Best Online Communications Programs in La Grange, GA (2026)

La Grange, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering communications programs, with tuition ranging from $6,088 to $34,922 per year for indexed programs. La Grange has a population of about 36,270. In Georgia, the top-earning communications-related role is Public Relations Manager at a median $134,500 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Communications Schools to La Grange

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer communications programs near La Grange, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from La Grange 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 La Grange. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Columbus State University

Columbus, GA 36.8 miles from La Grange BOC Score 45.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,544
Avg net price $13,115/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of West Georgia

Carrollton, GA 38.0 miles from La Grange BOC Score 51.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 52%
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,587
Avg net price $12,786/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,088
Out‑of‑state$17,800
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 27

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

#3

Gordon State College

Barnesville, GA 51.4 miles from La Grange BOC Score 34.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,871
Avg net price $8,105/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 50%
  • Programs offered: 10

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Clayton State University

Morrow, GA 56.6 miles from La Grange BOC Score 50.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,179
Avg net price $8,365/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Morehouse College

Atlanta, GA 61.3 miles from La Grange BOC Score 46.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,889
Avg net price $39,013/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 6

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Clark Atlanta University

Atlanta, GA 61.6 miles from La Grange BOC Score 26.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,712
Avg net price $37,702/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Oglethorpe University

Atlanta, GA 62.6 miles from La Grange BOC Score 42.8
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,232
Avg net price $19,509/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 8

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Georgia State University

Atlanta, GA 62.7 miles from La Grange BOC Score 54.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,384
Avg net price $15,931/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 60

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Communications Wages Near La Grange

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Georgia, statewide)
Public Relations Specialist$73,200
Public Relations Manager$134,500
News Analyst, Reporter and Journalist$81,910
Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$75,850

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.



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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited communications schools are near La Grange, GA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering communications programs near La Grange. The closest is Columbus State University in Columbus, GA (36.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Clayton State University (56.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying communications roles in Georgia?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying communications-related roles in Georgia are: Public Relations Manager ($134,500), News Analyst, Reporter and Journalist ($81,910), Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist ($75,850). Wages for La Grange workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Valley instead of La Grange?

Valley, AL is 17.1 miles from La Grange 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.

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 La Grange

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for La Grange:

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.