Best Online Communications Programs in Chambersburg, PA (2026)

Updated July 30, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Chambersburg, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering communications programs, with tuition ranging from $27,100 to $39,344 per year for indexed programs. Chambersburg has a population of about 22,051. Median household income is $56,177 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 26.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Pennsylvania, the top-earning communications-related role is Public Relations Manager at a median $118,050 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Communications Schools to Chambersburg

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer communications programs near Chambersburg, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Chambersburg 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 Chambersburg. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Acceptance rate 92%

Graduation rate 50%

Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,326

Avg net price $21,741/yr

Tuition

In‑state$27,100

Out‑of‑state$27,100

Contact

1015 Philadelphia Ave Chambersburg, PA 17201-1285
(717) 264-4141
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Key stats

Retention rate: 76%
Programs offered: 19

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDS College Scorecard

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

Communications Wages Near Chambersburg

Chambersburg is part of the Chambersburg, PA metro area (BLS area code 16540). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Pennsylvania statewide.

Occupation	Median Wage	Source	COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Public Relations Specialist	$49,020	Chambersburg, PA	$51,818
Public Relations Manager	$118,050	PA statewide	$124,789
News Analyst, Reporter and Journalist	N/A	PA statewide	–
Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist	$65,900	Chambersburg, PA	$69,662

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.

Chambersburg at a Glance

Metric	Value	Source
Population	22,051	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$56,177	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+	26.7%	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)	94.6 (below U.S. average)	BEA RPP 2024

Other Chambersburg-Area Cities With Communications Programs

Waynesboro, PA – 13.0 mi away (26,593 pop)
Hagerstown, MD – 20.4 mi away (186,377 pop)
Hanover, PA – 36.6 mi away (67,480 pop)
Frederick, MD – 36.7 mi away (152,047 pop)
Lewistown, PA – 46.1 mi away (21,854 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited communications schools are near Chambersburg, PA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering communications programs near Chambersburg. The closest is Wilson College in Chambersburg, PA (1.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Hood College (37.3 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying communications roles near Chambersburg?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying communications-related roles near Chambersburg are: Public Relations Manager ($118,050), Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist ($65,900), Public Relations Specialist ($49,020). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Pennsylvania statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Waynesboro instead of Chambersburg?

Waynesboro, PA is 13.0 miles from Chambersburg 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 Chambersburg an affordable place to study communications?

Chambersburg’s median household income of $56,177 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Chambersburg while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Pennsylvania 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 Chambersburg

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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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