Best Online Communications Programs in Richmond, KY (2026)

Updated July 30, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Richmond, Kentucky has 5 accredited schools offering communications programs, with tuition ranging from $10,320 to $34,391 per year for indexed programs. Richmond has a population of about 35,498. Median household income is $48,223 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.3% 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 Richmond

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

Acceptance rate 78%

Graduation rate 50%

Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,795

Avg net price $11,040/yr

Tuition

In‑state$10,320

Out‑of‑state$21,230

Contact

521 Lancaster Ave Richmond, KY 40475-3102
(859) 622-1000
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Key stats

Retention rate: 78%
Programs offered: 72

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDS College Scorecard

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

Communications Wages Near Richmond

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.

Richmond at a Glance

Metric	Value	Source
Population	35,498	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$48,223	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+	34.3%	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

Other Richmond-Area Cities With Communications Programs

Nicholasville, KY – 18.9 mi away (30,052 pop)
Winchester, KY – 20.0 mi away (25,961 pop)
Lexington, KY – 23.8 mi away (312,495 pop)
Georgetown, KY – 37.3 mi away (35,353 pop)
London, KY – 43.3 mi away (38,130 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited communications schools are near Richmond, KY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering communications programs near Richmond. The closest is Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, KY (1.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Transylvania University (25.9 miles). 3 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 Richmond workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Nicholasville instead of Richmond?

Nicholasville, KY is 18.9 miles from Richmond 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 Richmond an affordable place to study communications?

Richmond’s median household income of $48,223 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Richmond 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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