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Best Online Communications Programs in Carteret, NJ (2026)
Carteret, New Jersey has 5 accredited schools offering communications programs. Carteret has a population of about 25,187. Median household income is $87,553 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area, the top-earning communications-related role is Public Relations Manager at a median $192,360 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Communications Schools to Carteret
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer communications programs near Carteret, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Carteret city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New Jersey schools on the New Jersey communications page.
Communications Wages Near Carteret
Carteret is part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area (BLS area code 35620). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New Jersey statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialist | $84,130 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $74,716 |
| Public Relations Manager | $192,360 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $170,835 |
| News Analyst, Reporter and Journalist | $101,670 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $90,293 |
| Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist | $100,520 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $89,272 |
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.
Carteret at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,187 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $87,553 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 27.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 112.6 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Carteret-Area Cities With Communications Programs
- Linden, NJ – 2.8 mi away (42,457 pop)
- Rahway, NJ – 3.2 mi away (29,451 pop)
- Staten Island, NY – 4.1 mi away (476,015 pop)
- Roselle, NJ – 5.0 mi away (21,625 pop)
- Perth Amboy, NJ – 5.0 mi away (52,499 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited communications schools are near Carteret, NJ?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering communications programs near Carteret. The closest is College of Staten Island CUNY in Staten Island, NY (4.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Rutgers University-Newark (11.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying communications roles near Carteret?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying communications-related roles near Carteret are: Public Relations Manager ($192,360), News Analyst, Reporter and Journalist ($101,670), Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist ($100,520). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with New Jersey statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Linden instead of Carteret?
Linden, NJ is 2.8 miles from Carteret 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 Carteret an affordable place to study communications?
Carteret’s median household income of $87,553 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Carteret while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New Jersey 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: August 10, 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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