Strategic Communications Schools Near Lafayette, CO (2026)

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

Lafayette, Colorado has 6 accredited schools offering strategic communications programs, with tuition ranging from $11,124 to $61,398 per year for indexed programs. Lafayette has a population of about 30,471. Median household income is $110,431 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 65.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Boulder, CO metro area, the top-earning strategic communications-related role is Marketing Manager at a median $199,570 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Strategic Communications Schools to Lafayette

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

University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, CO 8.9 miles from Lafayette
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
73.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 78%
Graduation rate 75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $69,738
Avg net price $25,346/yr
Tuition
In‑state$15,666
Out‑of‑state$44,918
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 90%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Regis University

Denver, CO 14.6 miles from Lafayette
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
62.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $72,105
Avg net price $18,397/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Metropolitan State University of Denver

Denver, CO 17.9 miles from Lafayette
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
43.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,093
Avg net price $15,327/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Colorado Christian University

Lakewood, CO 19.6 miles from Lafayette
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
36.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,416
Avg net price $29,500/yr
Tuition
In‑state$41,342
Out‑of‑state$41,342
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 41

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Fort Collins, CO 39.8 miles from Lafayette
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
69.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 89%
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,543
Avg net price $21,279/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,373
Out‑of‑state$34,783
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Adams State University

Alamosa, CO 179.1 miles from Lafayette
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
37.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,372
Avg net price $12,980/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 53%
  • Programs offered: 15

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Colorado schools on the Colorado strategic communications page.

Strategic Communications Wages Near Lafayette

Lafayette is part of the Boulder, CO metro area (BLS area code 14500). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Colorado statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Public Relations Manager$153,370Boulder, CO$145,789
Public Relations Specialist$81,180Boulder, CO$77,167
Marketing Manager$199,570Boulder, CO$189,705

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.

Lafayette at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population30,471Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$110,431Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+65.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)105.2 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited strategic communications schools are near Lafayette, CO?

Our directory has 6 accredited schools offering strategic communications programs near Lafayette. The closest is University of Colorado Boulder in Boulder, CO (9.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Colorado State University-Fort Collins (40.1 miles). 6 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying strategic communications roles near Lafayette?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying strategic communications-related roles near Lafayette are: Marketing Manager ($199,570), Public Relations Manager ($153,370), Public Relations Specialist ($81,180). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Colorado statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Louisville instead of Lafayette?

Louisville, CO is 2.9 miles from Lafayette and has its own set of local strategic communications programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Lafayette an affordable place to study strategic communications?

Lafayette’s median household income of $110,431 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lafayette while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Colorado 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 Lafayette

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

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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