Ardmore, Oklahoma has 11 accredited schools offering journalism programs, with tuition ranging from $2,700 to $67,040 per year for indexed programs. Ardmore has a population of about 24,757. Median household income is $52,954 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Oklahoma, the top-earning journalism-related role is Public Relations Specialist at a median $64,920 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Journalism Schools to Ardmore
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer journalism programs near Ardmore, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Ardmore 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 Ardmore.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
77%
Graduation rate
75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$63,126
Avg net price
$15,300/yr
TuitionIn‑state$9,797
Out‑of‑state$27,377
Key stats- Retention rate: 89%
- Programs offered: 54
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$40,118
Avg net price
$10,912/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 67%
- Programs offered: 25
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
49%
Graduation rate
51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$48,434
Avg net price
$20,958/yr
TuitionIn‑state$35,570
Out‑of‑state$35,570
Key stats- Retention rate: 70%
- Programs offered: 26
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
20%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$37,555
Avg net price
$12,148/yr
TuitionIn‑state$5,030
Out‑of‑state$11,407
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
77%
Graduation rate
65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$54,655
Avg net price
$22,857/yr
TuitionIn‑state$35,648
Out‑of‑state$35,648
Key stats- Retention rate: 84%
- Programs offered: 26
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
97%
Graduation rate
55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$49,203
Avg net price
$21,872/yr
TuitionIn‑state$27,180
Out‑of‑state$27,180
Key stats- Retention rate: 75%
- Programs offered: 31
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$48,351
Avg net price
$18,309/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 65%
- Programs offered: 64
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$33,261
Avg net price
$11,504/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 57%
- Programs offered: 17
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Oklahoma schools on the Oklahoma journalism page.
Journalism Wages Near Ardmore
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Oklahoma, statewide) |
|---|
| News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist | $48,210 |
| Editor | $50,780 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $64,920 |
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.
Ardmore at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 24,757 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $52,954 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 22.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Ardmore-Area Cities With Journalism Programs
- Denison, TX – 44.0 mi away (23,654 pop)
- Sherman, TX – 48.8 mi away (66,791 pop)
- Duncan, OK – 51.3 mi away (20,895 pop)
- Denton, TX – 67.6 mi away (432,200 pop)
- Little Elm, TX – 71.1 mi away (42,504 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited journalism schools are near Ardmore, OK?
Our directory has 11 accredited schools offering journalism programs near Ardmore. The closest is University of North Texas in Denton, TX (67.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Paris Junior College (98.9 miles). 9 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying journalism roles in Oklahoma?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying journalism-related roles in Oklahoma are: Public Relations Specialist ($64,920), Editor ($50,780), News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist ($48,210). Wages for Ardmore workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Denison instead of Ardmore?
Denison, TX is 44.0 miles from Ardmore 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 Ardmore an affordable place to study journalism?
Ardmore’s median household income of $52,954 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Ardmore while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Oklahoma 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 Ardmore
Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Ardmore:
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- Technical Communication programs in Ardmore, OK
- Professional Writing programs in Ardmore, OK
- Strategic Communications programs in Ardmore, OK
- Business Development programs in Ardmore, OK
- Construction Management programs in Ardmore, OK
- Economics programs in Ardmore, OK
- Financial Technology programs in Ardmore, OK
- Forensic Accounting programs in Ardmore, OK
- Health Information Management programs in Ardmore, OK
- Hospitality Management programs in Ardmore, OK
- International Business programs in Ardmore, OK
- Organizational Leadership programs in Ardmore, OK
- Management Information Systems programs in Ardmore, OK
- Nonprofit Management programs in Ardmore, OK
- Operations Management programs in Ardmore, OK
- Public Administration programs in Ardmore, OK
- Real Estate programs in Ardmore, OK
- Recreation Management programs in Ardmore, OK
- Retail Management programs in Ardmore, OK
- Risk Management programs in Ardmore, OK
- Statistics programs in Ardmore, OK
- Taxation programs in Ardmore, OK
- Corrections programs in Ardmore, OK
- Crime Analysis programs in Ardmore, OK
- Criminal Justice Administration programs in Ardmore, OK
- Criminology programs in Ardmore, OK
- Cybercrime programs in Ardmore, OK
- Emergency Management programs in Ardmore, OK
- Fire Science programs in Ardmore, OK
- Forensic Science programs in Ardmore, OK
- Legal Services programs in Ardmore, OK
- Legal Studies programs in Ardmore, OK
- Paralegal programs in Ardmore, OK
- Security Management programs in Ardmore, OK
- Cloud Computing programs in Ardmore, OK
- Computer Engineering programs in Ardmore, OK
- Innovation programs in Ardmore, OK
- Mobile App Development programs in Ardmore, OK
- Software Development programs in Ardmore, OK
- User Experience programs in Ardmore, OK
- Web Development programs in Ardmore, OK
- Artificial Intelligence programs in Ardmore, OK
- Machine Learning programs in Ardmore, OK
- Supply Chain Management programs in Ardmore, OK
- Data Analytics programs in Ardmore, OK
- Public Health programs in Ardmore, OK
- Human Resources programs in Ardmore, OK
- Project Management programs in Ardmore, OK
- Special Education programs in Ardmore, OK
- Homeland Security programs in Ardmore, OK
- Marketing programs in Ardmore, OK
- Finance programs in Ardmore, OK
- Kinesiology programs in Ardmore, OK
- Sports Management programs in Ardmore, OK
- Early Childhood Education programs in Ardmore, OK
- Elementary Education programs in Ardmore, OK
- Biology programs in Ardmore, OK
- Communications programs in Ardmore, OK
- Graphic Design programs in Ardmore, OK
- Human Services programs in Ardmore, OK
- MBA programs in Ardmore, OK
- Criminal Justice programs in Ardmore, OK
- Nursing programs in Ardmore, OK
- Business Administration programs in Ardmore, OK
- Computer Science programs in Ardmore, OK
- Psychology programs in Ardmore, OK
- Education programs in Ardmore, OK
- Engineering programs in Ardmore, OK
- Technology programs in Ardmore, OK
- Liberal Arts programs in Ardmore, OK
- Healthcare programs in Ardmore, OK
- Cybersecurity programs in Ardmore, OK
- Accounting programs in Ardmore, OK
- Healthcare Administration programs in Ardmore, OK
- Social Work programs in Ardmore, OK
- Counseling programs in Ardmore, OK
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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