Best Strategic Communications Schools Near Converse, TX (2026)

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Converse, Texas has 2 accredited schools offering strategic communications programs. Converse has a population of about 28,764. Median household income is $88,060 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area, the top-earning strategic communications-related role is Marketing Manager at a median $131,800 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Strategic Communications Schools to Converse

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

Texas State University

San Marcos, TX 34.0 miles from Converse
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,906
Avg net price $16,805/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 132

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

The University of Texas at Austin

Austin, TX 63.2 miles from Converse
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
84.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $75,121
Avg net price $19,857/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 96%
  • Programs offered: 180

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Del Mar College

Corpus Christi, TX 132.6 miles from Converse
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
45.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 24%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,656
Avg net price $3,399/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 53%
  • Programs offered: 80

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Texas A & M International University

Laredo, TX 150.6 miles from Converse
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,386
Avg net price $3,637/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

University of Houston

Houston, TX 178.6 miles from Converse
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
73.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,377
Avg net price $14,276/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 150

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Southwestern Adventist University

Keene, TX 207.6 miles from Converse
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
44.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,946
Avg net price $22,778/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Texas Christian University

Fort Worth, TX 227.8 miles from Converse
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $68,424
Avg net price $36,660/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 122

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Dallas Baptist University

Dallas, TX 235.1 miles from Converse
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
43.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,807
Avg net price $28,516/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 73

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Strategic Communications Wages Near Converse

Converse is part of the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area (BLS area code 41700). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Texas statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Public Relations Manager$119,580San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX$126,272
Public Relations Specialist$64,690San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX$68,310
Marketing Manager$131,800San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX$139,176

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.

Converse at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population28,764Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$88,060Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+32.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)94.7 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited strategic communications schools are near Converse, TX?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering strategic communications programs near Converse. The closest is Texas State University in San Marcos, TX (34.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is The University of Texas at Austin (63.2 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying strategic communications-related roles near Converse are: Marketing Manager ($131,800), Public Relations Manager ($119,580), Public Relations Specialist ($64,690). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Texas statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Universal City instead of Converse?

Universal City, TX is 2.7 miles from Converse 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 Converse an affordable place to study strategic communications?

Converse’s median household income of $88,060 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Converse while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Texas 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 Converse

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

Data verified: August 31, 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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