Rolla, Missouri has 13 accredited schools offering public relations programs, with tuition ranging from $14,112 to $65,790 per year for indexed programs. Rolla has a population of about 20,144. Median household income is $42,518 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Missouri, the top-earning public relations-related role is Public Relations Manager at a median $114,710 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Public Relations Schools to Rolla
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer public relations programs near Rolla, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Rolla 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 Rolla.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$62,105
Avg net price
$22,066/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 84%
- Programs offered: 39
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$50,876
Avg net price
$27,047/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 73%
- Programs offered: 61
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$53,278
Avg net price
$19,638/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 69%
- Programs offered: 57
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
93%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$86,182
Avg net price
$21,786/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 95%
- Programs offered: 49
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$53,037
Avg net price
$15,071/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 71%
- Programs offered: 51
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$46,573
Avg net price
$18,669/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 78%
- Programs offered: 35
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$40,694
Avg net price
$20,831/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 78%
- Programs offered: 31
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$49,827
Avg net price
$17,613/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 78%
- Programs offered: 83
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Missouri schools on the Missouri public relations page.
Public Relations Wages Near Rolla
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Missouri, statewide) |
|---|
| Public Relations Specialist | $61,130 |
| Public Relations Manager | $114,710 |
| News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist | $46,920 |
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.
Rolla at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 20,144 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $42,518 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 35.5% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Rolla-Area Cities With Public Relations Programs
- Jefferson City, MO – 48.5 mi away (58,439 pop)
- Farmington, MO – 73.5 mi away (44,494 pop)
- Wildwood, MO – 73.6 mi away (35,756 pop)
- Columbia, MO – 75.7 mi away (138,675 pop)
- Wentzville, MO – 77.2 mi away (37,395 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited public relations schools are near Rolla, MO?
Our directory has 13 accredited schools offering public relations programs near Rolla. The closest is Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla, MO (1.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Missouri-St Louis (94.7 miles). 10 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying public relations roles in Missouri?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying public relations-related roles in Missouri are: Public Relations Manager ($114,710), Public Relations Specialist ($61,130), News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist ($46,920). Wages for Rolla workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Jefferson City instead of Rolla?
Jefferson City, MO is 48.5 miles from Rolla 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 Rolla an affordable place to study public relations?
Rolla’s median household income of $42,518 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Rolla while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Missouri 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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