Monroeville, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering communications programs, with tuition ranging from $14,408 to $61,261 per year for indexed programs. Monroeville has a population of about 28,383. Median household income is $78,191 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 45.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Pittsburgh, PA metro area, the top-earning communications-related role is Public Relations Manager at a median $104,640 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Communications Schools to Monroeville
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer communications programs near Monroeville, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Monroeville 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 Monroeville.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
96%
Graduation rate
23%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$63,435
Avg net price
$15,521/yr
TuitionIn‑state$14,408
Out‑of‑state$24,134
Key stats- Retention rate: 74%
- Programs offered: 10
Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
62%
Graduation rate
65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$52,410
Avg net price
$29,954/yr
TuitionIn‑state$44,626
Out‑of‑state$44,626
Key stats- Retention rate: 78%
- Programs offered: 22
Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
95%
Graduation rate
26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$63,435
Avg net price
$18,305/yr
TuitionIn‑state$14,408
Out‑of‑state$24,134
Key stats- Retention rate: 81%
- Programs offered: 9
Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$66,125
Avg net price
$30,434/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 92%
- Programs offered: 80
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
87%
Graduation rate
58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$51,051
Avg net price
$20,786/yr
TuitionIn‑state$35,874
Out‑of‑state$35,874
Key stats- Retention rate: 81%
- Programs offered: 33
Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
79%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$74,742
Avg net price
$37,730/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 85%
- Programs offered: 49
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$52,341
Avg net price
$20,794/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 71%
- Programs offered: 21
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$45,856
Avg net price
$25,942/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 72%
- Programs offered: 44
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Pennsylvania schools on the Pennsylvania communications page.
Communications Wages Near Monroeville
Monroeville is part of the Pittsburgh, PA metro area (BLS area code 38300). 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 | $55,910 | Pittsburgh, PA | $59,039 |
| Public Relations Manager | $104,640 | Pittsburgh, PA | $110,496 |
| News Analyst, Reporter and Journalist | N/A | PA statewide | – |
| Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist | $63,190 | Pittsburgh, PA | $66,727 |
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.
Monroeville at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 28,383 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $78,191 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 45.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 94.7 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Monroeville-Area Cities With Communications Programs
- Plum, PA – 5.3 mi away (27,399 pop)
- Murrysville, PA – 5.7 mi away (20,042 pop)
- Pittsburgh, PA – 11.4 mi away (1,722,206 pop)
- Bethel Park, PA – 16.2 mi away (31,911 pop)
- Monessen, PA – 20.0 mi away (63,467 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited communications schools are near Monroeville, PA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering communications programs near Monroeville. The closest is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny in McKeesport, PA (6.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Carlow University (10.7 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying communications roles near Monroeville?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying communications-related roles near Monroeville are: Public Relations Manager ($104,640), Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist ($63,190), Public Relations Specialist ($55,910). 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 Plum instead of Monroeville?
Plum, PA is 5.3 miles from Monroeville 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 Monroeville an affordable place to study communications?
Monroeville’s median household income of $78,191 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Monroeville 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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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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