Longmont, Colorado has 5 accredited schools offering communications programs, with tuition ranging from $13,373 to $44,918 per year for indexed programs. Longmont has a population of about 98,958. Median household income is $89,724 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 46.3% 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 Longmont
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer communications programs near Longmont, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Longmont 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 Longmont.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
78%
Graduation rate
75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$69,738
Avg net price
$25,346/yr
TuitionIn‑state$15,666
Out‑of‑state$44,918
Key stats- Retention rate: 90%
- Programs offered: 24
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$41,887
Avg net price
$11,463/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 68%
- Programs offered: 61
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$72,105
Avg net price
$18,397/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 73%
- Programs offered: 37
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$52,231
Avg net price
$17,760/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 75%
- Programs offered: 33
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
89%
Graduation rate
67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$60,543
Avg net price
$21,279/yr
TuitionIn‑state$13,373
Out‑of‑state$34,783
Key stats- Retention rate: 85%
- Programs offered: 52
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$52,093
Avg net price
$15,327/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 66%
- Programs offered: 51
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
75%
Graduation rate
47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$64,270
Avg net price
$11,900/yr
TuitionIn‑state$10,383
Out‑of‑state$29,391
Key stats- Retention rate: 72%
- Programs offered: 35
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$46,288
Avg net price
$9,044/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 93%
- Programs offered: 78
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Colorado schools on the Colorado communications page.
Communications Wages Near Longmont
Longmont 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.
Longmont at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 98,958 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $89,724 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 46.3% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 105.2 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Longmont-Area Cities With Communications Programs
- Firestone, CO – 8.1 mi away (27,332 pop)
- Erie, CO – 9.5 mi away (22,803 pop)
- Lafayette, CO – 12.1 mi away (91,767 pop)
- Boulder, CO – 12.7 mi away (127,190 pop)
- Louisville, CO – 13.9 mi away (20,801 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited communications schools are near Longmont, CO?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering communications programs near Longmont. The closest is University of Colorado Boulder in Boulder, CO (14.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Colorado State University-Fort Collins (27.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying communications roles near Longmont?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying communications-related roles near Longmont 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 Firestone instead of Longmont?
Firestone, CO is 8.1 miles from Longmont 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 Longmont an affordable place to study communications?
Longmont’s median household income of $89,724 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Longmont 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: July 30, 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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