Strategic Communications Schools Near Manitowoc, WI (2026)

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

Manitowoc, Wisconsin has 3 accredited schools offering strategic communications programs, with tuition ranging from $8,532 to $51,170 per year for indexed programs. Manitowoc has a population of about 34,553. Median household income is $62,133 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Wisconsin, the top-earning strategic communications-related role is Marketing Manager at a median $133,600 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Strategic Communications Schools to Manitowoc

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

Marian University

Fond Du Lac, WI 42.7 miles from Manitowoc
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
47.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 75%
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,501
Avg net price $21,937/yr
Tuition
In‑state$35,178
Out‑of‑state$35,178
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

Oshkosh, WI 43.5 miles from Manitowoc
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
59.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,548
Avg net price $14,305/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Marquette University

Milwaukee, WI 74.4 miles from Manitowoc
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
75.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 81%
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,257
Avg net price $31,487/yr
Tuition
In‑state$51,170
Out‑of‑state$51,170
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Carthage College

Kenosha, WI 102.2 miles from Manitowoc
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
47.9 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 87%
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,950
Avg net price $26,565/yr
Tuition
In‑state$38,750
Out‑of‑state$38,750
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Gateway Technical College

Kenosha, WI 103.5 miles from Manitowoc
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
56.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,264
Avg net price $12,928/yr
Tuition
In‑state$4,956
Out‑of‑state$7,199
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 107

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Chippewa Valley Technical College

Eau Claire, WI 194.7 miles from Manitowoc
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
61.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,297
Avg net price $12,285/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 100

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

University of Wisconsin-River Falls

River Falls, WI 248.9 miles from Manitowoc
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
62.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,458
Avg net price $14,054/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Strategic Communications Wages Near Manitowoc

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Wisconsin, statewide)
Public Relations Manager$113,980
Public Relations Specialist$67,240
Marketing Manager$133,600

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.

Manitowoc at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population34,553Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$62,133Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+23.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited strategic communications schools are near Manitowoc, WI?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering strategic communications programs near Manitowoc. The closest is Marian University in Fond Du Lac, WI (43.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Marquette University (74.3 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying strategic communications-related roles in Wisconsin are: Marketing Manager ($133,600), Public Relations Manager ($113,980), Public Relations Specialist ($67,240). Wages for Manitowoc workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Sheboygan instead of Manitowoc?

Sheboygan, WI is 24.6 miles from Manitowoc 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 Manitowoc an affordable place to study strategic communications?

Manitowoc’s median household income of $62,133 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Manitowoc while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Wisconsin 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 Manitowoc

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

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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