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Best Online Communications Programs in Lubbock, TX (2026)
Lubbock, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering communications programs, with tuition ranging from $2,731 to $13,784 per year for indexed programs. Lubbock has a population of about 261,078. Median household income is $60,487 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Lubbock, TX metro area, the top-earning communications-related role is Public Relations Manager at a median $88,350 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Communications Schools to Lubbock
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer communications programs near Lubbock, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Lubbock 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 Lubbock
Lubbock is part of the Lubbock, TX metro area (BLS area code 31180). 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 | $52,740 | Lubbock, TX | $57,766 |
| Public Relations Manager | $88,350 | Lubbock, TX | $96,769 |
| News Analyst, Reporter and Journalist | $43,310 | Lubbock, TX | $47,437 |
| Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist | $52,820 | Lubbock, TX | $57,853 |
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.
Lubbock at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 261,078 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $60,487 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 34.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 91.3 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Lubbock-Area Cities With Communications Programs
- Plainview, TX – 44.1 mi away (24,257 pop)
- Hobbs, NM – 93.7 mi away (41,021 pop)
- Big Spring, TX – 94.7 mi away (29,267 pop)
- Clovis, NM – 96.0 mi away (43,327 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited communications schools are near Lubbock, TX?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering communications programs near Lubbock. The closest is Texas Tech University in Lubbock, TX (2.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of the Southwest (93.1 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying communications roles near Lubbock?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying communications-related roles near Lubbock are: Public Relations Manager ($88,350), Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist ($52,820), Public Relations Specialist ($52,740). 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 Plainview instead of Lubbock?
Plainview, TX is 44.1 miles from Lubbock 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 Lubbock an affordable place to study communications?
Lubbock’s median household income of $60,487 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lubbock 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.