Best Communications Schools Near Avon Lake, OH (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Avon Lake, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering communications programs. Avon Lake has a population of about 25,456. Median household income is $110,174 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 54.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Cleveland, OH metro area, the top-earning communications-related role is Public Relations Manager at a median $111,100 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Communications Schools to Avon Lake

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer communications programs near Avon Lake, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Avon Lake 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:

  • 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 Avon Lake. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Lorain County Community College

Elyria, OH 6.4 miles from Avon Lake
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,837
Avg net price $3,967/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 73

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Baldwin Wallace University

Berea, OH 12.0 miles from Avon Lake
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,122
Avg net price $27,603/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 90

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, OH 17.7 miles from Avon Lake
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,131
Avg net price $14,764/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 123

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Lakewood University

Cleveland Heights, OH 23.7 miles from Avon Lake
  • 4 year
  • Exclusively online
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

John Carroll University

University Heights, OH 25.1 miles from Avon Lake
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
68.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,860
Avg net price $28,746/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Ursuline College

Pepper Pike, OH 28.5 miles from Avon Lake
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,878
Avg net price $16,164/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, OH 39.0 miles from Avon Lake
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
48.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 60%
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,600
Avg net price $13,946/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,135
Out‑of‑state$20,815
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 159

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Lake Erie College

Painesville, OH 42.4 miles from Avon Lake
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
39.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,417
Avg net price $20,961/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio communications page.

Communications Wages Near Avon Lake

Avon Lake is part of the Cleveland, OH metro area (BLS area code 17410). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Ohio statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Public Relations Specialist $66,610 Cleveland, OH $70,937
Public Relations Manager $111,100 Cleveland, OH $118,317
News Analyst, Reporter and Journalist $48,660 Cleveland, OH $51,821
Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist $71,350 Cleveland, OH $75,985

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.

Avon Lake at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 25,456 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $110,174 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 54.3% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 93.9 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited communications schools are near Avon Lake, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering communications programs near Avon Lake. The closest is Lorain County Community College in Elyria, OH (6.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Lakewood University (23.7 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying communications roles near Avon Lake?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying communications-related roles near Avon Lake are: Public Relations Manager ($111,100), Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist ($71,350), Public Relations Specialist ($66,610). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Ohio statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Avon instead of Avon Lake?

Avon, OH is 3.2 miles from Avon Lake 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 Avon Lake an affordable place to study communications?

Avon Lake’s median household income of $110,174 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Avon Lake while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Ohio 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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Other Programs Available in Avon Lake

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Avon Lake:

Data verified: September 6, 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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