Newnan, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering communications programs, with tuition ranging from $6,088 to $21,981 per year for indexed programs. Newnan has a population of about 43,510. Median household income is $80,299 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 39.8% 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 Newnan
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer communications programs near Newnan, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Newnan 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Newnan.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
52%
Graduation rate
43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$49,587
Avg net price
$12,786/yr
TuitionIn‑state$6,088
Out‑of‑state$17,800
Key stats- Retention rate: 77%
- Programs offered: 27
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$49,179
Avg net price
$8,365/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 72%
- Programs offered: 25
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$52,889
Avg net price
$39,013/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 86%
- Programs offered: 6
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$42,712
Avg net price
$37,702/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 70%
- Programs offered: 16
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$55,232
Avg net price
$19,509/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 74%
- Programs offered: 8
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$47,384
Avg net price
$15,931/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 79%
- Programs offered: 60
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
93%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$102,772
Avg net price
$12,116/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 98%
- Programs offered: 22
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$56,274
Avg net price
$24,754/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 81%
- Programs offered: 7
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Georgia schools on the Georgia communications page.
Communications Wages Near Newnan
Newnan 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.
Newnan at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 43,510 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $80,299 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 39.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 100.1 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Newnan-Area Cities With Communications Programs
- Peachtree City, GA – 11.9 mi away (35,186 pop)
- Union City, GA – 19.4 mi away (20,919 pop)
- Carrollton, GA – 22.7 mi away (46,695 pop)
- Douglasville, GA – 25.3 mi away (33,252 pop)
- East Point, GA – 26.9 mi away (35,471 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited communications schools are near Newnan, GA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering communications programs near Newnan. The closest is University of West Georgia in Carrollton, GA (23.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Oglethorpe University (34.3 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying communications roles near Newnan?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying communications-related roles near Newnan 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 Peachtree City instead of Newnan?
Peachtree City, GA is 11.9 miles from Newnan 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 Newnan an affordable place to study communications?
Newnan’s median household income of $80,299 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Newnan 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: 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.
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