Best Online Communications Programs in Rexburg, ID (2026)

Rexburg, Idaho has 2 accredited schools offering communications programs. Rexburg has a population of about 39,589. Median household income is $50,359 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 40.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Idaho, the top-earning communications-related role is Public Relations Manager at a median $98,160 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Communications Schools to Rexburg

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

#1

Brigham Young University-Idaho

Rexburg, ID 0.6 miles from Rexburg BOC Score 65.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,406
Avg net price $8,221/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 66

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Communications Wages Near Rexburg

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Idaho, statewide)
Public Relations Specialist$61,110
Public Relations Manager$98,160
News Analyst, Reporter and Journalist$51,190
Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$60,970

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.


Rexburg at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population39,589Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$50,359Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+40.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited communications schools are near Rexburg, ID?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering communications programs near Rexburg. The closest is Brigham Young University-Idaho in Rexburg, ID (0.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Idaho State University (73.2 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying communications roles in Idaho?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying communications-related roles in Idaho are: Public Relations Manager ($98,160), Public Relations Specialist ($61,110), Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist ($60,970). Wages for Rexburg workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Idaho Falls instead of Rexburg?

Idaho Falls, ID is 26.1 miles from Rexburg 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 Rexburg an affordable place to study communications?

Rexburg’s median household income of $50,359 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Rexburg 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: 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 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.