Best Value Public Relations Colleges in Minnesota

The University of Minnesota-Twin Cities offers the lowest net price for Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication at $17,139, while delivering the second-highest graduation rate at 84.80%. This creates an unusual value proposition in a state where private colleges typically charge $40,000+ annually. Minnesota's corporate headquarters including Target, 3M, and General Mills provide abundant internship opportunities for communications students. Net prices across the state's 12 programs range from $17,139 to $30,525, with earnings spanning $33,993 to $41,937 after graduation.

Programs

$17,139 – $30,525

Net Price Range

$36,868

Avg. Program Earnings

61.5%

Avg. Graduation Rate

12 Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	Program Earnings	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Winona State University Winona, Minnesota	$18,148	$41,937	$10,498	60.9%	73.8%
2	Minnesota State University Moorhead Moorhead, Minnesota	$17,816	$38,289	$10,336	54.6%	56.6%
3	Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Winona, Minnesota	$21,034	$33,993	$43,160	67.7%	96.8%
4	Augsburg University Minneapolis, Minnesota	$23,875	$35,060	$43,942	52.4%	76.5%
5	University of Northwestern-St Paul Saint Paul, Minnesota	$25,140	$35,060	$36,830	68.4%	92.5%
6	Bethany Lutheran College Mankato, Minnesota	$17,680		$30,010	59.6%	58.5%
7	Concordia University-Saint Paul Saint Paul, Minnesota	$17,566		$25,000	58.8%	69.1%
8	Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato, Minnesota	$18,609		$9,490	54.1%	70.7%
9	Metropolitan State University Saint Paul, Minnesota	$19,181		$9,780	38.4%	81.7%
10	University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, Minnesota	$17,139		$16,488	84.8%	74.9%
11	The College of Saint Scholastica Duluth, Minnesota	$23,949		$40,454	63.0%	96.6%
12	University of St Thomas Saint Paul, Minnesota	$30,525		$52,284	75.2%	77.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes University of Minnesota-Twin Cities the top value choice?

The university combines the lowest net price at $17,139 with an 84.80% graduation rate, the highest among all programs. Students also benefit from direct access to major corporations in the Twin Cities metro area.

How do public universities compare to private colleges for cost?

Public universities average around $18,000 in net costs while private colleges range from $17,566 to $30,525. Winona State University leads public options with the highest earnings at $41,937 annually.

Is the earnings gap significant between top and bottom programs?

Graduates earn between $33,993 and $41,937, creating an $8,000 annual difference. Winona State University graduates earn the most at $41,937, while Saint Mary's University graduates start at $33,993.

Does Minnesota State Grant funding help with program costs?

The Minnesota State Grant reduces costs for qualifying students at public universities. In-state tuition ranges from $9,490 to $16,488 before grants, making public options particularly affordable.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.