Best Journalism Schools Near Lake Havasu City, AZ (2026)

Updated August 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Lake Havasu City, Arizona is home to about 58,037 residents. Median household income is $66,264 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Arizona, the top-earning journalism-related role is Editor at a median $63,090 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Journalism Schools to Lake Havasu City

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer journalism programs near Lake Havasu City, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Lake Havasu City 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:

  • 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 Lake Havasu City. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Estrella Mountain Community College

Avondale, AZ 132.7 miles from Lake Havasu City
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
51.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,356
Avg net price $12,254/yr
Tuition
In‑state$2,358
Out‑of‑state$8,958
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 46

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Glendale Community College

Glendale, AZ 137.4 miles from Lake Havasu City
  • 4 year
42.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,108
Avg net price $11,650/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 65

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Phoenix College

Phoenix, AZ 145.5 miles from Lake Havasu City
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
52.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 20%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,870
Avg net price $12,055/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 76

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Scottsdale Community College

Scottsdale, AZ 153.7 miles from Lake Havasu City
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
54.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 17%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,905
Avg net price $13,336/yr
Tuition
In‑state$2,358
Out‑of‑state$8,958
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 59

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Arizona State University Campus Immersion

Tempe, AZ 155.0 miles from Lake Havasu City
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
76.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,668
Avg net price $14,967/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 112

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, AZ 157.8 miles from Lake Havasu City
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
60.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,384
Avg net price $14,158/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 92

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ 249.3 miles from Lake Havasu City
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
69.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,979
Avg net price $16,674/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 80

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Arizona schools on the Arizona journalism page.

Journalism Wages Near Lake Havasu City

Lake Havasu City is part of the Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ metro area (BLS area code 29420). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Arizona statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist$43,100AZ statewide$45,802
Editor$63,090AZ statewide$67,046
Public Relations Specialist$52,530Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ$55,824

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.

Lake Havasu City at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population58,037Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$66,264Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+18.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)94.1 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying journalism roles near Lake Havasu City?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying journalism-related roles near Lake Havasu City are: Editor ($63,090), Public Relations Specialist ($52,530), News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist ($43,100). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Arizona statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Bullhead City instead of Lake Havasu City?

Bullhead City, AZ is 44.8 miles from Lake Havasu City and has its own set of local journalism programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Lake Havasu City an affordable place to study journalism?

Lake Havasu City’s median household income of $66,264 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lake Havasu City while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Arizona 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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Other Programs Available in Lake Havasu City

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Lake Havasu City:

Data verified: August 11, 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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