Get Matched With Minnesota Programs

Colleges and Universities in Minnesota rank among the best in the United States of America. The state has a robust public university system that ensures a top-notch, affordable education, and there are some top private schools, as well.

In late 2018, economists were warning of a coming economic slowdown. They based their projection on the sense that there weren't enough workers to fill the state's jobs. However, there are still opportunities for those with a degree.

What are the most popular bachelor's degrees offered in Minnesota?

When you head to college, one of the first things people will ask you is: what do you plan to study?

While you don't have to know immediately, it is good to at least have some general idea. That is, are you more attracted to hard sciences like Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics or social sciences such as Economics, Psychology, or Sociology. You could also study a subject in the humanities, such as Philosophy, English Literature, Foreign Language, History, or Political Science.

The majority of popular bachelor's degrees offered in Minnesota happen to fall under the realm of business. Minnesotans also gravitate towards Health Sciences, and Criminal Justice. While you are sure to find excellent instruction and expertly-designed curriculum in the top degree programs, you will likely find the same in other departments. That is to say that when you go to college, consider the fields that appeal to you the most.

Here is a list of Minnesota's most popular bachelor's degrees:

Education Level & National Average Median Compensation


NO FORMAL EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA ASSOCIATE DEGREE BACHELOR’S DEGREE MASTER’S DEGREE DOCTORAL DEGREE
$30,784* $38,792* $46,124* $64,896* $77,844* $96,772*

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Top 25 Best Associate Degree Programs in Minnesota


1

Dakota County Technical College

Score: 82.27

  • Undergraduate Tuition
    • In-State: $6,419
    • Out-of-State: $6,419
  • Net Price: $11,339
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Retention Rate: 71%
  • Graduation Rate: 53%
  • Total Enrollment: 2,717
  • Undergrad Students: 2,717
  • Graduate Students: N/A
  • Grads Salary: $41,300
  • Student-to-faculty: 23:1
  • Dakota County Technical College
2

Alexandria Technical & Community College

Score: 80.38

  • Undergraduate Tuition
    • In-State: $6,107
    • Out-of-State: $6,107
  • Net Price: $13,655
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Retention Rate: 68%
  • Graduation Rate: 61%
  • Total Enrollment: 2,865
  • Undergrad Students: 2,865
  • Graduate Students: N/A
  • Grads Salary: $38,300
  • Student-to-faculty: 22:1
  • Alexandria Technical & Community College
3

Anoka Technical College

Score: 78.13

  • Undergraduate Tuition
    • In-State: $6,075
    • Out-of-State: $6,075
  • Net Price: $12,135
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Retention Rate: 73%
  • Graduation Rate: 47%
  • Total Enrollment: 1,580
  • Undergrad Students: 1,580
  • Graduate Students: N/A
  • Grads Salary: $37,700
  • Student-to-faculty: 16:1
  • Anoka Technical College
4

Dunwoody College of Technology

Score: 76.36

  • Undergraduate Tuition
    • In-State: $24,611
    • Out-of-State: $24,611
  • Net Price: $24,172
  • Acceptance Rate: 98%
  • Retention Rate: 71%
  • Graduation Rate: 47%
  • Total Enrollment: 1,359
  • Undergrad Students: 1,359
  • Graduate Students: N/A
  • Grads Salary: $42,400
  • Student-to-faculty: 12:1
  • Dunwoody College of Technology
5

Riverland Community College

Score: 76.31

  • Undergraduate Tuition
    • In-State: $6,250
    • Out-of-State: $6,250
  • Net Price: $9,847
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Retention Rate: 66%
  • Graduation Rate: 48%
  • Total Enrollment: 3,175
  • Undergrad Students: 3,175
  • Graduate Students: N/A
  • Grads Salary: $34,300
  • Student-to-faculty: 18:1
  • Riverland Community College
6

Hennepin Technical College

Score: 75.21

  • Undergraduate Tuition
    • In-State: $5,881
    • Out-of-State: $5,881
  • Net Price: $11,400
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Retention Rate: 63%
  • Graduation Rate: 33%
  • Total Enrollment: 3,974
  • Undergrad Students: 3,974
  • Graduate Students: N/A
  • Grads Salary: $41,300
  • Student-to-faculty: 17:1
  • Hennepin Technical College
7

Ridgewater College

Score: 74.81

  • Undergraduate Tuition
    • In-State: $6,114
    • Out-of-State: $6,114
  • Net Price: $10,225
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Retention Rate: 62%
  • Graduation Rate: 45%
  • Total Enrollment: 2,904
  • Undergrad Students: 2,904
  • Graduate Students: N/A
  • Grads Salary: $35,200
  • Student-to-faculty: 19:1
  • Ridgewater College
8

