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Best Online Communications Programs in Carrollton, GA (2026)
Carrollton, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering communications programs, with tuition ranging from $6,088 to $21,981 per year for indexed programs. Carrollton has a population of about 27,058. Median household income is $51,553 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area, the top-earning communications-related role is Public Relations Manager at a median $136,490 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Communications Schools to Carrollton
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer communications programs near Carrollton, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Carrollton 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 Georgia schools on the Georgia communications page.
Communications Wages Near Carrollton
Carrollton is part of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area (BLS area code 12060). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Georgia statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialist | $78,920 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $78,841 |
| Public Relations Manager | $136,490 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $136,354 |
| News Analyst, Reporter and Journalist | $85,040 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $84,955 |
| Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist | $79,030 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $78,951 |
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.
Carrollton at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,058 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $51,553 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 33.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 100.1 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Carrollton-Area Cities With Communications Programs
- Newnan, GA – 22.7 mi away (37,912 pop)
- Douglasville, GA – 24.2 mi away (33,252 pop)
- Union City, GA – 30.0 mi away (20,919 pop)
- Peachtree City, GA – 32.3 mi away (35,186 pop)
- East Point, GA – 35.8 mi away (35,471 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited communications schools are near Carrollton, GA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering communications programs near Carrollton. The closest is University of West Georgia in Carrollton, GA (1.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Georgia State University (41.9 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying communications roles near Carrollton?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying communications-related roles near Carrollton are: Public Relations Manager ($136,490), News Analyst, Reporter and Journalist ($85,040), Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist ($79,030). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Georgia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Newnan instead of Carrollton?
Newnan, GA is 22.7 miles from Carrollton 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 Carrollton an affordable place to study communications?
Carrollton’s median household income of $51,553 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Carrollton while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Georgia 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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