Shamokin, Pennsylvania has 16 accredited schools offering strategic communications programs, with tuition ranging from $6,600 to $67,776 per year for indexed programs. Shamokin has a population of about 6,890. Median household income is $36,438 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Pennsylvania, the top-earning strategic communications-related role is Marketing Manager at a median $150,810 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Strategic Communications Schools to Shamokin
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer strategic communications programs near Shamokin, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Shamokin 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 Shamokin.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$61,723
Avg net price
$28,819/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 86%
- Programs offered: 25
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$53,775
Avg net price
$21,331/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 76%
- Programs offered: 32
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$54,064
Avg net price
$26,502/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 87%
- Programs offered: 41
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$74,652
Avg net price
$32,568/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 86%
- Programs offered: 35
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$63,435
Avg net price
$19,550/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 66%
- Programs offered: 63
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$56,148
Avg net price
$18,134/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 72%
- Programs offered: 36
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$61,258
Avg net price
$23,331/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 84%
- Programs offered: 46
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
89%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$100,423
Avg net price
$43,756/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 95%
- Programs offered: 25
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Pennsylvania schools on the Pennsylvania strategic communications page.
Strategic Communications Wages Near Shamokin
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Pennsylvania, statewide) |
|---|
| Public Relations Manager | $118,050 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $57,460 |
| Marketing Manager | $150,810 |
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.
Shamokin at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 6,890 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $36,438 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 15.0% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Shamokin-Area Cities With Strategic Communications Programs
- Sunbury, PA – 13.2 mi away (28,544 pop)
- Bloomsburg, PA – 15.7 mi away (52,637 pop)
- Pottsville, PA – 19.6 mi away (41,479 pop)
- Milton, PA – 21.7 mi away (30,198 pop)
- Lebanon, PA – 31.7 mi away (77,839 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited strategic communications schools are near Shamokin, PA?
Our directory has 16 accredited schools offering strategic communications programs near Shamokin. The closest is Susquehanna University in Selinsgrove, PA (16.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Villanova University (82.3 miles). 9 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying strategic communications roles in Pennsylvania?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying strategic communications-related roles in Pennsylvania are: Marketing Manager ($150,810), Public Relations Manager ($118,050), Public Relations Specialist ($57,460). Wages for Shamokin workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Sunbury instead of Shamokin?
Sunbury, PA is 13.2 miles from Shamokin 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 Shamokin an affordable place to study strategic communications?
Shamokin’s median household income of $36,438 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Shamokin 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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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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