Best Journalism Schools Near Faribault, MN (2026)

Updated August 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Faribault, Minnesota has 7 accredited schools offering journalism programs, with tuition ranging from $7,392 to $54,398 per year for indexed programs. Faribault has a population of about 24,458. Median household income is $61,662 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 17.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Minnesota, the top-earning journalism-related role is Public Relations Specialist at a median $68,620 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Journalism Schools to Faribault

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

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Faribault. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

University of St Thomas

Saint Paul, MN 44.8 miles from Faribault
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
73.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $73,739
Avg net price $29,155/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

North Central University

Minneapolis, MN 46.4 miles from Faribault
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
43.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,064
Avg net price $25,817/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 15

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Minneapolis, MN 46.8 miles from Faribault
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
83.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $69,020
Avg net price $16,778/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 79

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Minnesota-Duluth

Duluth, MN 183.6 miles from Faribault
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
68.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,616
Avg net price $18,743/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Minnesota State University Moorhead

Moorhead, MN 244.5 miles from Faribault
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
53.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,527
Avg net price $17,997/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Concordia College at Moorhead

Moorhead, MN 244.6 miles from Faribault
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
65.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 63%
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,317
Avg net price $24,902/yr
Tuition
In‑state$31,170
Out‑of‑state$31,170
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 18

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Journalism Wages Near Faribault

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Minnesota, statewide)
News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist$46,490
Editor$62,650
Public Relations Specialist$68,620

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.

Faribault at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population24,458Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$61,662Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+17.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited journalism schools are near Faribault, MN?

Our directory has 7 accredited schools offering journalism programs near Faribault. The closest is University of St Thomas in Saint Paul, MN (44.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Iowa Lakes Community College (99.3 miles). 7 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying journalism roles in Minnesota?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying journalism-related roles in Minnesota are: Public Relations Specialist ($68,620), Editor ($62,650), News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist ($46,490). Wages for Faribault workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Northfield instead of Faribault?

Northfield, MN is 12.1 miles from Faribault and has its own set of local journalism programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Faribault an affordable place to study journalism?

Faribault’s median household income of $61,662 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Faribault 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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Other Programs Available in Faribault

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Faribault:

Data verified: August 11, 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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