Best Strategic Communications Schools Near Warsaw, IN (2026)

Warsaw, Indiana has 7 accredited schools offering strategic communications programs, with tuition ranging from $8,208 to $56,950 per year for indexed programs. Warsaw has a population of about 16,592. Median household income is $57,170 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Indiana, the top-earning strategic communications-related role is Marketing Manager at a median $136,260 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Strategic Communications Schools to Warsaw

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

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion

Marion, IN 51.2 miles from Warsaw
  • 4 year
56.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,986
Avg net price $22,866/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global

Marion, IN 51.5 miles from Warsaw
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
57.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,986
Avg net price $16,898/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,208
Out‑of‑state$8,208
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 54

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Ball State University

Muncie, IN 75.9 miles from Warsaw
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
63.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,833
Avg net price $14,940/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 98

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Anderson University

Anderson, IN 78.8 miles from Warsaw
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
42.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,899
Avg net price $25,021/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Indiana University-Indianapolis

Indianapolis, IN 103.0 miles from Warsaw
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
60.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 76%
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,198
Avg net price $11,668/yr
Tuition
In‑state$10,762
Out‑of‑state$34,891
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 97

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Franklin College

Franklin, IN 122.5 miles from Warsaw
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
43.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 70%
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,376
Avg net price $22,855/yr
Tuition
In‑state$38,710
Out‑of‑state$38,710
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 14

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

University of Southern Indiana

Evansville, IN 244.1 miles from Warsaw
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
60.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,605
Avg net price $12,923/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 54

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Strategic Communications Wages Near Warsaw

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Indiana, statewide)
Public Relations Manager$114,960
Public Relations Specialist$64,900
Marketing Manager$136,260

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.


Warsaw at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population16,592Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$57,170Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+33.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited strategic communications schools are near Warsaw, IN?

Our directory has 7 accredited schools offering strategic communications programs near Warsaw. The closest is Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion in Marion, IN (51.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Spring Arbor University (94.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying strategic communications-related roles in Indiana are: Marketing Manager ($136,260), Public Relations Manager ($114,960), Public Relations Specialist ($64,900). Wages for Warsaw workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Goshen instead of Warsaw?

Goshen, IN is 22.8 miles from Warsaw 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 Warsaw an affordable place to study strategic communications?

Warsaw’s median household income of $57,170 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Warsaw while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Indiana 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 Warsaw

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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.