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2027 Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Minnesota

20 Colleges in the United States
908 Communication & Journalism Degrees Awarded
$41,704 Avg Early-Career Salary

Communication & Journalism programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 20 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for communication & journalism students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Communication & Journalism 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 communication & journalism degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Communication & Journalism

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No school ranked higher than University Of Minnesota Twin Cities this year for communication & journalism. This very large public university is located in the city of Minneapolis. About 85% of students finish within six years. About 332 communication & journalism degrees were awarded at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities in the most recent year. Communication & Journalism graduates of University Of Minnesota Twin Cities earn a median of $42,469 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $20,499 to complete this degree. See the full communication & journalism program report for University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

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A rank of #2 makes University Of St Thomas Minnesota one of the top schools for communication & journalism. Set in the city of Saint Paul, University Of St Thomas Minnesota is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 77% of students finish within six years. About 28 communication & journalism degrees were awarded at University Of St Thomas Minnesota in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, communication & journalism degree recipients from University Of St Thomas Minnesota generally make around $45,100. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Get the full communication & journalism details for University Of St Thomas Minnesota

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Dunwoody College Of Technology is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in communication & journalism, ranking #3. Set in the city of Minneapolis, Dunwoody College Of Technology is a small private not-for-profit institution. About 86% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 15 communication & journalism students who graduated with this degree at Dunwoody College Of Technology in the most recent data year. Communication & Journalism graduates of Dunwoody College Of Technology earn a median of $53,751 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $18,973 to complete this degree. Get the full communication & journalism details for Dunwoody College Of Technology

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Students looking for a strong communication & journalism program will find one at University Of Minnesota Duluth, which ranked #4. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Duluth. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. About 62 communication & journalism degrees were awarded at University Of Minnesota Duluth in the most recent year. Graduates of the communication & journalism program make about $33,825 in their early career. University Of Minnesota Duluth graduates carry a median of $25,817 in student loans. Get the full communication & journalism details for University Of Minnesota Duluth

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Saint Cloud State University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best communication & journalism schools. Saint Cloud State University is a large public school located in the city of Saint Cloud. Saint Cloud State University graduates 39% of students within six years. About 46 communication & journalism degrees were awarded at Saint Cloud State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the communication & journalism program make about $40,279 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. More information about a degree in communication & journalism from Saint Cloud State University

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Gustavus Adolphus College earned the #6 position for communication & journalism this year. Set in the town of Saint Peter, Gustavus Adolphus College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Gustavus Adolphus College graduates 77% of students within six years. Gustavus Adolphus College awarded about 26 communication & journalism degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the communication & journalism program make about $50,074 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. More information about a degree in communication & journalism from Gustavus Adolphus College

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Minnesota State University Mankato landed the #7 spot for communication & journalism this year. Set in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State University Mankato is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. There were roughly 93 communication & journalism students who graduated with this degree at Minnesota State University Mankato in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, communication & journalism degree recipients from Minnesota State University Mankato generally make around $39,798. Typical student debt for the program is $26,000. See the full communication & journalism program report for Minnesota State University Mankato

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Winona State University ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best communication & journalism schools. Set in the town of Winona, Winona State University is a moderately-sized public institution. About 56% of students finish within six years. Winona State University awarded about 47 communication & journalism degrees in the most recent data year. Communication & Journalism graduates of Winona State University earn a median of $38,197 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,250. More information about a degree in communication & journalism from Winona State University

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Northwestern College Minnesota placed #9 among the best communication & journalism schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Saint Paul. About 68% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 22 communication & journalism students who graduated with this degree at Northwestern College Minnesota in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, communication & journalism degree recipients from Northwestern College Minnesota generally make around $41,002. Northwestern College Minnesota graduates carry a median of $21,639 in student loans. More information about a degree in communication & journalism from Northwestern College Minnesota

