Newport, Rhode Island has 19 accredited schools offering strategic communications programs, with tuition ranging from $11,300 to $68,102 per year for indexed programs. Newport has a population of about 25,029. Median household income is $83,562 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 55.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area, the top-earning strategic communications-related role is Public Relations Manager at a median $146,370 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Strategic Communications Schools to Newport
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer strategic communications programs near Newport, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Newport 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 Newport.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
88%
Graduation rate
68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$70,266
Avg net price
$37,999/yr
TuitionIn‑state$44,418
Out‑of‑state$44,418
Key stats- Retention rate: 80%
- Programs offered: 40
Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
88%
Graduation rate
55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$43,418
Avg net price
$31,027/yr
TuitionIn‑state$42,419
Out‑of‑state$42,419
Key stats- Retention rate: 79%
- Programs offered: 49
Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$43,418
Avg net price
$20,252/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 53%
- Programs offered: 30
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
92%
Graduation rate
47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$56,318
Avg net price
$9,478/yr
TuitionIn‑state$11,300
Out‑of‑state$27,299
Key stats- Retention rate: 73%
- Programs offered: 61
Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Rhode Island schools on the Rhode Island strategic communications page.
Strategic Communications Wages Near Newport
Newport is part of the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area (BLS area code 39300). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Rhode Island statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| Public Relations Manager | $146,370 | Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $143,782 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $77,210 | Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $75,845 |
| Marketing Manager | N/A | RI statewide | – |
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.
Newport at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 25,029 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $83,562 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 55.5% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 101.8 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Newport-Area Cities With Strategic Communications Programs
- Warwick, RI – 16.7 mi away (81,579 pop)
- Fall River, MA – 19.7 mi away (88,930 pop)
- Cranston, RI – 21.5 mi away (81,034 pop)
- East Providence, RI – 22.6 mi away (47,337 pop)
- New Bedford, MA – 23.5 mi away (149,390 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited strategic communications schools are near Newport, RI?
Our directory has 19 accredited schools offering strategic communications programs near Newport. The closest is Roger Williams University in Bristol, RI (12.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Emerson College (61.7 miles). 9 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying strategic communications roles near Newport?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying strategic communications-related roles near Newport are: Public Relations Manager ($146,370), Public Relations Specialist ($77,210). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Rhode Island statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Warwick instead of Newport?
Warwick, RI is 16.7 miles from Newport 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 Newport an affordable place to study strategic communications?
Newport’s median household income of $83,562 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Newport while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Rhode Island 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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