Midlothian, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering communications programs, with tuition ranging from $25,064 to $34,504 per year for indexed programs. Midlothian has a population of about 37,256. Median household income is $122,643 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.2% 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 Midlothian
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer communications programs near Midlothian, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Midlothian 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 Midlothian.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
89%
Graduation rate
39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$46,238
Avg net price
$21,662/yr
TuitionIn‑state$25,064
Out‑of‑state$25,064
Key stats- Retention rate: 78%
- Programs offered: 27
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$56,807
Avg net price
$28,516/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 64%
- Programs offered: 37
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$63,199
Avg net price
$13,951/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 73%
- Programs offered: 35
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$29,288
Avg net price
$12,709/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 52%
- Programs offered: 6
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$52,946
Avg net price
$22,778/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 72%
- Programs offered: 19
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
23%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$41,714
Avg net price
$3,214/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 78%
- Programs offered: 94
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
56%
Avg net price
$6,420/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 67%
- Programs offered: 19
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$54,053
Avg net price
$24,066/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 62%
- Programs offered: 26
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas communications page.
Communications Wages Near Midlothian
Midlothian 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.
Midlothian at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 37,256 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $122,643 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 35.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 103.1 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Midlothian-Area Cities With Communications Programs
- Cedar Hill, TX – 7.7 mi away (48,343 pop)
- Waxahachie, TX – 9.7 mi away (34,345 pop)
- Mansfield, TX – 10.3 mi away (65,631 pop)
- DeSoto, TX – 11.4 mi away (52,599 pop)
- Duncanville, TX – 12.8 mi away (39,457 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited communications schools are near Midlothian, TX?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering communications programs near Midlothian. The closest is Nelson University in Waxahachie, TX (9.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Southwestern Adventist University (20.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying communications roles near Midlothian?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying communications-related roles near Midlothian 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 Cedar Hill instead of Midlothian?
Cedar Hill, TX is 7.7 miles from Midlothian 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 Midlothian an affordable place to study communications?
Midlothian’s median household income of $122,643 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Midlothian 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: 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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