Public Relations · Alaska
Public Relations colleges in Alaska
CampusPin lists 6 U.S. colleges in Alaska that offer Public Relations programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.
Public Relations trains students to shape an organization's reputation through media relations, messaging, and crisis communication, suiting strong writers who like persuasion and strategy.
Schools in Alaska that offer Public Relations
Alaska Bible College
Palmer, AK · University · Private
Tuition
$10,930
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
34
Alaska Pacific University
Anchorage, AK · University · Private
Tuition
$20,760
Acceptance
86%
Enrollment
541
Charter College
Anchorage, AK · University · Private
Tuition
$18,678
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
2,277
Ilisagvik College
Barrow, AK · University · Public
Tuition
$5,260
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
175
University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK · University · Public
Tuition
$7,566
Acceptance
67%
Enrollment
7,550
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK · University · Public
Tuition
$8,640
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
5,029
Public Relations programs in Alaska: by the numbers
A quick comparison of the 6 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.
Schools listed
6
Public / private
3 / 3
Universities / 2-year
6 / 0
Cities represented
4
In-state tuition range
$5,260–$20,760
Median in-state tuition
$9,785
Lowest published in-state tuition
Ilisagvik College
$5,260
Most selective
University of Alaska Anchorage
67% acceptance
Largest by enrollment
University of Alaska Anchorage
7,550 students
Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.
What you'll study in a Public Relations program
- Media relations and pitching to journalists
- PR writing: press releases, pitches, fact sheets, op-eds
- Strategic message development and campaign planning
- Crisis communication and reputation management
- Communication research and measuring campaign results
- Media law, ethics, and disclosure rules
- Social and digital media management for organizations
- Internship and portfolio capstone
Where a Public Relations degree can lead
- Public relations specialists
- Media Relations Coordinator
- Communications Specialist
- Social Media Manager
- Public relations and fundraising managers
- Corporate Communications Associate
Typical pay: BLS, 2024: public relations specialists median $69,780
A Public Relations major, usually a bachelor's degree, covers media relations, strategic messaging, crisis and reputation management, campaign planning, and PR writing across press releases, pitches, and social channels. Coursework typically includes communication theory, PR research and measurement, media law and ethics, and a portfolio-building capstone, with most programs requiring an internship at an agency, nonprofit, corporate communications team, or government office.
Graduates write and place stories with journalists, manage social and digital channels, plan events and announcements, draft executive communications, and coordinate responses during a crisis. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, public relations specialists earned a median wage of $69,780 in 2024, and the occupation is projected to grow 4.8% from 2024 to 2034. Entry-level specialist roles generally require a bachelor's degree, while senior management positions, such as public relations and fundraising manager, often expect substantial experience and sometimes a graduate degree.
The major pairs naturally with a Marketing, Journalism, or Political Science double major or minor, and overlaps heavily with broader Communications programs.
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