Cheapest Public Relations Colleges in Oklahoma

Oklahoma State University leads the state's most affordable Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication programs with a net price of just $16,378, while private options like Oklahoma Baptist University cost $23,880. The $7,500 gap between cheapest and most expensive reflects Oklahoma's mix of accessible public universities and faith-based private colleges. Graduates enter a state economy anchored by energy companies, aerospace contractors around Tinker Air Force Base, and growing healthcare systems that all need skilled communication professionals.

Programs

$16,378 – $23,880

Net Price Range

$34,940

Avg. Program Earnings

53.8%

Avg. Graduation Rate

9 Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, Oklahoma	$16,378	$10,234	65.9%	70.6%
2	Mid-America Christian University Oklahoma City, Oklahoma	$17,123	$19,896	33.3%
3	University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, Oklahoma	$17,413	$9,595	75.3%	72.9%
4	Southern Nazarene University Bethany, Oklahoma	$17,838	$29,600	48.8%
5	University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, Oklahoma	$18,990	$8,522	37.5%	69.9%
6	Oklahoma Christian University Edmond, Oklahoma	$21,423	$25,900	55.2%	96.0%
7	Oklahoma City University Oklahoma City, Oklahoma	$21,556	$33,586	64.2%	70.4%
8	Oral Roberts University Tulsa, Oklahoma	$23,600	$34,100	53.9%	78.4%
9	Oklahoma Baptist University Shawnee, Oklahoma	$23,880	$34,050	49.7%	47.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the wide graduation rate differences among Oklahoma communication programs?

University of Oklahoma leads with a 75.3% graduation rate compared to Mid-America Christian's 33.3%, reflecting different student populations and academic support systems. Public universities like OSU (65.9%) generally show stronger completion rates than smaller private colleges, though Oklahoma Christian achieves 55.2% despite higher costs.

How do earnings compare between Oklahoma's public and private communication programs?

University of Oklahoma graduates earn the highest median salary at $38,289, followed by University of Central Oklahoma at $33,726 and Oklahoma State at $32,806. Only public universities report earnings data, but their consistent $32,000-$38,000 range suggests stable entry-level opportunities across the state.

Does Oklahoma's Promise program help with communication degree costs?

Oklahoma's Promise covers full tuition for qualifying low-income students at public universities, making programs like OSU ($10,234 in-state tuition) and UCO ($8,522) essentially free. This state scholarship explains why public options show such low net prices compared to private alternatives that cost $19,896-$34,100.

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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.