Lufkin, Texas has 3 accredited schools offering strategic communications programs, with tuition ranging from $8,905 to $30,680 per year for indexed programs. Lufkin has a population of about 34,158. Median household income is $56,722 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Texas, the top-earning strategic communications-related role is Marketing Manager at a median $147,880 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Strategic Communications Schools to Lufkin
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer strategic communications programs near Lufkin, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Lufkin 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 Lufkin.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$49,634
Avg net price
$14,260/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 72%
- Programs offered: 36
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$52,788
Avg net price
$23,911/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 70%
- Programs offered: 34
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$49,652
Avg net price
$9,366/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 61%
- Programs offered: 34
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$62,377
Avg net price
$14,276/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 87%
- Programs offered: 54
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
63%
Graduation rate
84%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$78,354
Avg net price
$40,892/yr
TuitionIn‑state$67,040
Out‑of‑state$67,040
Key stats- Retention rate: 90%
- Programs offered: 39
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$56,807
Avg net price
$28,516/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 64%
- Programs offered: 37
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$52,946
Avg net price
$22,778/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 72%
- Programs offered: 19
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$68,424
Avg net price
$36,660/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 94%
- Programs offered: 51
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas strategic communications page.
Strategic Communications Wages Near Lufkin
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Texas, statewide) |
|---|
| Public Relations Manager | $126,670 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $65,160 |
| Marketing Manager | $147,880 |
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.
Lufkin at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 34,158 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $56,722 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 21.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Lufkin-Area Cities With Strategic Communications Programs
- Nacogdoches, TX – 20.7 mi away (35,525 pop)
- Huntsville, TX – 64.8 mi away (39,476 pop)
- Tyler, TX – 76.8 mi away (140,857 pop)
- Conroe, TX – 82.1 mi away (82,286 pop)
- Longview, TX – 82.8 mi away (100,852 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited strategic communications schools are near Lufkin, TX?
Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering strategic communications programs near Lufkin. The closest is Stephen F Austin State University in Nacogdoches, TX (21.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Lamar University (96.5 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying strategic communications roles in Texas?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying strategic communications-related roles in Texas are: Marketing Manager ($147,880), Public Relations Manager ($126,670), Public Relations Specialist ($65,160). Wages for Lufkin workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Nacogdoches instead of Lufkin?
Nacogdoches, TX is 20.7 miles from Lufkin 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 Lufkin an affordable place to study strategic communications?
Lufkin’s median household income of $56,722 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lufkin 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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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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