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2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communication Arts Major in the Plains States Region

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Schools Highly Focused on Communication Arts Major in the Plains States Region

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Schools Highly Focused on Communication Arts Major in the Plains States Region” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2020-2021, 12,001 people earned their degree in communications, making the major the 67th most popular in the United States.

Across the Plains States region, there were 745 communications graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Communication Arts Major in the Plains States Region” ranking looked at 37 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in communications. The colleges and universities that top this list are recognized because their communications program is one of the largest majors offered at the school.

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Schools Highly Focused on Communication Arts Major in the Plains States Region

The following schools top our list of the Best “Schools Highly Focused on Communication Arts Major in the Plains States Region”.

Top 25 Most Focused Colleges for Communications in the Plains States Region

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Bethany Lutheran College
Mankato, Minnesota

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Bethany Lutheran College. The school came in at #1 for the Schools Highly Focused on Communication Arts Major in the Plains States Region. Located in Mankato, Minnesota, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 10 diplomas to qualified ’s communication arts students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 5.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full Bethany Lutheran College Communications Report

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Harris - Stowe State University
Saint Louis, Missouri

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Harris - Stowe State University. The school came in at #2 for the Schools Highly Focused on Communication Arts Major in the Plains States Region. This small school is located in Saint Louis, Missouri, and it awarded 11 ’s communication arts degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Harris - Stowe State University Communications Report

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Bethel University Minnesota
Saint Paul, Minnesota

Out of the 37 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Communication Arts Major in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Bethel University Minnesota landed the #3 spot on the list. This small school is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and it awarded 64 ’s communication arts degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Bethel University Minnesota Communications Report

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Minnesota - Crookston. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communication Arts Major in the Plains States Region list. Located in Crookston, Minnesota, this small public school handed out 24 degrees to qualified ’s communication arts students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Communications at University of Minnesota - Crookston

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Concordia College at Moorhead
Moorhead, Minnesota

Out of the 37 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Communication Arts Major in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Concordia College at Moorhead landed the #5 spot on the list. Located in Moorhead, Minnesota, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 21 diplomas to qualified ’s communication arts students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.2% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Communications at Concordia College Moorhead

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University of Dubuque
Dubuque, Iowa

University of Dubuque came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Communication Arts Major in the Plains States Region ranking. UD is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Dubuque, Iowa. It awarded 20 ’s communication arts degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Communications at University of Dubuque

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Crown College
Saint Bonifacius, Minnesota

Crown College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Communication Arts Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in Saint Bonifacius, Minnesota, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 14 degrees to qualified ’s communication arts students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Crown Communications Report

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University of Missouri - St Louis
Saint Louis, Missouri

University of Missouri - St Louis ranked #8 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Communication Arts Major in the Plains States Region list. UMSL is a public institution located in Saint Louis, Missouri. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 80 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Communications at University of Missouri - St Louis

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University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, North Dakota

University of North Dakota ranked #9 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Communication Arts Major in the Plains States Region list. UND is a public institution located in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 104 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.8% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full University of North Dakota Communications Report

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McPherson College
McPherson, Kansas

McPherson College landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communication Arts Major in the Plains States Region ranking. McPherson, Kansas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s communication arts degrees to 4 students in 2020-2021.

Full McPherson College Communications Report

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Northwest Missouri State University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Communication Arts Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Northwest Missouri State University is a medium-sized public school situated in Maryville, Missouri. It awarded 38 ’s communication arts degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Communications at Northwest Missouri State University

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Metropolitan State University
Saint Paul, Minnesota

Metropolitan State University landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communication Arts Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Metropolitan State University is a medium-sized public school situated in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It awarded 38 ’s communication arts degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Communications at Metropolitan State University

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Wichita State University
Wichita, Kansas

Wichita State University landed the #13 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communication Arts Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Wichita State University is located in Wichita, Kansas and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 61 ’s communication arts degrees to qualified students.

Read full report on Communications at WSU

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Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, Missouri

Saint Louis University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communication Arts Major in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #14. Saint Louis University is a fairly large school located in Saint Louis, Missouri that handed out 53 ’s communication arts degrees in 2020-2021.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 90%.

Read full report on Communications at SLU

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Kansas Wesleyan University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communication Arts Major in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #15. Kansas Wesleyan University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Salina, Kansas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 3 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Communications at Kansas Wesleyan University

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Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, Minnesota

Saint Cloud State University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communication Arts Major in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #16. Saint Cloud State University is a fairly large public school situated in Saint Cloud, Minnesota. It awarded 46 ’s communication arts degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full St. Cloud State University Communications Report

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Drury University
Springfield, Missouri

Drury University landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communication Arts Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Drury University is located in Springfield, Missouri and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 7 ’s communication arts degrees to qualified students.

Full Drury University Communications Report

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William Woods University
Fulton, Missouri

With a ranking of #18, William Woods University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communication Arts Major in the Plains States Region list. William Woods is located in Fulton, Missouri and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 7 ’s communication arts degrees to qualified students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Read more about Communications at William Woods University

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Minot State University
Minot, North Dakota

Minot State University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Communication Arts Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Minot State University is a public institution located in Minot, North Dakota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 7 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Communications at Minot State University

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Upper Iowa University
Fayette, Iowa

Upper Iowa University landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communication Arts Major in the Plains States Region ranking. UIU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Fayette, Iowa. The school has a small population, and it awarded 13 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Communications at Upper Iowa University

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St Catherine University
Saint Paul, Minnesota

St Catherine University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communication Arts Major in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #21. St. Kate’s is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 12 ’s communication arts degrees to qualified students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Communications at St Catherine University

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Drury University - College of Continuing Professional Studies ranked #22 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Communication Arts Major in the Plains States Region list. This small school is located in Springfield, Missouri, and it awarded 3 ’s communication arts degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Communications at Drury University - College of Continuing Professional Studies

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Bellevue University
Bellevue, Nebraska

Bellevue University ranked #23 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Communication Arts Major in the Plains States Region list. Bellevue, Nebraska is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s communication arts degrees to 23 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Communications at Bellevue University

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Southwestern College
Winfield, Kansas

Southwestern College came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Communication Arts Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Winfield, Kansas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s communication arts degrees to 3 students in 2020-2021.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Read full report on Communications at SC

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Midland University
Fremont, Nebraska

Midland University ranked #25 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Communication Arts Major in the Plains States Region list. Fremont, Nebraska is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s communication arts degrees to 2 students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Communications at Midland University

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