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Best Online Communications Programs in Lima, OH (2026)
Lima, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering communications programs. Lima has a population of about 35,304. Median household income is $43,370 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 11.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Ohio, the top-earning communications-related role is Public Relations Manager at a median $118,670 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Communications Schools to Lima
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer communications programs near Lima, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Lima 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 Ohio schools on the Ohio communications page.
Communications Wages Near Lima
Lima is part of the Lima, OH metro area (BLS area code 30620). 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 | $57,970 | Lima, OH | $64,627 |
| Public Relations Manager | $118,670 | OH statewide | $132,297 |
| News Analyst, Reporter and Journalist | $47,880 | OH statewide | $53,378 |
| Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist | $61,560 | Lima, OH | $68,629 |
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.
Lima at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 35,304 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $43,370 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 11.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 89.7 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Lima-Area Cities With Communications Programs
- Sidney, OH – 31.3 mi away (21,267 pop)
- Findlay, OH – 32.5 mi away (48,701 pop)
- Piqua, OH – 41.4 mi away (21,498 pop)
- Troy, OH – 48.5 mi away (25,770 pop)
- Bowling Green, OH – 50.1 mi away (32,335 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited communications schools are near Lima, OH?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering communications programs near Lima. The closest is Ohio Northern University in Ada, OH (14.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Bowling Green State University-Main Campus (49.9 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying communications roles near Lima?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying communications-related roles near Lima are: Public Relations Manager ($118,670), Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist ($61,560), Public Relations Specialist ($57,970). 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 Sidney instead of Lima?
Sidney, OH is 31.3 miles from Lima 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 Lima an affordable place to study communications?
Lima’s median household income of $43,370 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lima 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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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.