Sidney, Ohio has 14 accredited schools offering strategic communications programs, with tuition ranging from $3,675 to $50,640 per year for indexed programs. Sidney has a population of about 20,457. Median household income is $59,560 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 17.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Ohio, the top-earning strategic communications-related role is Marketing Manager at a median $132,330 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Strategic Communications Schools to Sidney
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer strategic communications programs near Sidney, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Sidney 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 Sidney.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$37,558
Avg net price
$5,992/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 79%
- Programs offered: 144
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$80,928
Avg net price
$24,478/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 86%
- Programs offered: 28
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$56,996
Avg net price
$27,221/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 73%
- Programs offered: 43
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$51,748
Avg net price
$20,079/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 62%
- Programs offered: 26
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$47,896
Avg net price
$24,022/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 81%
- Programs offered: 55
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$64,873
Avg net price
$32,997/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 80%
- Programs offered: 50
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
12%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$31,588
Avg net price
$24,181/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$52,581
Avg net price
$21,637/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 83%
- Programs offered: 86
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio strategic communications page.
Strategic Communications Wages Near Sidney
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Ohio, statewide) |
|---|
| Public Relations Manager | $118,670 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $64,840 |
| Marketing Manager | $132,330 |
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.
Sidney at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 20,457 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $59,560 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 17.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Sidney-Area Cities With Strategic Communications Programs
- Piqua, OH – 10.4 mi away (21,498 pop)
- Troy, OH – 17.2 mi away (25,770 pop)
- Huber Heights, OH – 29.8 mi away (38,019 pop)
- Lima, OH – 31.3 mi away (70,296 pop)
- Springfield, OH – 31.6 mi away (83,115 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited strategic communications schools are near Sidney, OH?
Our directory has 14 accredited schools offering strategic communications programs near Sidney. The closest is Sinclair Community College in Dayton, OH (36.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Xavier University (80.4 miles). 7 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying strategic communications roles in Ohio?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying strategic communications-related roles in Ohio are: Marketing Manager ($132,330), Public Relations Manager ($118,670), Public Relations Specialist ($64,840). Wages for Sidney workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Piqua instead of Sidney?
Piqua, OH is 10.4 miles from Sidney 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 Sidney an affordable place to study strategic communications?
Sidney’s median household income of $59,560 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sidney while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Ohio 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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