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Best Online Communications Programs in Greensboro, NC (2026)
Greensboro, North Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering communications programs, with tuition ranging from $45,312 to $65,548 per year for indexed programs. Greensboro has a population of about 298,564. Median household income is $58,884 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 39.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Greensboro-High Point, NC metro area, the top-earning communications-related role is Public Relations Manager at a median $136,490 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Communications Schools to Greensboro
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer communications programs near Greensboro, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Greensboro 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 Greensboro
Greensboro is part of the Greensboro-High Point, NC metro area (BLS area code 24660). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to North Carolina statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialist | $62,580 | Greensboro-High Point, NC | $67,363 |
| Public Relations Manager | $136,490 | Greensboro-High Point, NC | $146,921 |
| News Analyst, Reporter and Journalist | $47,200 | Greensboro-High Point, NC | $50,807 |
| Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist | $74,060 | Greensboro-High Point, NC | $79,720 |
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.
Greensboro at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 298,564 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $58,884 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 39.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 92.9 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Greensboro-Area Cities With Communications Programs
- High Point, NC – 11.8 mi away (177,412 pop)
- Kernersville, NC – 14.4 mi away (24,066 pop)
- Burlington, NC – 20.1 mi away (126,491 pop)
- Thomasville, NC – 20.5 mi away (27,030 pop)
- Winston-Salem, NC – 24.2 mi away (412,490 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited communications schools are near Greensboro, NC?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering communications programs near Greensboro. The closest is University of North Carolina at Greensboro in Greensboro, NC (2.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Elon University (19.4 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying communications roles near Greensboro?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying communications-related roles near Greensboro are: Public Relations Manager ($136,490), Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist ($74,060), Public Relations Specialist ($62,580). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with North Carolina statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in High Point instead of Greensboro?
High Point, NC is 11.8 miles from Greensboro 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 Greensboro an affordable place to study communications?
Greensboro’s median household income of $58,884 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Greensboro 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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