Best Online Communications Programs in Winona, MN (2026)

Updated August 10, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Winona, Minnesota has 5 accredited schools offering communications programs. Winona has a population of about 25,998. Median household income is $56,163 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Minnesota, the top-earning communications-related role is Public Relations Manager at a median $139,040 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Communications Schools to Winona

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer communications programs near Winona, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Winona city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Minnesota schools on the Minnesota communications page.

Communications Wages Near Winona

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Minnesota, statewide)
Public Relations Specialist$68,620
Public Relations Manager$139,040
News Analyst, Reporter and Journalist$46,490
Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$87,510

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Winona at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population25,998Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$56,163Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+34.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited communications schools are near Winona, MN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering communications programs near Winona. The closest is Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota in Winona, MN (1.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Luther College (51.3 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying communications roles in Minnesota?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying communications-related roles in Minnesota are: Public Relations Manager ($139,040), Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist ($87,510), Public Relations Specialist ($68,620). Wages for Winona workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in La Crosse instead of Winona?

La Crosse, WI is 27.0 miles from Winona and has its own set of local communications programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Winona an affordable place to study communications?

Winona’s median household income of $56,163 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Winona while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Minnesota public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Data verified: August 10, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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