Enterprise, Alabama has 5 accredited schools offering communications programs, with tuition ranging from $9,700 to $23,586 per year for indexed programs. Enterprise has a population of about 30,731. In Alabama, the top-earning communications-related role is Public Relations Manager at a median $98,210 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Communications Schools to Enterprise
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer communications programs near Enterprise, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Enterprise city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
How We Rank Schools
Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most
recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS).
To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the
U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked
against schools at the same credential level:
BOCSCORE
- Graduation rate 30%
- Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
- Average net price (lower is better) 20%
- Retention rate 15%
- Fully online availability 10%
Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score.
On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Enterprise.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$42,062
Avg net price
$16,527/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 72%
- Programs offered: 68
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
92%
Graduation rate
34%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$44,391
Avg net price
$13,224/yr
TuitionIn‑state$9,700
Out‑of‑state$20,668
Key stats- Retention rate: 67%
- Programs offered: 42
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$49,601
Avg net price
$22,566/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 67%
- Programs offered: 28
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
98%
Graduation rate
30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$34,502
Avg net price
$20,435/yr
TuitionIn‑state$11,248
Out‑of‑state$19,576
Key stats- Retention rate: 65%
- Programs offered: 43
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
81%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$49,641
Avg net price
$35,013/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 78%
- Programs offered: 43
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
46%
Graduation rate
81%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$65,337
Avg net price
$24,323/yr
TuitionIn‑state$12,890
Out‑of‑state$34,922
Key stats- Retention rate: 94%
- Programs offered: 151
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$42,957
Avg net price
$17,683/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 73%
- Programs offered: 35
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$43,611
Avg net price
$22,382/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 73%
- Programs offered: 46
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Alabama schools on the Alabama communications page.
Communications Wages Near Enterprise
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Alabama, statewide) |
|---|
| Public Relations Specialist | $61,710 |
| Public Relations Manager | $98,210 |
| News Analyst, Reporter and Journalist | $43,440 |
| Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist | $59,530 |
Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
Other Enterprise-Area Cities With Communications Programs
- Dothan, AL – 26.7 mi away (71,650 pop)
- Crestview, FL – 59.0 mi away (36,433 pop)
- Montgomery, AL – 74.7 mi away (195,818 pop)
- Lynn Haven, FL – 76.4 mi away (20,850 pop)
- Fort Walton Beach, FL – 77.4 mi away (21,971 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited communications schools are near Enterprise, AL?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering communications programs near Enterprise. The closest is Troy University in Troy, AL (33.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Alabama State University (76.3 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying communications roles in Alabama?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying communications-related roles in Alabama are: Public Relations Manager ($98,210), Public Relations Specialist ($61,710), Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist ($59,530). Wages for Enterprise workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Dothan instead of Enterprise?
Dothan, AL is 26.7 miles from Enterprise and has its own set of local communications programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
How do I verify a program is accredited?
Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.
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Data verified: August 31, 2026.
Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.
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