Best Strategic Communications Schools Near Sherman, TX (2026)

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

Sherman, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering strategic communications programs, with tuition ranging from $11,309 to $67,040 per year for indexed programs. Sherman has a population of about 45,036. Median household income is $60,935 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Sherman-Denison, TX metro area, the top-earning strategic communications-related role is Marketing Manager at a median $139,040 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Strategic Communications Schools to Sherman

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

Southern Methodist University

Dallas, TX 54.9 miles from Sherman
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
73.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 63%
Graduation rate 84%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,354
Avg net price $40,892/yr
Tuition
In‑state$67,040
Out‑of‑state$67,040
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 90%
  • Programs offered: 39

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

#2

Dallas Baptist University

Dallas, TX 66.1 miles from Sherman
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Texas Christian University

Fort Worth, TX 76.4 miles from Sherman
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 51

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Southwestern Adventist University

Keene, TX 94.4 miles from Sherman
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 19

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

East Texas Baptist University

Marshall, TX 149.5 miles from Sherman
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
40.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,788
Avg net price $23,911/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Stephen F Austin State University

Nacogdoches, TX 179.9 miles from Sherman
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
53.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,634
Avg net price $14,260/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

The University of Texas at Austin

Austin, TX 240.0 miles from Sherman
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
84.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $75,121
Avg net price $19,857/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 96%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Texas State University

San Marcos, TX 269.8 miles from Sherman
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
64.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,906
Avg net price $16,805/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 61

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Strategic Communications Wages Near Sherman

Sherman is part of the Sherman-Denison, TX metro area (BLS area code 43300). 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$126,670TX statewide$135,043
Public Relations Specialist$61,760Sherman-Denison, TX$65,842
Marketing Manager$139,040Sherman-Denison, TX$148,230

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.

Sherman at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population45,036Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$60,935Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+23.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)93.8 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering strategic communications programs near Sherman. The closest is University of North Texas in Denton, TX (41.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Southwestern Adventist University (94.3 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying strategic communications-related roles near Sherman are: Marketing Manager ($139,040), Public Relations Manager ($126,670), Public Relations Specialist ($61,760). 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 Denison instead of Sherman?

Denison, TX is 9.5 miles from Sherman 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 Sherman an affordable place to study strategic communications?

Sherman’s median household income of $60,935 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sherman 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 Sherman

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

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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