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Best Online Communications Programs in Caldwell, ID (2026)
Caldwell, Idaho has 3 accredited schools offering communications programs. Caldwell has a population of about 63,465. Median household income is $66,663 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 17.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Boise City, ID metro area, the top-earning communications-related role is Public Relations Manager at a median $98,860 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Communications Schools to Caldwell
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer communications programs near Caldwell, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Caldwell 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 Idaho schools on the Idaho communications page.
Communications Wages Near Caldwell
Caldwell is part of the Boise City, ID metro area (BLS area code 14260). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Idaho statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialist | $63,130 | Boise City, ID | $64,157 |
| Public Relations Manager | $98,860 | Boise City, ID | $100,467 |
| News Analyst, Reporter and Journalist | $57,060 | Boise City, ID | $57,988 |
| Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist | $62,380 | Boise City, ID | $63,394 |
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.
Caldwell at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 63,465 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $66,663 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 17.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 98.4 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Caldwell-Area Cities With Communications Programs
- Nampa, ID – 6.4 mi away (169,761 pop)
- Meridian, ID – 13.2 mi away (95,623 pop)
- Eagle, ID – 14.7 mi away (24,785 pop)
- Ontario, OR – 30.6 mi away (24,778 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited communications schools are near Caldwell, ID?
Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering communications programs near Caldwell. The closest is Northwest Nazarene University in Nampa, ID (7.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Boise State University (22.9 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying communications roles near Caldwell?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying communications-related roles near Caldwell are: Public Relations Manager ($98,860), Public Relations Specialist ($63,130), Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist ($62,380). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Idaho statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Nampa instead of Caldwell?
Nampa, ID is 6.4 miles from Caldwell 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 Caldwell an affordable place to study communications?
Caldwell’s median household income of $66,663 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Caldwell while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Idaho 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.