Selma, California is home to about 24,586 residents. Median household income is $55,839 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 11.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Fresno, CA metro area, the top-earning technical communication-related role is Writer and Author at a median $77,060 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Technical Communication Schools to Selma
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer technical communication programs near Selma, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Selma 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 Selma.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
66%
Graduation rate
75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$68,396
Avg net price
$17,890/yr
TuitionIn‑state$16,005
Out‑of‑state$50,205
Key stats- Retention rate: 89%
- Programs offered: 15
Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California technical communication page.
Technical Communication Wages Near Selma
Selma is part of the Fresno, CA metro area (BLS area code 23420). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to California statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| Technical Writer | $76,030 | Fresno, CA | $74,393 |
| Editor | $72,300 | Fresno, CA | $70,744 |
| Writer and Author | $77,060 | Fresno, CA | $75,401 |
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.
Selma at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 24,586 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $55,839 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 11.4% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 102.2 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Selma-Area Cities With Technical Communication Programs
- Sanger, CA – 9.2 mi away (27,413 pop)
- Reedley, CA – 9.5 mi away (48,897 pop)
- Dinuba, CA – 12.2 mi away (23,961 pop)
- Hanford, CA – 17.3 mi away (90,515 pop)
- Fresno, CA – 17.5 mi away (690,895 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying technical communication roles near Selma?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying technical communication-related roles near Selma are: Writer and Author ($77,060), Technical Writer ($76,030), Editor ($72,300). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with California statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Sanger instead of Selma?
Sanger, CA is 9.2 miles from Selma and has its own set of local technical communication programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Selma an affordable place to study technical communication?
Selma’s median household income of $55,839 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Selma while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and California 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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