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Best Online Communications Programs in Duncanville, TX (2026)
Duncanville, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering communications programs. Duncanville has a population of about 39,879. Median household income is $71,381 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area, the top-earning communications-related role is Public Relations Manager at a median $130,950 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Communications Schools to Duncanville
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer communications programs near Duncanville, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Duncanville 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 Duncanville
Duncanville is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area (BLS area code 19100). 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 | $69,280 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $67,197 |
| Public Relations Manager | $130,950 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $127,013 |
| News Analyst, Reporter and Journalist | $56,000 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $54,316 |
| Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist | $75,240 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $72,978 |
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.
Duncanville at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,879 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $71,381 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 23.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 103.1 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Duncanville-Area Cities With Communications Programs
- DeSoto, TX – 4.3 mi away (52,599 pop)
- Cedar Hill, TX – 5.2 mi away (48,343 pop)
- Grand Prairie, TX – 6.9 mi away (190,682 pop)
- Lancaster, TX – 8.9 mi away (38,867 pop)
- Midlothian, TX – 12.8 mi away (23,689 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited communications schools are near Duncanville, TX?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering communications programs near Duncanville. The closest is Dallas Baptist University in Dallas, TX (4.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is The University of Texas at Arlington (13.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying communications roles near Duncanville?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying communications-related roles near Duncanville are: Public Relations Manager ($130,950), Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist ($75,240), Public Relations Specialist ($69,280). 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 DeSoto instead of Duncanville?
DeSoto, TX is 4.3 miles from Duncanville 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 Duncanville an affordable place to study communications?
Duncanville’s median household income of $71,381 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Duncanville 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.