Strategic Communications Schools Near Chambersburg, PA (2026)

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

Chambersburg, Pennsylvania has 10 accredited schools offering strategic communications programs, with tuition ranging from $7,110 to $68,017 per year for indexed programs. Chambersburg has a population of about 22,051. Median household income is $56,177 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 26.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Chambersburg, PA metro area, the top-earning strategic communications-related role is Marketing Manager at a median $135,160 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Strategic Communications Schools to Chambersburg

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

Messiah University

Mechanicsburg, PA 40.2 miles from Chambersburg
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
65.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,064
Avg net price $26,502/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 41

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Pennsylvania State University-World Campus

University Park, PA 61.1 miles from Chambersburg
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
47.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,435
Avg net price $19,550/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 63

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Susquehanna University

Selinsgrove, PA 72.6 miles from Chambersburg
  • 4 year
58.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,723
Avg net price $28,819/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Kutztown, PA 77.4 miles from Chambersburg
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
53.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,775
Avg net price $21,331/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Seton Hill University

Greensburg, PA 103.7 miles from Chambersburg
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
60.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,748
Avg net price $22,204/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

West Chester, PA 109.0 miles from Chambersburg
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
69.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,258
Avg net price $23,331/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 46

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Pennsylvania Western University

California, PA 118.3 miles from Chambersburg
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
45.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,295
Avg net price $18,256/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 86

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Villanova University

Villanova, PA 122.6 miles from Chambersburg
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
77.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 89%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $100,423
Avg net price $43,756/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 95%
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Strategic Communications Wages Near Chambersburg

Chambersburg is part of the Chambersburg, PA metro area (BLS area code 16540). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Pennsylvania statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Public Relations Manager$118,050PA statewide$124,789
Public Relations Specialist$49,020Chambersburg, PA$51,818
Marketing Manager$135,160Chambersburg, PA$142,875

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.

Chambersburg at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population22,051Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$56,177Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+26.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)94.6 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited strategic communications schools are near Chambersburg, PA?

Our directory has 10 accredited schools offering strategic communications programs near Chambersburg. The closest is Messiah University in Mechanicsburg, PA (38.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is George Washington University (78.3 miles). 9 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying strategic communications roles near Chambersburg?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying strategic communications-related roles near Chambersburg are: Marketing Manager ($135,160), Public Relations Manager ($118,050), Public Relations Specialist ($49,020). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Pennsylvania statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Waynesboro instead of Chambersburg?

Waynesboro, PA is 13.0 miles from Chambersburg 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 Chambersburg an affordable place to study strategic communications?

Chambersburg’s median household income of $56,177 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Chambersburg while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Pennsylvania 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 Chambersburg

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

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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