Kokomo, Indiana has 20 accredited schools offering public relations programs, with tuition ranging from $5,154 to $47,560 per year for indexed programs. Kokomo has a population of about 60,093. In Indiana, the top-earning public relations-related role is Public Relations Manager at a median $114,960 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Public Relations Schools to Kokomo
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer public relations programs near Kokomo, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Kokomo 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 Kokomo.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$59,986
Avg net price
$16,898/yr
TuitionIn‑state$8,208
Out‑of‑state$8,208
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$59,986
Avg net price
$22,866/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 81%
- Programs offered: 38
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$52,198
Avg net price
$24,865/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 90%
- Programs offered: 29
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$48,899
Avg net price
$25,021/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 65%
- Programs offered: 25
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$51,833
Avg net price
$14,940/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 77%
- Programs offered: 98
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$36,596
Avg net price
$7,770/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 43%
- Programs offered: 69
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$51,504
Avg net price
$18,805/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 69%
- Programs offered: 23
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$77,235
Avg net price
$36,041/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 88%
- Programs offered: 31
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Indiana schools on the Indiana public relations page.
Public Relations Wages Near Kokomo
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Indiana, statewide) |
|---|
| Public Relations Specialist | $64,900 |
| Public Relations Manager | $114,960 |
| News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist | $47,610 |
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.
Kokomo at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 89.6 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Kokomo-Area Cities With Public Relations Programs
- Marion, IN – 25.2 mi away (28,216 pop)
- Westfield, IN – 30.0 mi away (37,221 pop)
- Noblesville, IN – 30.4 mi away (75,239 pop)
- Zionsville, IN – 33.3 mi away (26,784 pop)
- Carmel, IN – 34.5 mi away (91,065 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited public relations schools are near Kokomo, IN?
Our directory has 20 accredited schools offering public relations programs near Kokomo. The closest is Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global in Marion, IN (23.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Ivy Tech Community College (45.7 miles). 9 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying public relations roles in Indiana?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying public relations-related roles in Indiana are: Public Relations Manager ($114,960), Public Relations Specialist ($64,900), News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist ($47,610). Wages for Kokomo workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Marion instead of Kokomo?
Marion, IN is 25.2 miles from Kokomo and has its own set of local public relations programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
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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