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Bethel University Minnesota ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best communication & journalism schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Saint Paul. About 71% of students finish within six years. About 18 communication & journalism degrees were awarded at Bethel University Minnesota in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, communication & journalism degree recipients from Bethel University Minnesota generally make around $40,019. Students borrow a median of $25,937 to complete this degree. See the full communication & journalism program report for Bethel University Minnesota

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Saint Johns University
Collegeville, MN

Saint Johns University ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best communication & journalism schools. Located in the rural area of Collegeville, Saint Johns University is a small private not-for-profit university. About 75% of students finish within six years. About 11 communication & journalism degrees were awarded at Saint Johns University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, communication & journalism degree recipients from Saint Johns University generally make around $40,423. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. See the full communication & journalism program report for Saint Johns University

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Hamline University
Saint Paul, MN

Hamline University ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best communication & journalism schools. Located in the city of Saint Paul, Hamline University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 60% of students finish within six years. About 23 communication & journalism degrees were awarded at Hamline University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, communication & journalism degree recipients from Hamline University generally make around $42,201. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in communication & journalism from Hamline University

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College Of Saint Benedict
Saint Joseph, MN

College Of Saint Benedict placed #13 among the best communication & journalism schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Saint Joseph. Roughly 77% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 19 communication & journalism students who graduated with this degree at College Of Saint Benedict in the most recent data year. Students who receive their communication & journalism degree from College Of Saint Benedict earn around $45,702 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Get the full communication & journalism details for College Of Saint Benedict

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Metropolitan State University placed #14 among the best communication & journalism schools. Set in the city of Saint Paul, Metropolitan State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Metropolitan State University graduates 44% of students within six years. There were roughly 34 communication & journalism students who graduated with this degree at Metropolitan State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, communication & journalism degree recipients from Metropolitan State University generally make around $46,320. Students borrow a median of $34,933 to complete this degree. Get the full communication & journalism details for Metropolitan State University

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Minnesota State University Moorhead came in at #15 for communication & journalism this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Moorhead. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. About 36 communication & journalism degrees were awarded at Minnesota State University Moorhead in the most recent year. Communication & Journalism graduates of Minnesota State University Moorhead earn a median of $38,210 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $22,483 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in communication & journalism from Minnesota State University Moorhead

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Crown College
Saint Bonifacius, MN

Crown College came in at #16 for communication & journalism this year. Set in the rural area of Saint Bonifacius, Crown College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 44% of students complete a degree within six years here. Crown College awarded about 10 communication & journalism degrees in the most recent data year. Communication & Journalism graduates of Crown College earn a median of $42,695 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $29,537 to complete this degree. See the full communication & journalism program report for Crown College

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Augsburg College
Minneapolis, MN

Augsburg College placed #17 among the best communication & journalism schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Minneapolis. About 52% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 15 communication & journalism students who graduated with this degree at Augsburg College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their communication & journalism degree from Augsburg College earn around $36,604 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. See the full communication & journalism program report for Augsburg College

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University Of Minnesota Crookston came in at #18 for communication & journalism this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Crookston. About 50% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 25 communication & journalism students who graduated with this degree at University Of Minnesota Crookston in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, communication & journalism degree recipients from University Of Minnesota Crookston generally make around $42,458. University Of Minnesota Crookston graduates carry a median of $25,288 in student loans. Read more about the communication & journalism program at University Of Minnesota Crookston

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Rochester Community And Technical College came in at #19 for communication & journalism this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Rochester. There were roughly 25 communication & journalism students who graduated with this degree at Rochester Community And Technical College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, communication & journalism degree recipients from Rochester Community And Technical College generally make around $27,798. Rochester Community And Technical College graduates carry a median of $20,291 in student loans. See the full communication & journalism program report for Rochester Community And Technical College

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Walden University
Minneapolis, MN

Walden University came in at #20 for communication & journalism this year. Set in the city of Minneapolis, Walden University is a very large private for-profit institution. There were roughly 21 communication & journalism students who graduated with this degree at Walden University in the most recent data year. Communication & Journalism graduates of Walden University earn a median of $47,157 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $43,566. See the full communication & journalism program report for Walden University

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 20 schools evaluated.

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