How many colleges in Minnesota offer Communications programs?

CampusPin currently lists 51 U.S. colleges and universities in Minnesota that offer Communications programs. The list updates daily as institutions report new program offerings to IPEDS.

What's the tuition for a Communications program in Minnesota?

Among the 50 Communications programs listed in Minnesota, published in-state tuition ranges from $5,786 to $65,457 (median around $18,210). Public institutions are typically lower for in-state students than private ones. Always verify the current cost of attendance with each school before applying.

What jobs can a Communications degree lead to?

A Communications degree commonly leads to roles such as PR / Communications Specialist, Journalist / Reporter, Content Strategist, Social Media Manager. Typical pay (early-career; BLS figures are occupation-wide medians): $48,000–$70,000 early-career.

Can I apply to a Communications program in Minnesota with the Common App?

Many Communications programs in Minnesota accept the Common Application. CampusPin tags each school's Common App acceptance, use the Common App filter on /results to narrow to programs you can apply to with one application.

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Communications colleges in Minnesota

CampusPin lists 51 U.S. colleges in Minnesota that offer Communications programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.

Communications studies how messages move through media, combining writing, public speaking, and media analysis with hands-on training in PR, journalism, broadcasting, or strategic communication.

Schools in Minnesota that offer Communications

Communications programs in Minnesota: by the numbers

A quick comparison of the 50 schools (of 51 total) listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.

Schools listed

Public / private

19 / 31

Universities / 2-year

40 / 10

Cities represented

In-state tuition range

$5,786–$65,457

Median in-state tuition

$18,210

Lowest published in-state tuition

Lake Superior College

$5,786

Most selective

Carleton College

22% acceptance

Largest by enrollment

Walden University

44,198 students

Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.

What you'll study in a Communications program

Public speaking and persuasive communication
Mass communication theory
Public relations and crisis communication
Journalism and reporting fundamentals
Digital and social media
Media ethics and law
Media writing across formats
Internship and portfolio capstone

Where a Communications degree can lead

PR / Communications Specialist
Journalist / Reporter
Content Strategist
Social Media Manager
Internal Communications Manager
Marketing Coordinator

Typical pay: $48,000–$70,000 early-career

A Communications major covers strategic communication, mass communication theory, public relations, journalism, broadcast, digital media, public speaking, and media ethics. Programs typically allow students to specialize: PR, advertising, journalism, organizational communication, or digital/social media. Most programs include a portfolio-building capstone and an internship.

Graduates work across PR, marketing, broadcasting, journalism, content, internal corporate communications, and public affairs. The major pairs naturally with a Marketing or Political Science double major.

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Use CampusPin's filter-first search to narrow 51+ Communications programs in Minnesota by tuition, school size, acceptance rate, and campus setting.

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