York, Pennsylvania has 25 accredited schools offering journalism programs, with tuition ranging from $6,360 to $59,850 per year for indexed programs. York has a population of about 44,830. Median household income is $47,115 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 17.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Pennsylvania, the top-earning journalism-related role is Editor at a median $63,460 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Journalism Schools to York
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer journalism programs near York, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from York 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 York.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
92%
Graduation rate
50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$43,326
Avg net price
$21,741/yr
TuitionIn‑state$27,100
Out‑of‑state$27,100
Key stats- Retention rate: 76%
- Programs offered: 19
Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$61,723
Avg net price
$28,819/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 86%
- Programs offered: 25
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$70,920
Avg net price
$25,759/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 78%
- Programs offered: 44
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
89%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$100,423
Avg net price
$43,756/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 95%
- Programs offered: 25
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
61%
Graduation rate
86%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$63,435
Avg net price
$32,875/yr
TuitionIn‑state$20,644
Out‑of‑state$41,790
Key stats- Retention rate: 92%
- Programs offered: 76
Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$63,727
Avg net price
$28,198/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 83%
- Programs offered: 104
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
90%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$105,584
Avg net price
$36,931/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 93%
- Programs offered: 42
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$66,125
Avg net price
$18,202/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 76%
- Programs offered: 14
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Pennsylvania schools on the Pennsylvania journalism page.
Journalism Wages Near York
York is part of the York-Hanover, PA metro area (BLS area code 49620). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Pennsylvania statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist | N/A | PA statewide | – |
| Editor | $63,460 | PA statewide | $66,104 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $55,660 | York-Hanover, PA | $57,979 |
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.
York at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 44,830 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $47,115 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 17.1% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 96.0 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other York-Area Cities With Journalism Programs
- Hanover, PA – 17.0 mi away (67,480 pop)
- Harrisburg, PA – 22.9 mi away (438,995 pop)
- Lancaster, PA – 23.4 mi away (401,205 pop)
- Lebanon, PA – 30.7 mi away (77,839 pop)
- Baltimore, MD – 46.0 mi away (2,181,206 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited journalism schools are near York, PA?
Our directory has 25 accredited schools offering journalism programs near York. The closest is Elizabethtown College in Elizabethtown, PA (14.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Widener University (73.3 miles). 9 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying journalism roles near York?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying journalism-related roles near York are: Editor ($63,460), Public Relations Specialist ($55,660). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Pennsylvania statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Hanover instead of York?
Hanover, PA is 17.0 miles from York 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 York an affordable place to study journalism?
York’s median household income of $47,115 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in York while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Pennsylvania 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
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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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