Muskegon, Michigan has 2 accredited schools offering technical communication programs. Muskegon has a population of about 37,203. Median household income is $46,342 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Michigan, the top-earning technical communication-related role is Technical Writer at a median $85,270 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Technical Communication Schools to Muskegon
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer technical communication programs near Muskegon, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Muskegon 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 Muskegon.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$54,735
Avg net price
$8,624/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 75%
- Programs offered: 126
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$67,253
Avg net price
$19,680/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 91%
- Programs offered: 230
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$51,955
Avg net price
$10,775/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 76%
- Programs offered: 76
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$58,612
Avg net price
$9,120/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 77%
- Programs offered: 133
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$78,198
Avg net price
$14,182/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 88%
- Programs offered: 95
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Michigan schools on the Michigan technical communication page.
Technical Communication Wages Near Muskegon
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Michigan, statewide) |
|---|
| Technical Writer | $85,270 |
| Editor | $63,090 |
| Writer and Author | N/A |
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.
Muskegon at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 37,203 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $46,342 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 15.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 92.5 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Muskegon-Area Cities With Technical Communication Programs
- Norton Shores, MI – 4.6 mi away (24,340 pop)
- Walker, MI – 30.8 mi away (24,775 pop)
- Holland, MI – 32.8 mi away (101,421 pop)
- Grand Rapids, MI – 35.4 mi away (595,467 pop)
- Wyoming, MI – 36.2 mi away (75,567 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited technical communication schools are near Muskegon, MI?
Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering technical communication programs near Muskegon. The closest is Ferris State University in Big Rapids, MI (50.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Michigan State University (96.3 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying technical communication roles in Michigan?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying technical communication-related roles in Michigan are: Technical Writer ($85,270), Editor ($63,090). Wages for Muskegon workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Norton Shores instead of Muskegon?
Norton Shores, MI is 4.6 miles from Muskegon 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 Muskegon an affordable place to study technical communication?
Muskegon’s median household income of $46,342 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Muskegon while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Michigan 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 31, 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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