Public Relations · South Carolina

Public Relations colleges in South Carolina

CampusPin lists 37 U.S. colleges in South Carolina 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 South Carolina that offer Public Relations

Public Relations programs in South Carolina: by the numbers

A quick comparison of the 37 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.

Schools listed

37

Public / private

16 / 21

Universities / 2-year

31 / 6

Cities represented

23

In-state tuition range

$4,448–$58,312

Median in-state tuition

$15,956

Lowest published in-state tuition

Tri-County Technical College

$4,448

Most selective

Allen University

32% acceptance

Largest by enrollment

University of South Carolina-Columbia

36,222 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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