Strategic Communications Schools Near Klamath Falls, OR (2026)

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

Klamath Falls, Oregon is home to about 21,879 residents. Median household income is $47,268 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Oregon, the top-earning strategic communications-related role is Marketing Manager at a median $161,560 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Strategic Communications Schools to Klamath Falls

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

University of Oregon

Eugene, OR 142.0 miles from Klamath Falls
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
71.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,324
Avg net price $22,182/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Bushnell University

Eugene, OR 142.4 miles from Klamath Falls
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
53.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,623
Avg net price $20,789/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

George Fox University

Newberg, OR 221.3 miles from Klamath Falls
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
62.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,761
Avg net price $31,679/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Portland

Portland, OR 236.5 miles from Klamath Falls
  • 4 year
65.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 80%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $82,804
Avg net price $28,210/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 19

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Strategic Communications Wages Near Klamath Falls

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Oregon, statewide)
Public Relations Manager$131,190
Public Relations Specialist$74,900
Marketing Manager$161,560

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.

Klamath Falls at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population21,879Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$47,268Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+22.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying strategic communications-related roles in Oregon are: Marketing Manager ($161,560), Public Relations Manager ($131,190), Public Relations Specialist ($74,900). Wages for Klamath Falls workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Ashland instead of Klamath Falls?

Ashland, OR is 47.3 miles from Klamath Falls 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 Klamath Falls an affordable place to study strategic communications?

Klamath Falls’s median household income of $47,268 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Klamath Falls while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Oregon 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 Klamath Falls

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

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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