Richmond, Indiana has 14 accredited schools offering journalism programs, with tuition ranging from $8,058 to $47,560 per year for indexed programs. Richmond has a population of about 35,561. In Indiana, the top-earning journalism-related role is Public Relations Specialist at a median $64,900 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Journalism Schools to Richmond
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer journalism programs near Richmond, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Richmond 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 Richmond.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$51,833
Avg net price
$14,940/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 77%
- Programs offered: 98
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$52,198
Avg net price
$24,865/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 90%
- Programs offered: 29
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$59,986
Avg net price
$22,866/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 81%
- Programs offered: 38
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
70%
Graduation rate
62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$55,376
Avg net price
$22,855/yr
TuitionIn‑state$38,710
Out‑of‑state$38,710
Key stats- Retention rate: 72%
- Programs offered: 14
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$77,235
Avg net price
$36,041/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 88%
- Programs offered: 31
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
76%
Graduation rate
54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$55,198
Avg net price
$11,668/yr
TuitionIn‑state$10,762
Out‑of‑state$34,891
Key stats- Retention rate: 72%
- Programs offered: 97
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
76%
Graduation rate
66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$46,672
Avg net price
$19,310/yr
TuitionIn‑state$31,870
Out‑of‑state$31,870
Key stats- Retention rate: 80%
- Programs offered: 30
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
81%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$63,742
Avg net price
$16,264/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 91%
- Programs offered: 74
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Indiana schools on the Indiana journalism page.
Journalism Wages Near Richmond
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Indiana, statewide) |
|---|
| News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist | $47,610 |
| Editor | $56,440 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $64,900 |
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.
Other Richmond-Area Cities With Journalism Programs
- Oxford, OH – 23.9 mi away (22,344 pop)
- New Castle, IN – 26.1 mi away (21,949 pop)
- Trotwood, OH – 30.6 mi away (24,331 pop)
- Hamilton, OH – 34.9 mi away (62,127 pop)
- Middletown, OH – 36.0 mi away (97,742 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited journalism schools are near Richmond, IN?
Our directory has 14 accredited schools offering journalism programs near Richmond. The closest is Miami University-Oxford in Oxford, OH (23.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Butler University (68.0 miles). 8 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying journalism roles in Indiana?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying journalism-related roles in Indiana are: Public Relations Specialist ($64,900), Editor ($56,440), News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist ($47,610). Wages for Richmond workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Oxford instead of Richmond?
Oxford, OH is 23.9 miles from Richmond 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.
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.
Learn More About Journalism Programs
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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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