Best Online Communications Programs in Montrose, CO (2026)

Updated August 10, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Montrose, Colorado has 4 accredited schools offering communications programs, with tuition ranging from $2,616 to $14,799 per year for indexed programs. Montrose has a population of about 20,703. Median household income is $63,177 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Colorado, the top-earning communications-related role is Public Relations Manager at a median $162,870 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Communications Schools to Montrose

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer communications programs near Montrose, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Montrose 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 Montrose

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Colorado, statewide)
Public Relations Specialist$80,680
Public Relations Manager$162,870
News Analyst, Reporter and Journalist$60,770
Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$93,050

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.

Montrose at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population20,703Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$63,177Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+33.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited communications schools are near Montrose, CO?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering communications programs near Montrose. The closest is Western Colorado University in Gunnison, CO (51.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Fort Lewis College (82.5 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying communications roles in Colorado?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying communications-related roles in Colorado are: Public Relations Manager ($162,870), Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist ($93,050), Public Relations Specialist ($80,680). Wages for Montrose workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Grand Junction instead of Montrose?

Grand Junction, CO is 57.3 miles from Montrose 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 Montrose an affordable place to study communications?

Montrose’s median household income of $63,177 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Montrose 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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