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Communication & Journalism Schools in Minnesota

1,498 Communication & Journalism students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Communication & Journalism is the 14th most popular major out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Communication & Journalism Majors in Minnesota

Communication & Journalism majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,268
Master’s Degree 109
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 64
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 64
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 64
Post-Master’s Certificate 35
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 35
Associate Degree 15
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7

Gender Distribution

In Minnesota, a communication and journalism major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of communication and journalism majors in Minnesota is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.7%
  • Black or African American: 6.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.3%
  • White: 73.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.9%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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Jobs for Communication & Journalism Grads in Minnesota

In this state, there are 30,810 people employed in jobs related to a communication and journalism degree, compared to 1,458,540 nationwide.

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Wages for Communication & Journalism Jobs in Minnesota

Communication & Journalism grads earn an average of $61,640 in the state and $73,090 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Minnesota that offer communication and journalism degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

414 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
52,017 Total Students

82% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid. In their early career, UMN Twin Cities grads earn an average salary of $51,092.

141 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,761 Total Students

69% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,159. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1.

108 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,275 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%. The average student takes 4.45 years to complete their degree at UMN Duluth. This public school has an average net price of $18,505.

98 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
11,841 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 65%. 93% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,406 after earning their degree at this institution.

77 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
7,106 Total Students

63% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,279 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
3,814 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $28,178. In their early career, Bethel University Minnesota grads earn an average salary of $49,758.

#7

Walden University

Minneapolis
54 Degrees in Major Awarded
49,695 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,712 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
9,792 Total Students

56% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $31,066. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
7,552 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,044. The full-time teacher rate is 27%. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
5,547 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 65%. Graduates earn an average $39,289 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.00%.

Communication & Journalism Careers in MN

Some of the careers communication and journalism majors go into include:

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Community Health Workers 16% $37,600
Broadcast News Analysts 14% $0
Film and Video Editors 9% $0
Public Relations Specialists 9% $58,650
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers 9% $104,690
Producers and Directors 8% $65,770
Managers 7% $118,410
Advertising and Promotions Managers 7% $117,980
Writers and Authors 6% $61,880
Sports Entertainers and Performers 6% $0
Communications Professors 6% $62,250
Technical Writers 6% $63,710
Media and Communication Workers 5% $65,590
Public Address System Announcers 0% $33,550
Editors -6% $54,160
Reporters and Correspondents -6% $38,110
Radio and Television Announcers -13% $0
Photographers -15% $47,810

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to communication and journalism.

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Education 9,682
Psychology 6,179
Social Sciences 2,741
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 408
History 398
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 235
Library Science 40

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