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Best Colleges for Communications in Minnesota

The best colleges for a Communications degree in Minnesota, led by University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, University of St Thomas and Winona State University. Each school is shown with its acceptance rate, tuition, and average SAT so you can weigh Communications programs side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best college for Communications in Minnesota?

Based on our rankings, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is the top-ranked college for Communications in Minnesota. Other top choices include University of St Thomas, Winona State University, Gustavus Adolphus College.

What are the best Communications schools?

The best Communications schools, based on program-specific federal data including median earnings and graduate counts, are University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, University of St Thomas, Winona State University. Our rankings use College Scorecard field-of-study data rather than editorial opinion.

How much does it cost to study Communications?

The average out-of-state tuition among top Communications programs is approximately $29,557 per year. However, costs vary significantly — many schools offer generous financial aid packages that can reduce the effective cost.

How long does it take to get a Communications degree?

A bachelor's degree in Communications typically takes four years of full-time study. Some programs offer accelerated tracks or combined bachelor's-to-master's options that can extend or shorten the timeline.

How are these Communications rankings determined?

Our major rankings are independently calculated from U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard field-of-study (CIP) data — primarily median earnings 4 years after graduation and program scale (graduate count), with a 10+ annual graduates minimum per program. They are not derived from US News or any other publication.

Career outcomes for Communications graduates

Among the top 10 ranked Communications programs, the average early-career salary is approximately $61,659 per year. Below are the highest-paying Communications programs based on federal College Scorecard earnings data reported by graduates four years after completion.

  1. 1. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities — Minneapolis, MN · 79.8% acceptance · SAT 1,362 · $38,362 tuition · 85% grad rate
  2. 2. University of St Thomas — Saint Paul, MN · 85.4% acceptance · SAT 1,296 · $54,398 tuition · 76% grad rate
  3. 3. Winona State University — Winona, MN · 75.5% acceptance · $17,308 tuition · 57% grad rate
  4. 4. Gustavus Adolphus College — Saint Peter, MN · 61% acceptance · SAT 1,290 · $56,076 tuition · 77% grad rate
  5. 5. Bethel University — Saint Paul, MN · 87.8% acceptance · SAT 1,249 · $44,226 tuition · 71% grad rate
  6. 6. Hamline University — Saint Paul, MN · 87.6% acceptance · SAT 1,160 · $50,004 tuition · 60% grad rate
  7. 7. Concordia College at Moorhead — Moorhead, MN · 62.7% acceptance · SAT 1,190 · $31,170 tuition · 61% grad rate
  8. 8. University of Minnesota-Crookston — Crookston, MN · 87.9% acceptance · $13,288 tuition · 50% grad rate
  9. 9. Minnesota State University Moorhead — Moorhead, MN · 58.8% acceptance · SAT 1,090 · $10,428 tuition · 57% grad rate
  10. 10. Minnesota State University-Mankato — Mankato, MN · 88.4% acceptance · SAT 1,150 · $18,942 tuition · 54% grad rate
  11. 11. Bemidji State University — Bemidji, MN · 56% acceptance · SAT 1,090 · $10,237 tuition · 48% grad rate
  12. 12. Saint Cloud State University — Saint Cloud, MN · 94.8% acceptance · SAT 1,092 · $10,245 tuition · 40% grad rate

Best Colleges for Communications in Minnesota on PickACampus