Compare 23 Communication, General. programs in Minnesota. Average earnings: $43,344.
Communication, General. programs in Minnesota produce graduates earning between $35,060 and $57,825—a $23K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 23 ranked programs, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
The University of Minnesota-Twin Cities leads with Communication, General. graduates earning $57,825, well above the state average of $43,344. College of Saint Benedict follows closely at $56,614, with Gustavus Adolphus at $54,826—proving that strong outcomes aren't limited to flagship institutions.
Highest program earnings: $57,825
Strong outcomes with 77% acceptance
7.6% payment burden | Excellent
17.3% family burden | Manageable
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $57,825 | 41 | $19,500 | Excellent | $25,729 | Challenging | |
| #2 | College Of Saint BenedictPrivate | $56,614 | 31 | $26,944 | Good | $15,778 | Challenging |
| #3 | Gustavus Adolphus CollegePrivate | $54,826 | 35 | $26,774 | Good | $34,265 | High |
| #4 | $51,810 | 121 | $21,106 | Good | $13,695 | Manageable | |
| #5 | Bethel UniversityPrivate | $50,573 | 68 | $21,500 | Good | $24,157 | Challenging |
| #6 | $49,601 | 82 | $22,024 | Good | $22,127 | Challenging | |
| #7 | $49,010 | 115 | $21,058 | Good | $11,598 | Manageable | |
| #8 | St Catherine UniversityPrivate | $48,833 | 11 | $24,181 | Manageable | $21,883 | High |
| #9 | Augsburg UniversityPrivate | $46,828 | 34 | $25,347 | Manageable | $17,901 | High |
| #10 | Winona State UniversityPublic | $46,669 | 66 | $21,500 | Manageable | $19,316 | Challenging |
| #11 | University Of St ThomasPrivate | $45,100 | 55 | $23,250 | Manageable | $24,467 | High |
| #12 | Hamline UniversityPrivate | $44,739 | 17 | $23,770 | Manageable | $22,739 | High |
| #13 | $44,222 | 30 | $26,847 | Manageable | $29,471 | High | |
| #14 | $40,998 | 26 | $20,000 | Manageable | $10,000 | Challenging | |
| #15 | Saint Johns UniversityPrivate | $40,423 | 16 | $27,000 | Challenging | $32,000 | High |
| #16 | $38,721 | 23 | $20,500 | Manageable | $11,092 | High | |
| #17 | $38,289 | 14 | $17,832 | Manageable | $15,277 | High | |
| #18 | $36,312 | 6 | $20,000 | Challenging | $16,000 | High | |
| #19 | Crown CollegePrivate | $35,352 | 10 | $22,500 | Challenging | $17,533 | High |
| #20 | $35,060 | 15 | $21,325 | Challenging | $28,694 | High | |
| #21 | Bemidji State UniversityPublic | $33,993 | 12 | $19,750 | Challenging | $12,173 | High |
| #22 | Bethany Lutheran CollegePrivate | $27,488 | 9 | $23,000 | High | $13,078 | High |
| #23 | Macalester CollegePrivate | $21,508 | 9 | $23,000 | High | $36,129 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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