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2027 Best Speech Communication Schools in Minnesota

10 Colleges in the United States
238 Speech Communication Degrees Awarded
$41,398 Avg Early-Career Salary

Speech Communication degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 10 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for speech communication students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Speech Communication in Minnesota

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the speech communication degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Speech Communication

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Leading the list is University Of Minnesota Duluth, our #1 school for speech communication. Set in the city of Duluth, University Of Minnesota Duluth is a moderately-sized public institution. About 65% of students finish within six years. About 43 speech communication degrees were awarded at University Of Minnesota Duluth in the most recent year. Students who receive their speech communication degree from University Of Minnesota Duluth earn around $39,706 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Minnesota Duluth graduates carry a median of $24,182 in student loans. See the full speech communication program report for University Of Minnesota Duluth

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University Of St Thomas Minnesota is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in speech communication, ranking #2. Located in the city of Saint Paul, University Of St Thomas Minnesota is a large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 77% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 16 speech communication degrees were awarded at University Of St Thomas Minnesota in the most recent year. Speech Communication graduates of University Of St Thomas Minnesota earn a median of $45,100 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. See the full speech communication program report for University Of St Thomas Minnesota

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Gustavus Adolphus College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in speech communication, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the town of Saint Peter, Gustavus Adolphus College is a small private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 77%. About 26 speech communication degrees were awarded at Gustavus Adolphus College in the most recent year. Students who receive their speech communication degree from Gustavus Adolphus College earn around $50,074 in the first couple years of their career. Gustavus Adolphus College graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Read more about the speech communication program at Gustavus Adolphus College

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Winona State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in speech communication, landing the #4 spot this year. Winona State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Winona. About 56% of students finish within six years. About 14 speech communication degrees were awarded at Winona State University in the most recent year. Speech Communication graduates of Winona State University earn a median of $38,197 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,250. See the full speech communication program report for Winona State University

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Minnesota State University Mankato came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best speech communication schools. Set in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State University Mankato is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. Minnesota State University Mankato awarded about 68 speech communication degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the speech communication program make about $39,798 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,000. Get the full speech communication details for Minnesota State University Mankato

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Saint Johns University
Collegeville, MN

Saint Johns University landed the #6 spot for speech communication this year. Located in the rural area of Collegeville, Saint Johns University is a small private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. Saint Johns University awarded about 11 speech communication degrees in the most recent data year. Speech Communication graduates of Saint Johns University earn a median of $40,423 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Read more about the speech communication program at Saint Johns University

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Hamline University
Saint Paul, MN

Hamline University earned the #7 position for speech communication this year. Hamline University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Paul. Hamline University graduates 60% of students within six years. There were roughly 17 speech communication students who graduated with this degree at Hamline University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their speech communication degree from Hamline University earn around $42,201 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the speech communication program at Hamline University

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College Of Saint Benedict
Saint Joseph, MN

College Of Saint Benedict came in at #8 for speech communication this year. College Of Saint Benedict is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Joseph. About 77% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 19 speech communication students who graduated with this degree at College Of Saint Benedict in the most recent data year. Speech Communication graduates of College Of Saint Benedict earn a median of $45,702 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in speech communication from College Of Saint Benedict

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Minnesota State University Moorhead landed the #9 spot for speech communication this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Moorhead. About 57% of students finish within six years. About 11 speech communication degrees were awarded at Minnesota State University Moorhead in the most recent year. Speech Communication graduates of Minnesota State University Moorhead earn a median of $36,172 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,774. See the full speech communication program report for Minnesota State University Moorhead

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Augsburg College
Minneapolis, MN

Augsburg College earned the #10 position for speech communication this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Minneapolis. About 52% of students finish within six years. About 13 speech communication degrees were awarded at Augsburg College in the most recent year. Graduates of the speech communication program make about $36,604 in their early career. Augsburg College graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. See the full speech communication program report for Augsburg College

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 10 schools evaluated.

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