Best Strategic Communications Schools Near Superior, WI (2026)

Superior, Wisconsin is home to about 668 residents. Median household income is $66,875 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Duluth, MN-WI metro area, the top-earning strategic communications-related role is Marketing Manager at a median $142,080 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Strategic Communications Schools to Superior

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

University of Wisconsin-River Falls

River Falls, WI 130.1 miles from Superior
  • 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

#2

Chippewa Valley Technical College

Eau Claire, WI 134.2 miles from Superior
  • 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

#3

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

Oshkosh, WI 251.7 miles from Superior
  • 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

#4

Marian University

Fond Du Lac, WI 269.1 miles from Superior
  • 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

#5

Marquette University

Milwaukee, WI 323.9 miles from Superior
  • 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

#6

Carthage College

Kenosha, WI 350.5 miles from Superior
  • 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

#7

Gateway Technical College

Kenosha, WI 350.7 miles from Superior
  • 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

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


Strategic Communications Wages Near Superior

Superior is part of the Duluth, MN-WI metro area (BLS area code 20260). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Wisconsin statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Public Relations Manager$106,230Duluth, MN-WI$119,628
Public Relations Specialist$56,110Duluth, MN-WI$63,187
Marketing Manager$142,080Duluth, MN-WI$160,000

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.


Superior at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population668Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$66,875Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+24.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)88.8 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying strategic communications-related roles near Superior are: Marketing Manager ($142,080), Public Relations Manager ($106,230), Public Relations Specialist ($56,110). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Wisconsin statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Duluth instead of Superior?

Duluth, MN is 6.4 miles from Superior 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 Superior an affordable place to study strategic communications?

Superior’s median household income of $66,875 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Superior 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 Superior

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

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.