Grants Pass, Oregon is home to about 39,183 residents. Median household income is $56,877 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Oregon, the top-earning public relations-related role is Public Relations Manager at a median $131,190 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Public Relations Schools to Grants Pass
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer public relations programs near Grants Pass, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Grants Pass 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 Grants Pass.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$61,324
Avg net price
$22,182/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 86%
- Programs offered: 30
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$53,623
Avg net price
$20,789/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 74%
- Programs offered: 22
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$64,010
Avg net price
$19,604/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 88%
- Programs offered: 54
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$59,761
Avg net price
$31,679/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 80%
- Programs offered: 37
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
80%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$82,804
Avg net price
$28,210/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 86%
- Programs offered: 19
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Oregon schools on the Oregon public relations page.
Public Relations Wages Near Grants Pass
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Oregon, statewide) |
|---|
| Public Relations Specialist | $74,900 |
| Public Relations Manager | $131,190 |
| News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist | $49,200 |
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.
Grants Pass at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 39,183 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $56,877 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 19.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 97.8 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Grants Pass-Area Cities With Public Relations Programs
- Medford, OR – 25.3 mi away (167,922 pop)
- Ashland, OR – 36.4 mi away (21,639 pop)
- Roseburg, OR – 54.6 mi away (44,176 pop)
- Coos Bay, OR – 79.7 mi away (32,024 pop)
- Klamath Falls, OR – 80.9 mi away (42,791 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying public relations roles in Oregon?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying public relations-related roles in Oregon are: Public Relations Manager ($131,190), Public Relations Specialist ($74,900), News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist ($49,200). Wages for Grants Pass workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Medford instead of Grants Pass?
Medford, OR is 25.3 miles from Grants Pass 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 Grants Pass an affordable place to study public relations?
Grants Pass’s median household income of $56,877 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Grants Pass while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Oregon 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 Grants Pass
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- Marketing programs in Grants Pass, OR
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- Kinesiology programs in Grants Pass, OR
- Sports Management programs in Grants Pass, OR
- Early Childhood Education programs in Grants Pass, OR
- Elementary Education programs in Grants Pass, OR
- Biology programs in Grants Pass, OR
- Communications programs in Grants Pass, OR
- Graphic Design programs in Grants Pass, OR
- Human Services programs in Grants Pass, OR
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- Criminal Justice programs in Grants Pass, OR
- Nursing programs in Grants Pass, OR
- Business Administration programs in Grants Pass, OR
- Computer Science programs in Grants Pass, OR
- Psychology programs in Grants Pass, OR
- Education programs in Grants Pass, OR
- Engineering programs in Grants Pass, OR
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- Liberal Arts programs in Grants Pass, OR
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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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