by our College Data Analytics Team
[Speech Communication](/majors/communication-journalism-media/communication-media-studies/speech-communication/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong speech communication education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 11 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value speech communication schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the speech communication degrees they offer, see the list below.
Our analysis ranked Rochester Community And Technical College the best value for a degree in speech communication in Minnesota. Located in the city of Rochester, Rochester Community And Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $6,389 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for speech communication graduates is $20,291. Early-career speech communication graduates make about $27,798. That is a strong return on a $20,291 median debt.
Winona State University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value speech communication schools. Set in the town of Winona, Winona State University is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,576, with out-of-state students paying around $17,308. Typical student debt for speech communication graduates is $25,250. Soon after graduation, speech communication degree recipients from Winona State University generally make around $38,197. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 76%.
University Of Minnesota Duluth came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value speech communication schools. University Of Minnesota Duluth is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Duluth. Students from in state pay about $14,608 in tuition and fees, compared with $20,134 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,182 to complete the speech communication program here. Speech Communication graduates of University Of Minnesota Duluth earn a median of $39,706 early in their careers. Set against $24,182 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.
Minnesota State University Moorhead came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value speech communication schools. Located in the suburb of Moorhead, Minnesota State University Moorhead is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $10,428. Speech Communication graduates carry a median of $23,774 in student loans. Early-career speech communication graduates make about $36,172. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 59% of applicants are accepted.
Minnesota State University Mankato is a great value for students pursuing a degree in speech communication, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State University Mankato is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,572, while out-of-state students pay about $18,942. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete the speech communication program here. Early-career speech communication graduates make about $39,798. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 88%.
Hamline University landed the #6 spot for speech communication value this year. Set in the city of Saint Paul, Hamline University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $50,004. Typical student debt for speech communication graduates is $27,000. Early-career speech communication graduates make about $42,201. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.
Gustavus Adolphus College ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value speech communication schools. Located in the town of Saint Peter, Gustavus Adolphus College is a small private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $56,076. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the speech communication program here. Soon after graduation, speech communication degree recipients from Gustavus Adolphus College generally make around $50,074. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Gustavus Adolphus College admits about 61% of applicants.
Augsburg College ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value speech communication schools. Augsburg College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Minneapolis. In-state tuition and fees average $45,452. Typical student debt for speech communication graduates is $27,000. Speech Communication graduates of Augsburg College earn a median of $36,604 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Augsburg College admits about 82% of applicants.
Saint Johns University earned the #9 position for value in speech communication this year. Saint Johns University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Collegeville. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $55,816. Typical student debt for speech communication graduates is $27,000. Speech Communication graduates of Saint Johns University earn a median of $40,423 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Saint Johns University admits about 91% of applicants.
College Of Saint Benedict ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best value speech communication schools. College Of Saint Benedict is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Joseph. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $55,756. Typical student debt for speech communication graduates is $27,000. Early-career speech communication graduates make about $45,702. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. College Of Saint Benedict admits about 92% of applicants.
University Of St Thomas Minnesota came in at #11 for value in speech communication this year. Set in the city of Saint Paul, University Of St Thomas Minnesota is a large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $54,398. Typical student debt for speech communication graduates is $27,000. Early-career speech communication graduates make about $45,100. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. University Of St Thomas Minnesota admits about 85% of applicants.
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 11 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 11 ranked schools only.
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