Best Journalism Schools Near Longmont, CO (2026)

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

Longmont, Colorado has 8 accredited schools offering journalism programs, with tuition ranging from $2,258 to $61,398 per year for indexed programs. Longmont has a population of about 98,958. Median household income is $89,724 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 46.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Boulder, CO metro area, the top-earning journalism-related role is Public Relations Specialist at a median $81,180 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Journalism Schools to Longmont

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

University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, CO 14.3 miles from Longmont
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
73.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 78%
Graduation rate 75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $69,738
Avg net price $25,346/yr
Tuition
In‑state$15,666
Out‑of‑state$44,918
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 90%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Northern Colorado

Greeley, CO 27.2 miles from Longmont
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
55.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,231
Avg net price $17,760/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Fort Collins, CO 27.8 miles from Longmont
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
69.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 89%
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,543
Avg net price $21,279/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,373
Out‑of‑state$34,783
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Metropolitan State University of Denver

Denver, CO 29.7 miles from Longmont
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
43.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,093
Avg net price $15,327/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

University of Denver

Denver, CO 34.8 miles from Longmont
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
70.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 78%
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $71,155
Avg net price $36,131/yr
Tuition
In‑state$61,398
Out‑of‑state$61,398
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Journalism Wages Near Longmont

Longmont is part of the Boulder, CO metro area (BLS area code 14500). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Colorado statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist$60,770CO statewide$57,766
Editor$81,090Boulder, CO$77,082
Public Relations Specialist$81,180Boulder, CO$77,167

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.

Longmont at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population98,958Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$89,724Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+46.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)105.2 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited journalism schools are near Longmont, CO?

Our directory has 8 accredited schools offering journalism programs near Longmont. The closest is University of Colorado Boulder in Boulder, CO (14.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Wyoming (82.9 miles). 8 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying journalism roles near Longmont?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying journalism-related roles near Longmont are: Public Relations Specialist ($81,180), Editor ($81,090), News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist ($60,770). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Colorado statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Firestone instead of Longmont?

Firestone, CO is 8.1 miles from Longmont 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 Longmont an affordable place to study journalism?

Longmont’s median household income of $89,724 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Longmont while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Colorado 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 Longmont

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Longmont:

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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