Best Public Relations Schools Near Bridgeton, NJ (2026)

Updated August 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Bridgeton, New Jersey has 32 accredited schools offering public relations programs, with tuition ranging from $5,640 to $62,412 per year for indexed programs. Bridgeton has a population of about 27,722. In New Jersey, the top-earning public relations-related role is Public Relations Manager at a median $174,980 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Public Relations Schools to Bridgeton

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

Rowan University

Glassboro, NJ 20.1 miles from Bridgeton
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
68.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 78%
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,988
Avg net price $22,408/yr
Tuition
In‑state$16,574
Out‑of‑state$26,932
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 89

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Rider University

Lawrenceville, NJ 66.1 miles from Bridgeton
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
64.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,208
Avg net price $24,792/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 56

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

New Brunswick, NJ 84.7 miles from Bridgeton
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
79.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 84%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $74,479
Avg net price $24,406/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 61

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Monmouth University

West Long Branch, NJ 87.5 miles from Bridgeton
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
66.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $67,991
Avg net price $30,988/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Kean University

Union, NJ 101.1 miles from Bridgeton
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
65.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,237
Avg net price $12,447/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 41

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Seton Hall University

South Orange, NJ 104.6 miles from Bridgeton
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
66.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $70,196
Avg net price $31,446/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Saint Peter's University

Jersey City, NJ 108.6 miles from Bridgeton
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
62.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,815
Avg net price $12,199/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Montclair State University

Montclair, NJ 113.2 miles from Bridgeton
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
73.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,415
Avg net price $15,566/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Public Relations Wages Near Bridgeton

Bridgeton is part of the Vineland, NJ metro area (BLS area code 47220). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New Jersey statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Public Relations Specialist$56,870Vineland, NJ$59,240
Public Relations Manager$174,980NJ statewide$182,271
News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist$59,830NJ statewide$62,323

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.

Bridgeton at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Regional Price Parity (US=100)96.0 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited public relations schools are near Bridgeton, NJ?

Our directory has 32 accredited schools offering public relations programs near Bridgeton. The closest is Rowan University in Glassboro, NJ (20.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Cecil College (41.5 miles). 9 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying public relations-related roles near Bridgeton are: Public Relations Manager ($174,980), News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist ($59,830), Public Relations Specialist ($56,870). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with New Jersey statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Millville instead of Bridgeton?

Millville, NJ is 9.6 miles from Bridgeton 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.

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 Bridgeton

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

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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