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Best Online Communications Programs in Round Rock, TX (2026)
Round Rock, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering communications programs, with tuition ranging from $2,550 to $67,493 per year for indexed programs. Round Rock has a population of about 124,288. Median household income is $97,187 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 43.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area, the top-earning communications-related role is Public Relations Manager at a median $130,770 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Communications Schools to Round Rock
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer communications programs near Round Rock, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Round Rock 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 Round Rock
Round Rock is part of the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area (BLS area code 12420). 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 | $69,470 | Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $70,815 |
| Public Relations Manager | $130,770 | Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $133,303 |
| News Analyst, Reporter and Journalist | $63,940 | Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $65,178 |
| Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist | $80,460 | Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $82,018 |
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.
Round Rock at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 124,288 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $97,187 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 43.6% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 98.1 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Round Rock-Area Cities With Communications Programs
- Pflugerville, TX – 6.1 mi away (59,245 pop)
- Hutto, TX – 6.9 mi away (23,832 pop)
- Cedar Park, TX – 9.1 mi away (68,918 pop)
- Georgetown, TX – 9.9 mi away (67,140 pop)
- Leander, TX – 11.9 mi away (42,761 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited communications schools are near Round Rock, TX?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering communications programs near Round Rock. The closest is Southwestern University in Georgetown, TX (7.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Huston-Tillotson University (18.3 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying communications roles near Round Rock?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying communications-related roles near Round Rock are: Public Relations Manager ($130,770), Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist ($80,460), Public Relations Specialist ($69,470). 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 Pflugerville instead of Round Rock?
Pflugerville, TX is 6.1 miles from Round Rock 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 Round Rock an affordable place to study communications?
Round Rock’s median household income of $97,187 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Round Rock 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.