Ann Arbor, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering strategic communications programs. Ann Arbor has a population of about 121,179. Median household income is $81,089 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 77.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Ann Arbor, MI metro area, the top-earning strategic communications-related role is Marketing Manager at a median $141,000 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Strategic Communications Schools to Ann Arbor
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer strategic communications programs near Ann Arbor, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Ann Arbor 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 Ann Arbor.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$59,649
Avg net price
$9,492/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 82%
- Programs offered: 93
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$55,504
Avg net price
$25,368/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 63%
- Programs offered: 62
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$58,612
Avg net price
$9,120/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 77%
- Programs offered: 133
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$67,253
Avg net price
$19,680/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 91%
- Programs offered: 230
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$58,799
Avg net price
$14,301/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 70%
- Programs offered: 50
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$53,562
Avg net price
$15,273/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 80%
- Programs offered: 188
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
90%
Graduation rate
60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$55,874
Avg net price
$17,597/yr
TuitionIn‑state$14,760
Out‑of‑state$14,760
Key stats- Retention rate: 75%
- Programs offered: 183
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$56,118
Avg net price
$16,317/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 76%
- Programs offered: 137
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Michigan schools on the Michigan strategic communications page.
Strategic Communications Wages Near Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor is part of the Ann Arbor, MI metro area (BLS area code 11460). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Michigan statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| Public Relations Manager | $137,190 | Ann Arbor, MI | $135,966 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $68,890 | Ann Arbor, MI | $68,276 |
| Marketing Manager | $141,000 | Ann Arbor, MI | $139,742 |
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.
Ann Arbor at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 121,179 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $81,089 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 77.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 100.9 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Ann Arbor-Area Cities With Strategic Communications Programs
- Ypsilanti, MI – 6.1 mi away (21,018 pop)
- South Lyon, MI – 13.4 mi away (123,555 pop)
- Westland, MI – 18.2 mi away (81,545 pop)
- Novi, MI – 18.7 mi away (59,211 pop)
- Romulus, MI – 19.0 mi away (23,281 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited strategic communications schools are near Ann Arbor, MI?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering strategic communications programs near Ann Arbor. The closest is University of Michigan-Dearborn in Dearborn, MI (25.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Michigan State University (49.3 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying strategic communications roles near Ann Arbor?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying strategic communications-related roles near Ann Arbor are: Marketing Manager ($141,000), Public Relations Manager ($137,190), Public Relations Specialist ($68,890). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Michigan statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Ypsilanti instead of Ann Arbor?
Ypsilanti, MI is 6.1 miles from Ann Arbor 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 Ann Arbor an affordable place to study strategic communications?
Ann Arbor’s median household income of $81,089 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Ann Arbor while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Michigan 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 31, 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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