Massachusetts 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 Attleboro

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

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.