Best Journalism Schools Near Duncan, OK (2026)

Duncan, Oklahoma has 8 accredited schools offering journalism programs, with tuition ranging from $4,059 to $35,648 per year for indexed programs. Duncan has a population of about 22,872. Median household income is $57,020 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.5% 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 Duncan

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

Cameron University

Lawton, OK 30.2 miles from Duncan
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
37.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,118
Avg net price $10,912/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus

Norman, OK 52.5 miles from Duncan
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
78.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 77%
Graduation rate 75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,126
Avg net price $15,300/yr
Tuition
In‑state$9,797
Out‑of‑state$27,377
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 54

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Rose State College

Midwest City, OK 68.5 miles from Duncan
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
31.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 20%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,555
Avg net price $12,148/yr
Tuition
In‑state$5,030
Out‑of‑state$11,407
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Oklahoma City University

Oklahoma City, OK 69.2 miles from Duncan
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
61.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 77%
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,655
Avg net price $22,857/yr
Tuition
In‑state$35,648
Out‑of‑state$35,648
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 26

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Oklahoma Christian University

Edmond, OK 78.8 miles from Duncan
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
46.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 97%
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,203
Avg net price $21,872/yr
Tuition
In‑state$27,180
Out‑of‑state$27,180
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Oklahoma Baptist University

Shawnee, OK 79.3 miles from Duncan
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
43.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 49%
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,434
Avg net price $20,958/yr
Tuition
In‑state$35,570
Out‑of‑state$35,570
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 26

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

University of Central Oklahoma

Edmond, OK 81.0 miles from Duncan
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
39.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,351
Avg net price $18,309/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 64

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Langston University

Langston, OK 104.5 miles from Duncan
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
36.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $33,261
Avg net price $11,504/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 57%
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Journalism Wages Near Duncan

OccupationMedian 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.


Duncan at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population22,872Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$57,020Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+19.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited journalism schools are near Duncan, OK?

Our directory has 8 accredited schools offering journalism programs near Duncan. The closest is Cameron University in Lawton, OK (29.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Central Oklahoma (80.9 miles). 8 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 Duncan workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Lawton instead of Duncan?

Lawton, OK is 29.0 miles from Duncan 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 Duncan an affordable place to study journalism?

Duncan’s median household income of $57,020 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Duncan 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.


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Other Programs Available in Duncan

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

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.