Best Online Communications Programs in Milton, PA (2026)

Milton, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering communications programs, with tuition ranging from $19,854 to $27,116 per year for indexed programs. Milton has a population of about 6,582. Median household income is $53,552 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 14.1% 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 Milton

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

#1

Susquehanna University

Selinsgrove, PA 14.7 miles from Milton BOC Score 58.6
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,723
Avg net price $28,819/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Bloomsburg, PA 20.7 miles from Milton BOC Score 56.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,416
Avg net price $15,699/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Central Penn College

Summerdale, PA 48.7 miles from Milton BOC Score 47.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 18%
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,370
Avg net price $18,953/yr
Tuition
In‑state$19,854
Out‑of‑state$19,854
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Lebanon Valley College

Annville, PA 50.1 miles from Milton BOC Score 64.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,621
Avg net price $26,979/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Kutztown, PA 50.5 miles from Milton BOC Score 53.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,775
Avg net price $21,331/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Misericordia University

Dallas, PA 51.0 miles from Milton BOC Score 58.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,313
Avg net price $37,485/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Wilkes University

Wilkes-Barre, PA 52.6 miles from Milton BOC Score 55.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 91%
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,454
Avg net price $27,743/yr
Tuition
In‑state$43,496
Out‑of‑state$43,496
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

King's College

Wilkes-Barre, PA 53.2 miles from Milton BOC Score 58.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,498
Avg net price $23,093/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 15

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Communications Wages Near Milton

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Pennsylvania, statewide)
Public Relations Specialist$57,460
Public Relations Manager$118,050
News Analyst, Reporter and JournalistN/A
Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$68,760

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.


Milton at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population6,582Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$53,552Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+14.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited communications schools are near Milton, PA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering communications programs near Milton. The closest is Susquehanna University in Selinsgrove, PA (14.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Harrisburg Area Community College (49.1 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying communications roles in Pennsylvania?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying communications-related roles in Pennsylvania are: Public Relations Manager ($118,050), Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist ($68,760), Public Relations Specialist ($57,460). Wages for Milton workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Sunbury instead of Milton?

Sunbury, PA is 10.7 miles from Milton 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 Milton an affordable place to study communications?

Milton’s median household income of $53,552 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Milton 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 Milton

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

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.