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Best Online Communications Programs in Loveland, CO (2026)
Loveland, Colorado has 5 accredited schools offering communications programs, with tuition ranging from $13,373 to $44,918 per year for indexed programs. Loveland has a population of about 77,350. Median household income is $82,592 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 39.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO metro area, the top-earning communications-related role is Public Relations Manager at a median $134,390 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Communications Schools to Loveland
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer communications programs near Loveland, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Loveland 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 Loveland
Loveland is part of the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO metro area (BLS area code 22660). 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 | $77,010 | Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $76,172 |
| Public Relations Manager | $134,390 | Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $132,928 |
| News Analyst, Reporter and Journalist | $60,770 | CO statewide | $60,109 |
| Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist | $74,240 | Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $73,432 |
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.
Loveland at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 77,350 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $82,592 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 39.1% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 101.1 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Loveland-Area Cities With Communications Programs
- Johnstown, CO – 7.6 mi away (21,313 pop)
- Windsor, CO – 8.2 mi away (22,776 pop)
- Fort Collins, CO – 9.1 mi away (301,581 pop)
- Greeley, CO – 15.4 mi away (131,900 pop)
- Longmont, CO – 17.2 mi away (97,835 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited communications schools are near Loveland, CO?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering communications programs near Loveland. The closest is Colorado State University-Fort Collins in Fort Collins, CO (10.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Regis University (43.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying communications roles near Loveland?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying communications-related roles near Loveland are: Public Relations Manager ($134,390), Public Relations Specialist ($77,010), Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist ($74,240). 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 Johnstown instead of Loveland?
Johnstown, CO is 7.6 miles from Loveland 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 Loveland an affordable place to study communications?
Loveland’s median household income of $82,592 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Loveland 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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