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Cheapest Public Relations Colleges in Rhode Island

Ranked by lowest net price after financial aid. See our methodology.

Rhode Island College stands out with net costs under $11,000, making it the clear budget leader among six public relations and advertising programs statewide. The $34,550 gap between the cheapest option and Providence College reflects Rhode Island's sharp divide between public and private education costs. With the state's defense contractors and healthcare systems requiring skilled communicators, graduates from URI earn around $40,608 while carrying reasonable debt loads of $22,214.
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Programs
$10,988 – $45,538
Net Price Range
$37,390
Avg. Program Earnings
65.3%
Avg. Graduation Rate

6 Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $10,988 $10,986 46.2% 87.5%
2 $19,899 $16,408 71.0% 76.4%
3 $21,611 $13,365 67.5%
4 $32,478 $40,408 54.9% 83.4%
5 $38,123 $42,666 66.6% 91.0%
6 $45,538 $60,848 87.9% 52.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Rhode Island College the most affordable option for PR students?

Rhode Island College charges just $10,988 in net costs, nearly $9,000 less than the next cheapest program at URI. The school maintains an 87.53% acceptance rate, making it accessible for students seeking budget-friendly communications training.

How do earnings compare between URI and private school graduates?

URI graduates earn $40,608 annually, outpacing Roger Williams University graduates who earn $33,993 despite paying significantly more. This $6,615 earnings advantage helps URI graduates manage their $22,214 average debt load more effectively.

Does Johnson & Wales offer different cost structures for their programs?

Johnson & Wales operates both online and campus programs with dramatically different pricing. The online version costs $21,611 in net price while the Providence campus reaches $32,478, though both programs carry identical $24,500 debt levels.

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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.