Best Journalism Schools Near Lebanon, NH (2026)

Lebanon, New Hampshire has 8 accredited schools offering journalism programs, with tuition ranging from $9,035 to $66,262 per year for indexed programs. Lebanon has a population of about 14,759. Median household income is $92,288 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 56.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New Hampshire, the top-earning journalism-related role is Public Relations Specialist at a median $73,280 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Journalism Schools to Lebanon

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


Journalism Wages Near Lebanon

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (New Hampshire, statewide)
News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist$48,450
Editor$66,510
Public Relations Specialist$73,280

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.


Lebanon at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population14,759Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$92,288Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+56.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited journalism schools are near Lebanon, NH?

Our directory has 8 accredited schools offering journalism programs near Lebanon. The closest is Vermont State University in Randolph, VT (27.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Maine College of Art & Design (99.6 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying journalism roles in New Hampshire?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying journalism-related roles in New Hampshire are: Public Relations Specialist ($73,280), Editor ($66,510), News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist ($48,450). Wages for Lebanon workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Barre instead of Lebanon?

Barre, VT is 41.0 miles from Lebanon 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 Lebanon an affordable place to study journalism?

Lebanon’s median household income of $92,288 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lebanon while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New Hampshire 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 Lebanon

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

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.