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Best Online Communications Programs in Wisconsin Rapids, WI (2026)
Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin has 5 accredited schools offering communications programs. Wisconsin Rapids has a population of about 18,756. Median household income is $54,116 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Wisconsin, the top-earning communications-related role is Public Relations Manager at a median $113,980 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Communications Schools to Wisconsin Rapids
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer communications programs near Wisconsin Rapids, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Wisconsin Rapids 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 Wisconsin schools on the Wisconsin communications page.
Communications Wages Near Wisconsin Rapids
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Wisconsin, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialist | $67,240 |
| Public Relations Manager | $113,980 |
| News Analyst, Reporter and Journalist | $57,530 |
| Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist | $64,800 |
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.
Wisconsin Rapids at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,756 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $54,116 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 16.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Wisconsin Rapids-Area Cities With Communications Programs
- Stevens Point, WI – 16.3 mi away (43,735 pop)
- Wausau, WI – 40.3 mi away (74,186 pop)
- Oshkosh, WI – 67.6 mi away (75,057 pop)
- Neenah, WI – 68.6 mi away (25,914 pop)
- Appleton, WI – 71.4 mi away (221,379 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited communications schools are near Wisconsin Rapids, WI?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering communications programs near Wisconsin Rapids. The closest is University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in Stevens Point, WI (15.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (80.3 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying communications roles in Wisconsin?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying communications-related roles in Wisconsin are: Public Relations Manager ($113,980), Public Relations Specialist ($67,240), Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist ($64,800). Wages for Wisconsin Rapids workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Stevens Point instead of Wisconsin Rapids?
Stevens Point, WI is 16.3 miles from Wisconsin Rapids 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 Wisconsin Rapids an affordable place to study communications?
Wisconsin Rapids’s median household income of $54,116 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Wisconsin Rapids while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Wisconsin 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.
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