Owosso, Michigan has 21 accredited schools offering public relations programs, with tuition ranging from $4,100 to $56,950 per year for indexed programs. Owosso has a population of about 14,658. Median household income is $53,702 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Michigan, the top-earning public relations-related role is Public Relations Manager at a median $117,900 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Public Relations Schools to Owosso
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer public relations programs near Owosso, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Owosso 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 Owosso.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$67,253
Avg net price
$19,680/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 91%
- Programs offered: 82
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
34%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$31,053
Avg net price
$15,524/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 51%
- Programs offered: 3
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$63,075
Avg net price
$27,232/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 79%
- Programs offered: 15
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
90%
Graduation rate
60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$55,874
Avg net price
$17,597/yr
TuitionIn‑state$14,760
Out‑of‑state$14,760
Key stats- Retention rate: 75%
- Programs offered: 91
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$58,612
Avg net price
$9,120/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 77%
- Programs offered: 61
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
69%
Graduation rate
49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$56,075
Avg net price
$32,811/yr
TuitionIn‑state$35,410
Out‑of‑state$35,410
Key stats- Retention rate: 54%
- Programs offered: 36
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$51,732
Avg net price
$19,353/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 75%
- Programs offered: 35
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$51,793
Avg net price
$15,407/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 68%
- Programs offered: 92
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Michigan schools on the Michigan public relations page.
Public Relations Wages Near Owosso
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Michigan, statewide) |
|---|
| Public Relations Specialist | $65,300 |
| Public Relations Manager | $117,900 |
| News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist | $62,760 |
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.
Owosso at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 14,658 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $53,702 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 19.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Owosso-Area Cities With Public Relations Programs
- East Lansing, MI – 23.1 mi away (48,870 pop)
- Flint, MI – 24.5 mi away (338,616 pop)
- Lansing, MI – 27.5 mi away (318,278 pop)
- Burton, MI – 28.2 mi away (28,648 pop)
- Saginaw, MI – 31.5 mi away (120,088 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited public relations schools are near Owosso, MI?
Our directory has 21 accredited schools offering public relations programs near Owosso. The closest is Michigan State University in East Lansing, MI (23.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Albion College (59.4 miles). 9 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying public relations roles in Michigan?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying public relations-related roles in Michigan are: Public Relations Manager ($117,900), Public Relations Specialist ($65,300), News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist ($62,760). Wages for Owosso workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in East Lansing instead of Owosso?
East Lansing, MI is 23.1 miles from Owosso 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 Owosso an affordable place to study public relations?
Owosso’s median household income of $53,702 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Owosso while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Michigan 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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- Marketing programs in Owosso, MI
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- Communications programs in Owosso, MI
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- Social Work programs in Owosso, MI
- Counseling programs in Owosso, MI
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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