Wichita Falls, Texas has 2 accredited schools offering journalism programs, with tuition ranging from $7,095 to $21,149 per year for indexed programs. Wichita Falls has a population of about 102,558. Median household income is $58,568 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Wichita Falls, TX metro area, the top-earning journalism-related role is Public Relations Specialist at a median $57,910 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Journalism Schools to Wichita Falls
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer journalism programs near Wichita Falls, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Wichita Falls 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 Wichita Falls.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$57,010
Avg net price
$15,649/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 77%
- Programs offered: 67
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
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
Acceptance rate
63%
Graduation rate
84%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$78,354
Avg net price
$40,892/yr
TuitionIn‑state$67,040
Out‑of‑state$67,040
Key stats- Retention rate: 90%
- Programs offered: 39
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · 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
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
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
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
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas journalism page.
Journalism Wages Near Wichita Falls
Wichita Falls is part of the Wichita Falls, TX metro area (BLS area code 48660). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Texas statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist | $48,470 | TX statewide | $54,156 |
| Editor | $45,950 | TX statewide | $51,341 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $57,910 | Wichita Falls, TX | $64,704 |
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.
Wichita Falls at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 102,558 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $58,568 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 25.0% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 89.5 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Wichita Falls-Area Cities With Journalism Programs
- Lawton, OK – 49.4 mi away (92,299 pop)
- Duncan, OK – 56.1 mi away (20,895 pop)
- Ardmore, OK – 82.8 mi away (21,597 pop)
- Weatherford, TX – 91.0 mi away (41,333 pop)
- Denton, TX – 93.1 mi away (432,200 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited journalism schools are near Wichita Falls, TX?
Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering journalism programs near Wichita Falls. The closest is Cameron University in Lawton, OK (48.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of North Texas (92.9 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying journalism roles near Wichita Falls?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying journalism-related roles near Wichita Falls are: Public Relations Specialist ($57,910), News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist ($48,470), Editor ($45,950). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Texas statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Lawton instead of Wichita Falls?
Lawton, OK is 49.4 miles from Wichita Falls 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 Wichita Falls an affordable place to study journalism?
Wichita Falls’s median household income of $58,568 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Wichita Falls 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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