Stevens Point, Wisconsin has 4 accredited schools offering journalism programs, with tuition ranging from $4,977 to $35,178 per year for indexed programs. Stevens Point has a population of about 25,497. Median household income is $56,218 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 39.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Wisconsin, the top-earning journalism-related role is Public Relations Specialist at a median $67,240 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Journalism Schools to Stevens Point
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer journalism programs near Stevens Point, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Stevens Point 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 Stevens Point.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$55,548
Avg net price
$14,305/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 71%
- Programs offered: 51
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$58,561
Avg net price
$16,550/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 82%
- Programs offered: 24
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
89%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$73,792
Avg net price
$17,354/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 95%
- Programs offered: 62
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$55,356
Avg net price
$14,158/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 78%
- Programs offered: 47
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
81%
Graduation rate
82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$78,257
Avg net price
$31,487/yr
TuitionIn‑state$51,170
Out‑of‑state$51,170
Key stats- Retention rate: 91%
- Programs offered: 44
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$54,458
Avg net price
$14,054/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 75%
- Programs offered: 27
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
87%
Graduation rate
62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$56,950
Avg net price
$26,565/yr
TuitionIn‑state$38,750
Out‑of‑state$38,750
Key stats- Retention rate: 77%
- Programs offered: 24
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Wisconsin schools on the Wisconsin journalism page.
Journalism Wages Near Stevens Point
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Wisconsin, statewide) |
|---|
| News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist | $57,530 |
| Editor | $64,270 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $67,240 |
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.
Stevens Point at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 25,497 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $56,218 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 39.4% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Stevens Point-Area Cities With Journalism Programs
- Wisconsin Rapids, WI – 16.3 mi away (28,406 pop)
- Wausau, WI – 30.6 mi away (74,186 pop)
- Neenah, WI – 58.5 mi away (25,914 pop)
- Appleton, WI – 59.8 mi away (221,379 pop)
- Oshkosh, WI – 59.9 mi away (75,057 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited journalism schools are near Stevens Point, WI?
Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering journalism programs near Stevens Point. The closest is University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh in Oshkosh, WI (60.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (97.7 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying journalism roles in Wisconsin?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying journalism-related roles in Wisconsin are: Public Relations Specialist ($67,240), Editor ($64,270), News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist ($57,530). Wages for Stevens Point workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Wisconsin Rapids instead of Stevens Point?
Wisconsin Rapids, WI is 16.3 miles from Stevens Point 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 Stevens Point an affordable place to study journalism?
Stevens Point’s median household income of $56,218 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Stevens Point while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Wisconsin 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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