Best Online Communications Programs in Elizabeth City, NC (2026)

Updated August 10, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Elizabeth City, North Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering communications programs, with tuition ranging from $21,650 to $32,838 per year for indexed programs. Elizabeth City has a population of about 18,740. Median household income is $50,947 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In North Carolina, the top-earning communications-related role is Public Relations Manager at a median $132,280 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Communications Schools to Elizabeth City

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer communications programs near Elizabeth City, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Elizabeth City 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 North Carolina schools on the North Carolina communications page.

Communications Wages Near Elizabeth City

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (North Carolina, statewide)
Public Relations Specialist$67,230
Public Relations Manager$132,280
News Analyst, Reporter and Journalist$58,670
Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$78,410

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.

Elizabeth City at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population18,740Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$50,947Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+28.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited communications schools are near Elizabeth City, NC?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering communications programs near Elizabeth City. The closest is Regent University in Virginia Beach, VA (34.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Hampton University (50.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying communications roles in North Carolina?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying communications-related roles in North Carolina are: Public Relations Manager ($132,280), Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist ($78,410), Public Relations Specialist ($67,230). Wages for Elizabeth City workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Chesapeake instead of Elizabeth City?

Chesapeake, VA is 26.7 miles from Elizabeth City 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 Elizabeth City an affordable place to study communications?

Elizabeth City’s median household income of $50,947 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Elizabeth City while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and North Carolina 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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