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Best Online Communications Programs in Lake Jackson, TX (2026)
Lake Jackson, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering communications programs. Lake Jackson has a population of about 27,902. Median household income is $89,623 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area, the top-earning communications-related role is Public Relations Manager at a median $130,530 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Communications Schools to Lake Jackson
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer communications programs near Lake Jackson, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Lake Jackson 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 Lake Jackson
Lake Jackson is part of the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area (BLS area code 26420). 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 | $68,320 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $69,290 |
| Public Relations Manager | $130,530 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $132,383 |
| News Analyst, Reporter and Journalist | $50,300 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $51,014 |
| Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist | $67,370 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $68,327 |
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.
Lake Jackson at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,902 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $89,623 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 28.6% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 98.6 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Lake Jackson-Area Cities With Communications Programs
- Alvin, TX – 24.7 mi away (26,164 pop)
- Friendswood, TX – 35.2 mi away (39,396 pop)
- Missouri City, TX – 35.7 mi away (74,561 pop)
- Pearland, TX – 35.9 mi away (113,570 pop)
- Galveston, TX – 36.5 mi away (46,610 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited communications schools are near Lake Jackson, TX?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering communications programs near Lake Jackson. The closest is Alvin Community College in Alvin, TX (27.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Texas Southern University (46.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying communications roles near Lake Jackson?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying communications-related roles near Lake Jackson are: Public Relations Manager ($130,530), Public Relations Specialist ($68,320), Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist ($67,370). 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 Alvin instead of Lake Jackson?
Alvin, TX is 24.7 miles from Lake Jackson 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 Lake Jackson an affordable place to study communications?
Lake Jackson’s median household income of $89,623 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lake Jackson 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.