Best Public Relations Schools Near Kyle, TX (2026)

Kyle, Texas has 4 accredited schools offering public relations programs, with tuition ranging from $11,450 to $51,384 per year for indexed programs. Kyle has a population of about 52,439. Median household income is $89,645 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area, the top-earning public relations-related role is Public Relations Manager at a median $130,770 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Public Relations Schools to Kyle

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer public relations programs near Kyle, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Kyle 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 Kyle. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score β€” U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Texas State University

San Marcos, TX 9.1 miles from Kyle
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
64.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,906
Avg net price $16,805/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 61

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Saint Edward's University

Austin, TX 17.1 miles from Kyle
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
58.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 81%
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,826
Avg net price $25,578/yr
Tuition
In‑state$51,384
Out‑of‑state$51,384
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

The University of Texas at Austin

Austin, TX 21.0 miles from Kyle
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
84.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $75,121
Avg net price $19,857/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 96%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Our Lady of the Lake University

San Antonio, TX 57.0 miles from Kyle
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
41.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,675
Avg net price $16,442/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Texas A&M University-College Station

College Station, TX 99.5 miles from Kyle
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
81.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $72,097
Avg net price $21,315/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 76

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Houston

Houston, TX 152.3 miles from Kyle
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
73.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,377
Avg net price $14,276/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 54

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Del Mar College

Corpus Christi, TX 157.0 miles from Kyle
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
45.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 24%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,656
Avg net price $3,399/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 53%
  • Programs offered: 83

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Southwestern Adventist University

Keene, TX 168.5 miles from Kyle
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
44.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,946
Avg net price $22,778/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 19

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Public Relations Wages Near Kyle

Kyle is part of the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area (BLS area code 12420). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Texas statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Public Relations Specialist$69,470Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX$70,815
Public Relations Manager$130,770Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX$133,303
News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist$63,940Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX$65,178

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.


Kyle at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population52,439Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$89,645Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+32.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)98.1 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited public relations schools are near Kyle, TX?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering public relations programs near Kyle. The closest is Texas State University in San Marcos, TX (9.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Our Lady of the Lake University (57.0 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying public relations-related roles near Kyle are: Public Relations Manager ($130,770), Public Relations Specialist ($69,470), News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist ($63,940). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Texas statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in San Marcos instead of Kyle?

San Marcos, TX is 9.5 miles from Kyle 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 Kyle an affordable place to study public relations?

Kyle’s median household income of $89,645 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Kyle while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Texas 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 Kyle

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

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.