Norfolk, Nebraska has 5 accredited schools offering public relations programs, with tuition ranging from $9,432 to $24,422 per year for indexed programs. Norfolk has a population of about 25,962. Median household income is $62,175 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Nebraska, the top-earning public relations-related role is Public Relations Manager at a median $104,440 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Public Relations Schools to Norfolk
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer public relations programs near Norfolk, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Norfolk 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 Norfolk.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$52,415
Avg net price
$23,965/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 79%
- Programs offered: 51
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$56,405
Avg net price
$18,327/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 75%
- Programs offered: 47
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$56,887
Avg net price
$17,747/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 85%
- Programs offered: 155
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$61,289
Avg net price
$17,550/yr
TuitionIn‑state$9,903
Out‑of‑state$9,903
Key stats- Retention rate: 55%
- Programs offered: 67
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$53,316
Avg net price
$26,364/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 76%
- Programs offered: 44
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$51,303
Avg net price
$24,452/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 67%
- Programs offered: 43
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Nebraska schools on the Nebraska public relations page.
Public Relations Wages Near Norfolk
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Nebraska, statewide) |
|---|
| Public Relations Specialist | $61,780 |
| Public Relations Manager | $104,440 |
| News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist | $40,420 |
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.
Norfolk at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 25,962 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $62,175 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 24.0% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Norfolk-Area Cities With Public Relations Programs
- Columbus, NE – 41.5 mi away (22,846 pop)
- Sioux City, IA – 61.6 mi away (106,740 pop)
- Fremont, NE – 63.2 mi away (27,598 pop)
- Omaha, NE – 88.8 mi away (792,463 pop)
- Grand Island, NE – 91.0 mi away (53,556 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited public relations schools are near Norfolk, NE?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering public relations programs near Norfolk. The closest is University of South Dakota in Vermillion, SD (57.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Nebraska Wesleyan University (91.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying public relations roles in Nebraska?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying public relations-related roles in Nebraska are: Public Relations Manager ($104,440), Public Relations Specialist ($61,780), News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist ($40,420). Wages for Norfolk workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Columbus instead of Norfolk?
Columbus, NE is 41.5 miles from Norfolk 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 Norfolk an affordable place to study public relations?
Norfolk’s median household income of $62,175 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Norfolk while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Nebraska 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 31, 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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