Best Journalism Schools Near Christiansburg, VA (2026)

Updated August 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Christiansburg, Virginia has 7 accredited schools offering journalism programs, with tuition ranging from $7,579 to $68,045 per year for indexed programs. Christiansburg has a population of about 22,820. Median household income is $75,451 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 45.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Virginia, the top-earning journalism-related role is Editor at a median $80,590 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Journalism Schools to Christiansburg

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

Radford University

Radford, VA 8.1 miles from Christiansburg
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
60.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,739
Avg net price $14,578/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA 68.8 miles from Christiansburg
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
35.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,813
Avg net price $29,357/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 81

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Washington and Lee University

Lexington, VA 68.9 miles from Christiansburg
  • 4 year
74.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 94%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $94,810
Avg net price $23,781/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 96%
  • Programs offered: 5

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Richmond

University of Richmond, VA 160.0 miles from Christiansburg
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
76.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 86%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $76,178
Avg net price $31,309/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 18

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Hampton University

Hampton, VA 224.4 miles from Christiansburg
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
55.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,159
Avg net price $25,319/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Regent University

Virginia Beach, VA 233.5 miles from Christiansburg
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
34.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 38%
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,498
Avg net price $19,923/yr
Tuition
In‑state$21,650
Out‑of‑state$21,650
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Journalism Wages Near Christiansburg

Christiansburg is part of the Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA metro area (BLS area code 13980). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Virginia statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist$62,140VA statewide$67,033
Editor$80,590VA statewide$86,936
Public Relations Specialist$65,170Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA$70,302

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.

Christiansburg at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population22,820Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$75,451Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+45.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)92.7 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited journalism schools are near Christiansburg, VA?

Our directory has 7 accredited schools offering journalism programs near Christiansburg. The closest is Radford University in Radford, VA (8.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Appalachian State University (95.4 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying journalism roles near Christiansburg?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying journalism-related roles near Christiansburg are: Editor ($80,590), Public Relations Specialist ($65,170), News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist ($62,140). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Virginia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Blacksburg instead of Christiansburg?

Blacksburg, VA is 6.3 miles from Christiansburg 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 Christiansburg an affordable place to study journalism?

Christiansburg’s median household income of $75,451 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Christiansburg while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Virginia 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 Christiansburg

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

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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