Williamsburg, Virginia has 5 accredited schools offering communications programs, with tuition ranging from $16,828 to $33,766 per year for indexed programs. Williamsburg has a population of about 15,564. Median household income is $70,206 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 48.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area, the top-earning communications-related role is Public Relations Manager at a median $152,990 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Communications Schools to Williamsburg
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer communications programs near Williamsburg, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
86%
Graduation rate
73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$60,509
Avg net price
$23,015/yr
TuitionIn‑state$16,828
Out‑of‑state$31,178
Key stats- Retention rate: 82%
- Programs offered: 9
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$59,159
Avg net price
$25,319/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 85%
- Programs offered: 24
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$54,914
Avg net price
$14,638/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 76%
- Programs offered: 57
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$44,666
Avg net price
$15,282/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 72%
- Programs offered: 24
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$45,543
Avg net price
$15,840/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 70%
- Programs offered: 22
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$50,074
Avg net price
$19,676/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 71%
- Programs offered: 11
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
38%
Graduation rate
56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$44,498
Avg net price
$19,923/yr
TuitionIn‑state$21,650
Out‑of‑state$21,650
Key stats- Retention rate: 71%
- Programs offered: 44
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$58,128
Avg net price
$23,433/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 85%
- Programs offered: 61
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Virginia schools on the Virginia communications page.
Communications Wages Near Williamsburg
Williamsburg is part of the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area (BLS area code 47260). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Virginia statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| Public Relations Specialist | $73,890 | Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $75,475 |
| Public Relations Manager | $152,990 | Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $156,272 |
| News Analyst, Reporter and Journalist | $47,160 | Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $48,172 |
| Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist | $69,560 | Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $71,052 |
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.
Williamsburg at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 15,564 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $70,206 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 48.5% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 97.9 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Williamsburg-Area Cities With Communications Programs
- Newport News, VA – 15.4 mi away (181,825 pop)
- Hampton, VA – 24.1 mi away (135,410 pop)
- Hopewell, VA – 32.5 mi away (22,735 pop)
- Portsmouth, VA – 35.1 mi away (95,252 pop)
- Norfolk, VA – 35.8 mi away (245,115 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited communications schools are near Williamsburg, VA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering communications programs near Williamsburg. The closest is Christopher Newport University in Newport News, VA (18.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Virginia State University (38.3 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying communications roles near Williamsburg?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying communications-related roles near Williamsburg are: Public Relations Manager ($152,990), Public Relations Specialist ($73,890), Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist ($69,560). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Virginia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Newport News instead of Williamsburg?
Newport News, VA is 15.4 miles from Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg an affordable place to study communications?
Williamsburg’s median household income of $70,206 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Williamsburg while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Virginia 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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