Thomasville, North Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering communications programs, with tuition ranging from $45,312 to $65,548 per year for indexed programs. Thomasville has a population of about 27,261. Median household income is $58,246 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Winston-Salem, NC metro area, the top-earning communications-related role is Public Relations Manager at a median $140,680 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Communications Schools to Thomasville
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer communications programs near Thomasville, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Thomasville 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Thomasville.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
75%
Graduation rate
72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$61,389
Avg net price
$38,707/yr
TuitionIn‑state$45,312
Out‑of‑state$45,312
Key stats- Retention rate: 85%
- Programs offered: 36
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$45,344
Avg net price
$13,479/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 76%
- Programs offered: 23
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$44,640
Avg net price
$18,277/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 67%
- Programs offered: 16
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$48,160
Avg net price
$10,965/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 77%
- Programs offered: 43
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
90%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$78,158
Avg net price
$28,719/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 94%
- Programs offered: 23
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$36,654
Avg net price
$28,299/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 87%
- Programs offered: 6
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$44,440
Avg net price
$10,846/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 79%
- Programs offered: 35
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$48,793
Avg net price
$17,879/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 75%
- Programs offered: 17
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all North Carolina schools on the North Carolina communications page.
Communications Wages Near Thomasville
Thomasville is part of the Winston-Salem, NC metro area (BLS area code 49180). 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 | $61,580 | Winston-Salem, NC | $66,935 |
| Public Relations Manager | $140,680 | Winston-Salem, NC | $152,913 |
| News Analyst, Reporter and Journalist | $58,670 | NC statewide | $63,772 |
| Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist | $73,320 | Winston-Salem, NC | $79,696 |
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.
Thomasville at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 27,261 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $58,246 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 15.6% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 92.0 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Thomasville-Area Cities With Communications Programs
- High Point, NC – 8.9 mi away (177,412 pop)
- Kernersville, NC – 15.6 mi away (24,066 pop)
- Winston-Salem, NC – 18.3 mi away (412,490 pop)
- Asheboro, NC – 18.9 mi away (39,496 pop)
- Clemmons, NC – 20.0 mi away (20,079 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited communications schools are near Thomasville, NC?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering communications programs near Thomasville. The closest is High Point University in High Point, NC (8.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Wake Forest University (20.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying communications roles near Thomasville?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying communications-related roles near Thomasville are: Public Relations Manager ($140,680), Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist ($73,320), Public Relations Specialist ($61,580). 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 Thomasville?
High Point, NC is 8.9 miles from Thomasville 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 Thomasville an affordable place to study communications?
Thomasville’s median household income of $58,246 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Thomasville 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: 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 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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