Cheapest Public Relations Colleges in North Carolina

North Carolina A&T State University charges just $10,980 net per year for Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication programs, making it significantly more affordable than Duke University's $34,454 price tag. The state's 12 programs span from $10,980 to $41,048, reflecting a dramatic cost divide between public and private institutions. With Charlotte serving as a major banking center and the Research Triangle driving tech growth, North Carolina offers strong career prospects for communications graduates. Appalachian State graduates earn $33,077 annually, while some programs show more modest returns around $25,194.

Programs

$10,980 – $41,048

Net Price Range

$29,136

Avg. Program Earnings

62.0%

Avg. Graduation Rate

12 Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	North Carolina A & T State University Greensboro, North Carolina	$10,980	$6,748	55.3%	56.4%
2	University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, North Carolina	$14,745	$7,214	67.7%	79.6%
3	Appalachian State University Boone, North Carolina	$16,487	$7,541	73.1%	83.1%
4	University of Mount Olive Mount Olive, North Carolina	$17,893	$25,950	47.5%	74.6%
5	Meredith College Raleigh, North Carolina	$20,197	$43,936	65.0%	73.2%
6	Wingate University Wingate, North Carolina	$21,371	$40,196	46.8%	86.2%
7	William Peace University Raleigh, North Carolina	$21,728	$33,150	44.3%	63.2%
8	Campbell University Buies Creek, North Carolina	$23,991	$40,410	55.9%	88.6%
9	Methodist University Fayetteville, North Carolina	$24,978	$39,664	40.1%	75.7%
10	Duke University Durham, North Carolina	$34,454	$65,805	95.8%	6.4%
11	High Point University High Point, North Carolina	$40,721	$44,208	70.0%	78.9%
12	Elon University Elon, North Carolina	$41,048	$44,536	83.0%	74.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes North Carolina A&T State University the most affordable option?

North Carolina A&T charges $10,980 net annually, with in-state students paying just $6,748. This public university maintains a 56% acceptance rate while graduating 55% of its students.

How do graduation rates vary across price points?

Duke University leads with a 95.8% graduation rate at $34,454 net cost, while more affordable options like University of Mount Olive graduate 47.5% of students at $17,893. Appalachian State offers middle ground with 73.1% graduation rates at $16,487.

Does attending a more expensive program guarantee higher earnings?

Not necessarily in this field. Appalachian State graduates earn $33,077 annually at a net cost of $16,487, while Wingate University graduates earn $25,194 despite charging $21,371 net tuition.

Where do students face the highest debt loads?

Meredith College graduates carry $27,000 in debt, the highest among schools reporting debt data. UNC Charlotte keeps debt manageable at $19,500, while Appalachian State graduates owe $18,836 on average.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.