Big Spring, Texas has 2 accredited schools offering journalism programs, with tuition ranging from $8,460 to $24,451 per year for indexed programs. Big Spring has a population of about 24,769. Median household income is $70,532 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 14.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Texas, the top-earning journalism-related role is Public Relations Specialist at a median $65,160 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Journalism Schools to Big Spring
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer journalism programs near Big Spring, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Big Spring 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 Big Spring.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$50,116
Avg net price
$15,091/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 70%
- Programs offered: 29
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$62,454
Avg net price
$19,070/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 85%
- Programs offered: 71
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$55,736
Avg net price
$26,182/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 80%
- Programs offered: 35
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$50,741
Avg net price
$19,487/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 69%
- Programs offered: 31
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$68,424
Avg net price
$36,660/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 94%
- Programs offered: 51
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
51%
Graduation rate
80%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$65,793
Avg net price
$41,104/yr
TuitionIn‑state$58,100
Out‑of‑state$58,100
Key stats- Retention rate: 91%
- Programs offered: 51
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
19%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$43,177
Avg net price
$6,390/yr
TuitionIn‑state$2,550
Out‑of‑state$10,590
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$75,121
Avg net price
$19,857/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 96%
- Programs offered: 48
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas journalism page.
Journalism Wages Near Big Spring
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Texas, statewide) |
|---|
| News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist | $48,470 |
| Editor | $45,950 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $65,160 |
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.
Big Spring at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 24,769 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $70,532 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 14.0% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited journalism schools are near Big Spring, TX?
Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering journalism programs near Big Spring. The closest is Angelo State University in San Angelo, TX (81.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Texas Tech University (95.7 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying journalism roles in Texas?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying journalism-related roles in Texas are: Public Relations Specialist ($65,160), News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist ($48,470), Editor ($45,950). Wages for Big Spring workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Midland instead of Big Spring?
Midland, TX is 39.7 miles from Big Spring 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 Big Spring an affordable place to study journalism?
Big Spring’s median household income of $70,532 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Big Spring while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Texas 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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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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