Strategic Communications Schools Near Warrensburg, MO (2026)

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

Warrensburg, Missouri has 2 accredited schools offering strategic communications programs, with tuition ranging from $17,500 to $20,610 per year for indexed programs. Warrensburg has a population of about 19,437. Median household income is $57,232 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Missouri, the top-earning strategic communications-related role is Marketing Manager at a median $130,550 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Strategic Communications Schools to Warrensburg

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

William Jewell College

Liberty, MO 49.9 miles from Warrensburg
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
65.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,268
Avg net price $17,562/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 13

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Park University

Parkville, MO 59.1 miles from Warrensburg
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
41.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,309
Avg net price $21,032/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 58%
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Drury University

Springfield, MO 109.3 miles from Warrensburg
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
48.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,694
Avg net price $20,831/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Evangel University

Springfield, MO 109.4 miles from Warrensburg
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
54.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,573
Avg net price $18,669/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Missouri State University-Springfield

Springfield, MO 110.5 miles from Warrensburg
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
56.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,827
Avg net price $17,613/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 83

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Northwest Missouri State University

Maryville, MO 126.1 miles from Warrensburg
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
48.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,885
Avg net price $16,244/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

College of the Ozarks

Point Lookout, MO 150.7 miles from Warrensburg
  • 4 year
55.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,592
Avg net price $6,100/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Maryville University of Saint Louis

Saint Louis, MO 174.0 miles from Warrensburg
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
64.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,105
Avg net price $22,066/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Strategic Communications Wages Near Warrensburg

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Missouri, statewide)
Public Relations Manager$114,710
Public Relations Specialist$61,130
Marketing Manager$130,550

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.

Warrensburg at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population19,437Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$57,232Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+35.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited strategic communications schools are near Warrensburg, MO?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering strategic communications programs near Warrensburg. The closest is William Jewell College in Liberty, MO (49.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Park University (59.0 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying strategic communications-related roles in Missouri are: Marketing Manager ($130,550), Public Relations Manager ($114,710), Public Relations Specialist ($61,130). Wages for Warrensburg workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Sedalia instead of Warrensburg?

Sedalia, MO is 26.9 miles from Warrensburg 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 Warrensburg an affordable place to study strategic communications?

Warrensburg’s median household income of $57,232 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Warrensburg while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Missouri 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 Warrensburg

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

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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