Best Online Communications Programs in Greenville, MS (2026)

Greenville, Mississippi has 5 accredited schools offering communications programs, with tuition ranging from $9,292 to $22,519 per year for indexed programs. Greenville has a population of about 28,833. Median household income is $36,297 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Mississippi, the top-earning communications-related role is Public Relations Manager at a median $97,160 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Communications Schools to Greenville

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

#1

Mississippi Valley State University

Itta Bena, MS 42.7 miles from Greenville BOC Score 36.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $31,919
Avg net price $9,686/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 15

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Mississippi College

Clinton, MS 83.8 miles from Greenville BOC Score 44.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,485
Avg net price $27,712/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Tougaloo College

Tougaloo, MS 85.4 miles from Greenville BOC Score 35.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,724
Avg net price $17,043/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 11

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Millsaps College

Jackson, MS 89.2 miles from Greenville BOC Score 51.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,848
Avg net price $26,034/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 7

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Belhaven University

Jackson, MS 89.6 miles from Greenville BOC Score 42.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,440
Avg net price $15,676/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Jackson State University

Jackson, MS 89.8 miles from Greenville BOC Score 27.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,060
Avg net price $23,836/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Alcorn State University

Alcorn State, MS 104.9 miles from Greenville BOC Score 45.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,421
Avg net price $13,265/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 13

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Mississippi

University, MS 110.4 miles from Greenville BOC Score 70.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,994
Avg net price $13,314/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 49

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Communications Wages Near Greenville

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Mississippi, statewide)
Public Relations Specialist$59,810
Public Relations Manager$97,160
News Analyst, Reporter and Journalist$45,240
Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$56,640

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.


Greenville at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population28,833Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$36,297Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+20.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited communications schools are near Greenville, MS?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering communications programs near Greenville. The closest is Mississippi Delta Community College in Moorhead, MS (32.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Holmes Community College (71.9 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying communications roles in Mississippi?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying communications-related roles in Mississippi are: Public Relations Manager ($97,160), Public Relations Specialist ($59,810), Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist ($56,640). Wages for Greenville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Greenwood instead of Greenville?

Greenwood, MS is 49.9 miles from Greenville 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 Greenville an affordable place to study communications?

Greenville’s median household income of $36,297 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Greenville while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Mississippi 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.