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Best Online Communications Programs in Troy, NY (2026)
Troy, New York has 5 accredited schools offering communications programs, with tuition ranging from $33,504 to $53,064 per year for indexed programs. Troy has a population of about 51,054. Median household income is $57,688 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 36.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area, the top-earning communications-related role is Public Relations Manager at a median $117,290 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Communications Schools to Troy
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer communications programs near Troy, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Troy 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 York schools on the New York communications page.
Communications Wages Near Troy
Troy is part of the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area (BLS area code 10580). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New York statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialist | $68,240 | Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $68,514 |
| Public Relations Manager | $117,290 | Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $117,761 |
| News Analyst, Reporter and Journalist | $60,100 | Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $60,341 |
| Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist | $76,140 | Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $76,446 |
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.
Troy at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 51,054 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $57,688 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 36.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 99.6 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Troy-Area Cities With Communications Programs
- Albany, NY – 7.9 mi away (596,419 pop)
- Schenectady, NY – 13.6 mi away (64,913 pop)
- Saratoga Springs, NY – 23.5 mi away (66,945 pop)
- Pittsfield, MA – 28.8 mi away (56,628 pop)
- Amsterdam, NY – 29.8 mi away (21,351 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited communications schools are near Troy, NY?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering communications programs near Troy. The closest is Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY (0.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Siena College (3.9 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying communications roles near Troy?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying communications-related roles near Troy are: Public Relations Manager ($117,290), Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist ($76,140), Public Relations Specialist ($68,240). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with New York statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Albany instead of Troy?
Albany, NY is 7.9 miles from Troy 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 Troy an affordable place to study communications?
Troy’s median household income of $57,688 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Troy while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New York 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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