Best Online Communications Programs in Belle Glade, FL (2026)

Belle Glade, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering communications programs, with tuition ranging from $44,480 to $67,880 per year for indexed programs. Belle Glade has a population of about 16,818. Median household income is $47,191 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 14.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area, the top-earning communications-related role is Public Relations Manager at a median $129,830 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Communications Schools to Belle Glade

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

  • 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 Belle Glade. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Palm Beach Atlantic University

West Palm Beach, FL 37.9 miles from Belle Glade BOC Score 39.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,232
Avg net price $28,354/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Lynn University

Boca Raton, FL 39.8 miles from Belle Glade BOC Score 38.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 73%
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,006
Avg net price $44,089/yr
Tuition
In‑state$44,480
Out‑of‑state$44,480
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, FL 41.0 miles from Belle Glade BOC Score 72.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,746
Avg net price $8,752/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, FL 46.5 miles from Belle Glade BOC Score 52.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,696
Avg net price $30,498/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 58

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Broward College

Fort Lauderdale, FL 50.9 miles from Belle Glade BOC Score 53.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,939
Avg net price $14,506/yr
Tuition
In‑state$2,830
Out‑of‑state$8,952
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 103

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, FL 52.3 miles from Belle Glade BOC Score 55.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,209
Avg net price $30,371/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 65

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Ave Maria University

Ave Maria, FL 53.4 miles from Belle Glade BOC Score 47.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,520
Avg net price $24,860/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 8

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

United International College

Dania Beach, FL 54.3 miles from Belle Glade BOC Score 54.4
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 71%
Avg net price $33,234/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 3

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Florida schools on the Florida communications page.


Communications Wages Near Belle Glade

Belle Glade is part of the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area (BLS area code 33100). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Florida statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Public Relations Specialist$64,600Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$56,567
Public Relations Manager$129,830Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$113,687
News Analyst, Reporter and Journalist$65,610Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$57,452
Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$78,990Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$69,168

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.


Belle Glade at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population16,818Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$47,191Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+14.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)114.2 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited communications schools are near Belle Glade, FL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering communications programs near Belle Glade. The closest is Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach, FL (37.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is William T McFatter Technical College (49.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying communications roles near Belle Glade?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying communications-related roles near Belle Glade are: Public Relations Manager ($129,830), Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist ($78,990), News Analyst, Reporter and Journalist ($65,610). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Florida statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Wellington instead of Belle Glade?

Wellington, FL is 24.6 miles from Belle Glade 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 Belle Glade an affordable place to study communications?

Belle Glade’s median household income of $47,191 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Belle Glade while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Florida 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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Other Programs Available in Belle Glade

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Belle Glade:

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.