Best Public Relations Schools Near Chillicothe, OH (2026)

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

Chillicothe, Ohio has 22 accredited schools offering public relations programs, with tuition ranging from $3,675 to $49,140 per year for indexed programs. Chillicothe has a population of about 21,958. Median household income is $49,193 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Ohio, the top-earning public relations-related role is Public Relations Manager at a median $118,670 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Public Relations Schools to Chillicothe

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

Capital University

Columbus, OH 42.7 miles from Chillicothe
  • 4 year
45.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,143
Avg net price $22,576/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Franklin University

Columbus, OH 42.7 miles from Chillicothe
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
35.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,892
Avg net price $25,243/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 40%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Ohio Dominican University

Columbus, OH 45.4 miles from Chillicothe
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
43.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,748
Avg net price $20,079/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 26

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Columbus, OH 45.6 miles from Chillicothe
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
80.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,409
Avg net price $17,339/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 66

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Ohio University-Main Campus

Athens, OH 47.7 miles from Chillicothe
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
63.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,581
Avg net price $21,637/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 86

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Otterbein University

Westerville, OH 54.4 miles from Chillicothe
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
64.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,313
Avg net price $19,237/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

University of Dayton

Dayton, OH 69.0 miles from Chillicothe
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
74.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 80%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $75,537
Avg net price $29,533/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Sinclair Community College

Dayton, OH 71.0 miles from Chillicothe
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
55.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,558
Avg net price $5,992/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 144

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Public Relations Wages Near Chillicothe

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Ohio, statewide)
Public Relations Specialist$64,840
Public Relations Manager$118,670
News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist$47,880

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.

Chillicothe at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population21,958Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$49,193Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+21.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited public relations schools are near Chillicothe, OH?

Our directory has 22 accredited schools offering public relations programs near Chillicothe. The closest is Capital University in Columbus, OH (42.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Sinclair Community College (70.5 miles). 8 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying public relations roles in Ohio?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying public relations-related roles in Ohio are: Public Relations Manager ($118,670), Public Relations Specialist ($64,840), News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist ($47,880). Wages for Chillicothe workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Lancaster instead of Chillicothe?

Lancaster, OH is 33.8 miles from Chillicothe 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 Chillicothe an affordable place to study public relations?

Chillicothe’s median household income of $49,193 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Chillicothe while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Ohio 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 Chillicothe

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

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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