Best Public Relations Schools Near Midwest City, OK (2026)

Midwest City, Oklahoma has 9 accredited schools offering public relations programs, with tuition ranging from $8,032 to $35,648 per year for indexed programs. Midwest City has a population of about 58,170. Median household income is $57,739 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Oklahoma City, OK metro area, the top-earning public relations-related role is Public Relations Manager at a median $81,000 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Public Relations Schools to Midwest City

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

Oklahoma Christian University

Edmond, OK 10.6 miles from Midwest City
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
46.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 97%
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,203
Avg net price $21,872/yr
Tuition
In‑state$27,180
Out‑of‑state$27,180
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Central Oklahoma

Edmond, OK 14.4 miles from Midwest City
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
39.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,351
Avg net price $18,309/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 64

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus

Norman, OK 18.9 miles from Midwest City
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
78.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 77%
Graduation rate 75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,126
Avg net price $15,300/yr
Tuition
In‑state$9,797
Out‑of‑state$27,377
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 54

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Canadian Valley Technology Center

El Reno, OK 33.2 miles from Midwest City
  • 2 year
48.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $31,355
Avg net price $12,871/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 57

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

Stillwater, OK 48.5 miles from Midwest City
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
68.1 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 75%
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,413
Avg net price $17,447/yr
Tuition
In‑state$10,234
Out‑of‑state$25,754
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 73

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Oral Roberts University

Tulsa, OK 87.8 miles from Midwest City
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
43.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 99%
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,885
Avg net price $25,365/yr
Tuition
In‑state$35,470
Out‑of‑state$35,470
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Public Relations Wages Near Midwest City

Midwest City is part of the Oklahoma City, OK metro area (BLS area code 36420). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Oklahoma statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Public Relations Specialist$66,410Oklahoma City, OK$73,462
Public Relations Manager$81,000Oklahoma City, OK$89,602
News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist$51,630Oklahoma City, OK$57,113

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.


Midwest City at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population58,170Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$57,739Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+24.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)90.4 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited public relations schools are near Midwest City, OK?

Our directory has 9 accredited schools offering public relations programs near Midwest City. The closest is Oklahoma City University in Oklahoma City, OK (9.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Oral Roberts University (89.2 miles). 8 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying public relations roles near Midwest City?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying public relations-related roles near Midwest City are: Public Relations Manager ($81,000), Public Relations Specialist ($66,410), News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist ($51,630). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Oklahoma statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Del City instead of Midwest City?

Del City, OK is 4.1 miles from Midwest City 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 Midwest City an affordable place to study public relations?

Midwest City’s median household income of $57,739 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Midwest City while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Oklahoma 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 Midwest City

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

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.