Strategic Communications Schools Near Sevierville, TN (2026)

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

Sevierville, Tennessee has 5 accredited schools offering strategic communications programs, with tuition ranging from $13,812 to $40,450 per year for indexed programs. Sevierville has a population of about 18,105. Median household income is $55,106 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Tennessee, the top-earning strategic communications-related role is Marketing Manager at a median $131,990 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Strategic Communications Schools to Sevierville

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

Johnson University

Knoxville, TN 10.7 miles from Sevierville
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
46.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,596
Avg net price $22,063/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 18

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Knoxville, TN 20.9 miles from Sevierville
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
74.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,249
Avg net price $18,976/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Lee University

Cleveland, TN 88.6 miles from Sevierville
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
48.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,222
Avg net price $18,878/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 46

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Southern Adventist University

Collegedale, TN 101.6 miles from Sevierville
  • 4 year
45.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,723
Avg net price $24,345/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 59

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Belmont University

Nashville, TN 181.2 miles from Sevierville
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
61.1 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 95%
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,930
Avg net price $33,147/yr
Tuition
In‑state$42,540
Out‑of‑state$42,540
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Lipscomb University

Nashville, TN 181.3 miles from Sevierville
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
62.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,541
Avg net price $24,739/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

University of Memphis

Memphis, TN 362.1 miles from Sevierville
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
53.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,458
Avg net price $12,397/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 62

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Strategic Communications Wages Near Sevierville

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Tennessee, statewide)
Public Relations Manager$127,390
Public Relations Specialist$60,900
Marketing Manager$131,990

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.

Sevierville at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population18,105Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$55,106Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+21.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited strategic communications schools are near Sevierville, TN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering strategic communications programs near Sevierville. The closest is Johnson University in Knoxville, TN (10.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Lee University (88.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying strategic communications-related roles in Tennessee are: Marketing Manager ($131,990), Public Relations Manager ($127,390), Public Relations Specialist ($60,900). Wages for Sevierville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Knoxville instead of Sevierville?

Knoxville, TN is 22.1 miles from Sevierville 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 Sevierville an affordable place to study strategic communications?

Sevierville’s median household income of $55,106 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sevierville while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Tennessee 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 Sevierville

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

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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