Madisonville, Kentucky has 5 accredited schools offering communications programs, with tuition ranging from $9,006 to $57,451 per year for indexed programs. Madisonville has a population of about 19,442. Median household income is $56,902 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Kentucky, the top-earning communications-related role is Public Relations Manager at a median $112,320 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Communications Schools to Madisonville
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer communications programs near Madisonville, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Madisonville 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 Madisonville.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
72%
Graduation rate
49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$46,747
Avg net price
$17,131/yr
TuitionIn‑state$34,673
Out‑of‑state$34,673
Key stats- Retention rate: 59%
- Programs offered: 12
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$43,889
Avg net price
$10,990/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 78%
- Programs offered: 85
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$44,737
Avg net price
$9,096/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 76%
- Programs offered: 54
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
79%
Graduation rate
61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$53,899
Avg net price
$17,988/yr
TuitionIn‑state$13,136
Out‑of‑state$29,482
Key stats- Retention rate: 81%
- Programs offered: 57
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$49,438
Avg net price
$25,491/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 67%
- Programs offered: 17
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$62,069
Avg net price
$21,499/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 75%
- Programs offered: 27
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 80%
- Programs offered: 4
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$41,583
Avg net price
$19,341/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 62%
- Programs offered: 44
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Kentucky schools on the Kentucky communications page.
Communications Wages Near Madisonville
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Kentucky, statewide) |
|---|
| Public Relations Specialist | $60,150 |
| Public Relations Manager | $112,320 |
| News Analyst, Reporter and Journalist | $47,530 |
| Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist | $61,480 |
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.
Madisonville at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 19,442 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $56,902 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 22.3% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Madisonville-Area Cities With Communications Programs
- Hopkinsville, KY – 34.7 mi away (32,733 pop)
- Henderson, KY – 34.7 mi away (28,841 pop)
- Owensboro, KY – 35.7 mi away (73,011 pop)
- Clarksville, TN – 54.0 mi away (179,367 pop)
- Bowling Green, KY – 64.0 mi away (87,976 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited communications schools are near Madisonville, KY?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering communications programs near Madisonville. The closest is Kentucky Wesleyan College in Owensboro, KY (35.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Western Kentucky University (62.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying communications roles in Kentucky?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying communications-related roles in Kentucky are: Public Relations Manager ($112,320), Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist ($61,480), Public Relations Specialist ($60,150). Wages for Madisonville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Hopkinsville instead of Madisonville?
Hopkinsville, KY is 34.7 miles from Madisonville 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 Madisonville an affordable place to study communications?
Madisonville’s median household income of $56,902 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Madisonville while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Kentucky 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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