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Communication & Journalism Schools in Minnesota

151 Communication & Journalism students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Communication & Journalism major is the 17th most popular major in this state.

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
Master’s Degree 109
Post-Master’s Certificate 35
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 35
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: 3.3%
  • Black or African American: 18.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.3%
  • White: 59.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.6%
  • Other Races: 6.6%
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Jobs for Communication & Journalism Grads in Minnesota

There are 30,810 people in the state and 1,458,540 people in the nation working in communication and journalism jobs.

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Wages for Communication & Journalism Jobs in Minnesota

In this state, communication and journalism grads earn an average of $61,640. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,090.

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There are 6 colleges in Minnesota that offer communication and journalism degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

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

A typical student attending UMN Twin Cities will pay a net price of $17,878. Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,092 a year.

#2

Walden University

Minneapolis
38 Degrees in Major Awarded
49,695 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 8%. Graduates earn an average $34,712 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.00 years to graduate.

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

The student loan default rate of 3.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,159. The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at Minnesota State Mankato.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
5,585 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. This private institution charges an average net price of $15,880. The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at Concordia University, Saint Paul.

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

The 4.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 27% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.77 years to complete their degree at Metro State.

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

The 4.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time. In their early career, St. Cloud State University grads earn an average salary of $43,406.

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
Technical Writers 6% $63,710
Communications Professors 6% $62,250
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 6,976
Psychology 3,279
Social Sciences 235
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 68
Library Science 33
History 29
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 20

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