Foley, Alabama has 5 accredited schools offering communications programs. Foley has a population of about 28,043. 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 Foley
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer communications programs near Foley, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Foley 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 Foley.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$51,500
Avg net price
$20,449/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 68%
- Programs offered: 33
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$49,379
Avg net price
$17,648/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 76%
- Programs offered: 87
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
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
Graduation rate
42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$44,232
Avg net price
$12,684/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 63%
- Programs offered: 43
Source: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
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
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Alabama schools on the Alabama communications page.
Communications Wages Near Foley
Foley is part of the Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL metro area (BLS area code 19300). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Alabama statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| Public Relations Specialist | $68,260 | Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | $72,080 |
| Public Relations Manager | $98,210 | AL statewide | $103,706 |
| News Analyst, Reporter and Journalist | $43,440 | AL statewide | $45,871 |
| Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist | $57,000 | Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | $60,190 |
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.
Foley at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 94.7 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Foley-Area Cities With Communications Programs
- Fairhope, AL – 15.2 mi away (26,044 pop)
- Daphne, AL – 20.2 mi away (30,751 pop)
- Pensacola, FL – 28.7 mi away (352,187 pop)
- Mobile, AL – 32.2 mi away (201,367 pop)
- Prichard, AL – 37.9 mi away (22,185 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited communications schools are near Foley, AL?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering communications programs near Foley. The closest is University of West Florida in Pensacola, FL (28.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (91.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying communications roles near Foley?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying communications-related roles near Foley are: Public Relations Manager ($98,210), Public Relations Specialist ($68,260), Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist ($57,000). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Alabama statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Fairhope instead of Foley?
Fairhope, AL is 15.2 miles from Foley 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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