Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina has 8 accredited schools offering journalism programs, with tuition ranging from $8,994 to $68,758 per year for indexed programs. Roanoke Rapids has a population of about 15,024. Median household income is $53,981 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In North Carolina, the top-earning journalism-related role is Editor at a median $73,740 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Journalism Schools to Roanoke Rapids
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer journalism programs near Roanoke Rapids, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Roanoke Rapids 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 Roanoke Rapids.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
91%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$72,200
Avg net price
$11,655/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 97%
- Programs offered: 34
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$54,886
Avg net price
$24,516/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 75%
- Programs offered: 46
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$74,545
Avg net price
$41,555/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 90%
- Programs offered: 34
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$36,654
Avg net price
$28,299/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 87%
- Programs offered: 6
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
75%
Graduation rate
72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$61,389
Avg net price
$38,707/yr
TuitionIn‑state$45,312
Out‑of‑state$45,312
Key stats- Retention rate: 85%
- Programs offered: 36
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$52,649
Avg net price
$20,748/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 69%
- Programs offered: 29
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$57,673
Avg net price
$30,857/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 75%
- Programs offered: 26
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$51,836
Avg net price
$16,836/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 84%
- Programs offered: 61
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all North Carolina schools on the North Carolina journalism page.
Journalism Wages Near Roanoke Rapids
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (North Carolina, statewide) |
|---|
| News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist | $58,670 |
| Editor | $73,740 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $67,230 |
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.
Roanoke Rapids at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 15,024 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $53,981 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 21.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Roanoke Rapids-Area Cities With Journalism Programs
- Rocky Mount, NC – 34.1 mi away (65,851 pop)
- Henderson, NC – 43.4 mi away (20,584 pop)
- Wilson, NC – 51.8 mi away (49,644 pop)
- Petersburg, VA – 54.3 mi away (31,882 pop)
- Suffolk, VA – 58.6 mi away (89,273 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited journalism schools are near Roanoke Rapids, NC?
Our directory has 8 accredited schools offering journalism programs near Roanoke Rapids. The closest is Barton College in Wilson, NC (51.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Campbell University (94.0 miles). 8 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying journalism roles in North Carolina?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying journalism-related roles in North Carolina are: Editor ($73,740), Public Relations Specialist ($67,230), News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist ($58,670). Wages for Roanoke Rapids workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Rocky Mount instead of Roanoke Rapids?
Rocky Mount, NC is 34.1 miles from Roanoke Rapids 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 Roanoke Rapids an affordable place to study journalism?
Roanoke Rapids’s median household income of $53,981 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Roanoke Rapids while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and North Carolina 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.
Learn More About Journalism Programs
Other Programs Available in Roanoke Rapids
Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Roanoke Rapids:
- Public Relations programs in Roanoke Rapids, NC
- Communication Disorders programs in Roanoke Rapids, NC
- Speech Pathology programs in Roanoke Rapids, NC
- Technical Communication programs in Roanoke Rapids, NC
- Professional Writing programs in Roanoke Rapids, NC
- Strategic Communications programs in Roanoke Rapids, NC
- Business Development programs in Roanoke Rapids, NC
- Construction Management programs in Roanoke Rapids, NC
- Economics programs in Roanoke Rapids, NC
- Financial Technology programs in Roanoke Rapids, NC
- Forensic Accounting programs in Roanoke Rapids, NC
- Health Information Management programs in Roanoke Rapids, NC
- Hospitality Management programs in Roanoke Rapids, NC
- International Business programs in Roanoke Rapids, NC
- Organizational Leadership programs in Roanoke Rapids, NC
- Management Information Systems programs in Roanoke Rapids, NC
- Nonprofit Management programs in Roanoke Rapids, NC
- Operations Management programs in Roanoke Rapids, NC
- Public Administration programs in Roanoke Rapids, NC
- Real Estate programs in Roanoke Rapids, NC
- Recreation Management programs in Roanoke Rapids, NC
- Retail Management programs in Roanoke Rapids, NC
- Risk Management programs in Roanoke Rapids, NC
- Statistics programs in Roanoke Rapids, NC
- Taxation programs in Roanoke Rapids, NC
- Corrections programs in Roanoke Rapids, NC
- Crime Analysis programs in Roanoke Rapids, NC
- Criminal Justice Administration programs in Roanoke Rapids, NC
- Criminology programs in Roanoke Rapids, NC
- Cybercrime programs in Roanoke Rapids, NC
- Emergency Management programs in Roanoke Rapids, NC
- Fire Science programs in Roanoke Rapids, NC
- Forensic Science programs in Roanoke Rapids, NC
- Legal Services programs in Roanoke Rapids, NC
- Legal Studies programs in Roanoke Rapids, NC
- Paralegal programs in Roanoke Rapids, NC
- Security Management programs in Roanoke Rapids, NC
- Cloud Computing programs in Roanoke Rapids, NC
- Computer Engineering programs in Roanoke Rapids, NC
- Innovation programs in Roanoke Rapids, NC
- Mobile App Development programs in Roanoke Rapids, NC
- Software Development programs in Roanoke Rapids, NC
- User Experience programs in Roanoke Rapids, NC
- Web Development programs in Roanoke Rapids, NC
- Artificial Intelligence programs in Roanoke Rapids, NC
- Machine Learning programs in Roanoke Rapids, NC
- Supply Chain Management programs in Roanoke Rapids, NC
- Data Analytics programs in Roanoke Rapids, NC
- Public Health programs in Roanoke Rapids, NC
- Human Resources programs in Roanoke Rapids, NC
- Project Management programs in Roanoke Rapids, NC
- Special Education programs in Roanoke Rapids, NC
- Homeland Security programs in Roanoke Rapids, NC
- Marketing programs in Roanoke Rapids, NC
- Finance programs in Roanoke Rapids, NC
- Kinesiology programs in Roanoke Rapids, NC
- Sports Management programs in Roanoke Rapids, NC
- Early Childhood Education programs in Roanoke Rapids, NC
- Elementary Education programs in Roanoke Rapids, NC
- Biology programs in Roanoke Rapids, NC
- Communications programs in Roanoke Rapids, NC
- Graphic Design programs in Roanoke Rapids, NC
- Human Services programs in Roanoke Rapids, NC
- MBA programs in Roanoke Rapids, NC
- Criminal Justice programs in Roanoke Rapids, NC
- Nursing programs in Roanoke Rapids, NC
- Business Administration programs in Roanoke Rapids, NC
- Computer Science programs in Roanoke Rapids, NC
- Psychology programs in Roanoke Rapids, NC
- Education programs in Roanoke Rapids, NC
- Engineering programs in Roanoke Rapids, NC
- Technology programs in Roanoke Rapids, NC
- Liberal Arts programs in Roanoke Rapids, NC
- Healthcare programs in Roanoke Rapids, NC
- Cybersecurity programs in Roanoke Rapids, NC
- Accounting programs in Roanoke Rapids, NC
- Healthcare Administration programs in Roanoke Rapids, NC
- Social Work programs in Roanoke Rapids, NC
- Counseling programs in Roanoke Rapids, NC
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.
← Back to Best Journalism Schools in North Carolina (2026)
