Best Communications Schools Near Jeffersonville, IN (2026)

Jeffersonville, Indiana has 5 accredited schools offering communications programs, with tuition ranging from $16,398 to $26,596 per year for indexed programs. Jeffersonville has a population of about 50,176. Median household income is $70,157 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area, the top-earning communications-related role is Public Relations Manager at a median $115,000 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Communications Schools to Jeffersonville

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

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Indiana University-Southeast

New Albany, IN 6.4 miles from Jeffersonville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
46.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,596
Avg net price $7,888/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 62

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Hanover College

Hanover, IN 29.2 miles from Jeffersonville
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
51.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 84%
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,957
Avg net price $21,829/yr
Tuition
In‑state$44,638
Out‑of‑state$44,638
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Indiana University-Bloomington

Bloomington, IN 72.4 miles from Jeffersonville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
82.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 81%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,742
Avg net price $16,264/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 192

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Franklin College

Franklin, IN 81.0 miles from Jeffersonville
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
43.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 70%
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,376
Avg net price $22,855/yr
Tuition
In‑state$38,710
Out‑of‑state$38,710
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Oakland City University

Oakland City, IN 89.4 miles from Jeffersonville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
59.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,283
Avg net price $15,210/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 20

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Indianapolis

Indianapolis, IN 97.6 miles from Jeffersonville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
51.2 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 66%
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,610
Avg net price $21,602/yr
Tuition
In‑state$37,200
Out‑of‑state$37,200
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 76

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Vincennes University

Vincennes, IN 101.3 miles from Jeffersonville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,110
Avg net price $11,225/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 51%
  • Programs offered: 90

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Indiana University-Indianapolis

Indianapolis, IN 102.3 miles from Jeffersonville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
60.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 76%
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,198
Avg net price $11,668/yr
Tuition
In‑state$10,762
Out‑of‑state$34,891
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 204

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Communications Wages Near Jeffersonville

Jeffersonville is part of the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area (BLS area code 31140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Indiana statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Public Relations Specialist $61,640 Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $66,208
Public Relations Manager $115,000 Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $123,523
News Analyst, Reporter and Journalist $60,150 Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $64,608
Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist $63,280 Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $67,970

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.


Jeffersonville at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 50,176 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $70,157 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 25.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 93.1 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited communications schools are near Jeffersonville, IN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering communications programs near Jeffersonville. The closest is The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY (6.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Bellarmine University (8.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying communications roles near Jeffersonville?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying communications-related roles near Jeffersonville are: Public Relations Manager ($115,000), Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist ($63,280), Public Relations Specialist ($61,640). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Indiana statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Clarksville instead of Jeffersonville?

Clarksville, IN is 3.7 miles from Jeffersonville 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 Jeffersonville an affordable place to study communications?

Jeffersonville’s median household income of $70,157 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Jeffersonville while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Indiana 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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Other Programs Available in Jeffersonville

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

Data verified: September 6, 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.