Strategic Communications Schools Near Statesboro, GA (2026)

Statesboro, Georgia has 1 accredited school offering strategic communications programs, with tuition ranging from $8,414 to $24,734 per year for indexed programs. Statesboro has a population of about 33,705. Median household income is $42,884 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 30.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Georgia, the top-earning strategic communications-related role is Marketing Manager at a median $160,760 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Strategic Communications Schools to Statesboro

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

Augusta University

Augusta, GA 72.4 miles from Statesboro
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
54.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,472
Avg net price $13,787/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 46

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Middle Georgia State University

Macon, GA 116.9 miles from Statesboro
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
35.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,863
Avg net price $12,361/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Wesleyan College

Macon, GA 117.0 miles from Statesboro
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
54.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 59%
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,317
Avg net price $12,724/yr
Tuition
In‑state$27,650
Out‑of‑state$27,650
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 9

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

#4

University of Georgia

Athens, GA 139.8 miles from Statesboro
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
88.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 88%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $68,726
Avg net price $13,936/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 85

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Oglethorpe University

Atlanta, GA 176.6 miles from Statesboro
  • 4 year
42.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,232
Avg net price $19,509/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 8

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA 196.4 miles from Statesboro
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
58.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,552
Avg net price $15,048/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 61

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Strategic Communications Wages Near Statesboro

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Georgia, statewide)
Public Relations Manager$134,500
Public Relations Specialist$73,200
Marketing Manager$160,760

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.


Statesboro at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population33,705Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$42,884Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+30.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited strategic communications schools are near Statesboro, GA?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering strategic communications programs near Statesboro. The closest is Augusta University in Augusta, GA (72.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Augusta University (72.4 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying strategic communications roles in Georgia?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying strategic communications-related roles in Georgia are: Marketing Manager ($160,760), Public Relations Manager ($134,500), Public Relations Specialist ($73,200). Wages for Statesboro workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Pooler instead of Statesboro?

Pooler, GA is 38.3 miles from Statesboro 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 Statesboro an affordable place to study strategic communications?

Statesboro’s median household income of $42,884 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Statesboro while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Georgia 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 Statesboro

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

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.