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Best Online Communications Programs in Lafayette, CO (2026)
Lafayette, Colorado has 5 accredited schools offering communications programs, with tuition ranging from $10,383 to $54,242 per year for indexed programs. Lafayette has a population of about 30,471. Median household income is $110,431 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 65.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Boulder, CO metro area, the top-earning communications-related role is Public Relations Manager at a median $153,370 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Communications Schools to Lafayette
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer communications programs near Lafayette, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Lafayette city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Colorado schools on the Colorado communications page.
Communications Wages Near Lafayette
Lafayette is part of the Boulder, CO metro area (BLS area code 14500). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Colorado statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialist | $81,180 | Boulder, CO | $77,167 |
| Public Relations Manager | $153,370 | Boulder, CO | $145,789 |
| News Analyst, Reporter and Journalist | $60,770 | CO statewide | $57,766 |
| Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist | $97,600 | Boulder, CO | $92,776 |
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.
Lafayette at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,471 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $110,431 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 65.6% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 105.2 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Lafayette-Area Cities With Communications Programs
- Louisville, CO – 2.9 mi away (20,801 pop)
- Broomfield, CO – 3.7 mi away (66,529 pop)
- Erie, CO – 4.3 mi away (22,803 pop)
- Westminster, CO – 7.9 mi away (113,875 pop)
- Boulder, CO – 8.3 mi away (127,190 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited communications schools are near Lafayette, CO?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering communications programs near Lafayette. The closest is University of Colorado Boulder in Boulder, CO (8.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Colorado Christian University (19.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying communications roles near Lafayette?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying communications-related roles near Lafayette are: Public Relations Manager ($153,370), Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist ($97,600), Public Relations Specialist ($81,180). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Colorado statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Louisville instead of Lafayette?
Louisville, CO is 2.9 miles from Lafayette 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.
Is Lafayette an affordable place to study communications?
Lafayette’s median household income of $110,431 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lafayette while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Colorado public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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 10, 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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