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Best Online Communications Programs in Bryan, TX (2026)
Bryan, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering communications programs, with tuition ranging from $4,890 to $25,505 per year for indexed programs. Bryan has a population of about 86,169. Median household income is $56,861 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the College Station-Bryan, TX metro area, the top-earning communications-related role is Public Relations Manager at a median $104,520 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Communications Schools to Bryan
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer communications programs near Bryan, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Bryan 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 Texas schools on the Texas communications page.
Communications Wages Near Bryan
Bryan is part of the College Station-Bryan, TX metro area (BLS area code 17780). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Texas statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialist | $59,990 | College Station-Bryan, TX | $65,923 |
| Public Relations Manager | $104,520 | College Station-Bryan, TX | $114,857 |
| News Analyst, Reporter and Journalist | $43,040 | College Station-Bryan, TX | $47,297 |
| Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist | $61,620 | College Station-Bryan, TX | $67,714 |
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.
Bryan at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 86,169 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $56,861 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 28.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 91.0 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Bryan-Area Cities With Communications Programs
- College Station, TX – 7.0 mi away (204,710 pop)
- Huntsville, TX – 48.4 mi away (39,476 pop)
- Conroe, TX – 58.6 mi away (82,286 pop)
- Temple, TX – 67.9 mi away (100,641 pop)
- Hutto, TX – 71.0 mi away (23,832 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited communications schools are near Bryan, TX?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering communications programs near Bryan. The closest is Texas A&M University-College Station in College Station, TX (3.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Lone Star College System (60.3 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying communications roles near Bryan?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying communications-related roles near Bryan are: Public Relations Manager ($104,520), Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist ($61,620), Public Relations Specialist ($59,990). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Texas statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in College Station instead of Bryan?
College Station, TX is 7.0 miles from Bryan 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 Bryan an affordable place to study communications?
Bryan’s median household income of $56,861 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bryan while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Texas 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.