Burlington, Iowa has 4 accredited schools offering strategic communications programs, with tuition ranging from $26,880 to $54,666 per year for indexed programs. Burlington has a population of about 23,800. Median household income is $55,274 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Iowa, the top-earning strategic communications-related role is Marketing Manager at a median $131,120 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Strategic Communications Schools to Burlington
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer strategic communications programs near Burlington, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Burlington 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 Burlington.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$57,125
Avg net price
$18,745/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 75%
- Programs offered: 9
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
86%
Graduation rate
64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$59,274
Avg net price
$21,936/yr
TuitionIn‑state$47,656
Out‑of‑state$47,656
Key stats- Retention rate: 79%
- Programs offered: 21
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$71,901
Avg net price
$29,127/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 84%
- Programs offered: 34
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$63,386
Avg net price
$18,589/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 88%
- Programs offered: 56
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
77%
Graduation rate
24%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$51,165
Avg net price
$19,693/yr
TuitionIn‑state$25,978
Out‑of‑state$25,978
Key stats- Retention rate: 48%
- Programs offered: 24
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
80%
Graduation rate
65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$49,802
Avg net price
$25,907/yr
TuitionIn‑state$36,710
Out‑of‑state$36,710
Key stats- Retention rate: 77%
- Programs offered: 27
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Iowa schools on the Iowa strategic communications page.
Strategic Communications Wages Near Burlington
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Iowa, statewide) |
|---|
| Public Relations Manager | $120,730 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $62,970 |
| Marketing Manager | $131,120 |
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.
Burlington at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 23,800 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $55,274 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 23.0% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Burlington-Area Cities With Strategic Communications Programs
- Galesburg, IL – 40.3 mi away (34,620 pop)
- Muscatine, IA – 42.4 mi away (26,481 pop)
- Rock Island, IL – 53.8 mi away (38,210 pop)
- Moline, IL – 57.1 mi away (42,250 pop)
- Davenport, IA – 58.4 mi away (288,233 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited strategic communications schools are near Burlington, IA?
Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering strategic communications programs near Burlington. The closest is Saint Ambrose University in Davenport, IA (58.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Coe College (86.2 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying strategic communications roles in Iowa?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying strategic communications-related roles in Iowa are: Marketing Manager ($131,120), Public Relations Manager ($120,730), Public Relations Specialist ($62,970). Wages for Burlington workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Galesburg instead of Burlington?
Galesburg, IL is 40.3 miles from Burlington 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 Burlington an affordable place to study strategic communications?
Burlington’s median household income of $55,274 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Burlington while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Iowa 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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