Minnesota State Community and Technical College

Score: 73.82

  • Undergraduate Tuition
    • In-State: $5,900
    • Out-of-State: $5,900
  • Net Price: $10,596
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Retention Rate: 63%
  • Graduation Rate: 42%
  • Total Enrollment: 5,282
  • Undergrad Students: 5,282
  • Graduate Students: N/A
  • Grads Salary: $35,400
  • Student-to-faculty: 18:1
  • Minnesota State Community and Technical College
9

Northland Community and Technical College

Score: 73.01

  • Undergraduate Tuition
    • In-State: $6,243
    • Out-of-State: $6,243
  • Net Price: $13,100
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Retention Rate: 66%
  • Graduation Rate: 40%
  • Total Enrollment: 2,495
  • Undergrad Students: 2,495
  • Graduate Students: N/A
  • Grads Salary: $36,400
  • Student-to-faculty: 14:1
  • Northland Community and Technical College
10

Central Lakes College-Brainerd

Score: 72.22

  • Undergraduate Tuition
    • In-State: $6,140
    • Out-of-State: $6,140
  • Net Price: $12,326
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Retention Rate: 64%
  • Graduation Rate: 47%
  • Total Enrollment: 4,633
  • Undergrad Students: 4,633
  • Graduate Students: N/A
  • Grads Salary: $33,300
  • Student-to-faculty: 18:1
  • Central Lakes College-Brainerd
11

St. Cloud Technical and Community College

Score: 72.11

  • Undergraduate Tuition
    • In-State: $6,075
    • Out-of-State: $6,075
  • Net Price: $10,730
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Retention Rate: 64%
  • Graduation Rate: 34%
  • Total Enrollment: 3,466
  • Undergrad Students: 3,466
  • Graduate Students: N/A
  • Grads Salary: $37,800
  • Student-to-faculty: 20:1
  • St. Cloud Technical and Community College
12

Minnesota North College

Score: 71.43

  • Undergraduate Tuition
    • In-State: $5,970
    • Out-of-State: $7,268
  • Net Price: $9,537
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Retention Rate: 49%
  • Graduation Rate: 36%
  • Total Enrollment: 3,044
  • Undergrad Students: 3,044
  • Graduate Students: N/A
  • Grads Salary: $35,100
  • Student-to-faculty: 16:1
  • Minnesota North College
13

Rasmussen University-Minnesota

Score: 71.19

  • Undergraduate Tuition
    • In-State: $11,205
    • Out-of-State: $11,205
  • Net Price: $17,858
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Retention Rate: 100%
  • Graduation Rate: 48%
  • Total Enrollment: 3,058
  • Undergrad Students: 2,649
  • Graduate Students: 409
  • Grads Salary: $32,200
  • Student-to-faculty: 13:1
  • Rasmussen University-Minnesota
14

Mesabi Range College

Score: 70.18

  • Undergraduate Tuition
    • In-State: $5,970
    • Out-of-State: $7,268
  • Net Price: $11,820
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Retention Rate: 66%
  • Graduation Rate: 39%
  • Total Enrollment: 885
  • Undergrad Students: 885
  • Graduate Students: N/A
  • Grads Salary: $33,500
  • Student-to-faculty: 17:1
  • Mesabi Range College
15

Minnesota West Community and Technical College

Score: 69.99

  • Undergraduate Tuition
    • In-State: $6,484
    • Out-of-State: $12,332
  • Net Price: $11,577
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Retention Rate: 67%
  • Graduation Rate: 37%
  • Total Enrollment: 3,352
  • Undergrad Students: 3,352
  • Graduate Students: N/A
  • Grads Salary: $34,500
  • Student-to-faculty: 19:1
  • Minnesota West Community and Technical College
16

South Central College

Score: 68.11

  • Undergraduate Tuition
    • In-State: $6,146
    • Out-of-State: $6,146
  • Net Price: $10,514
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Retention Rate: 54%
  • Graduation Rate: 26%
  • Total Enrollment: 2,602
  • Undergrad Students: 2,602
  • Graduate Students: N/A
  • Grads Salary: $36,100
  • Student-to-faculty: 15:1
  • South Central College
17

Northwest Technical College

Score: 67.6

  • Undergraduate Tuition
    • In-State: $6,226
    • Out-of-State: $6,226
  • Net Price: $13,132
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Retention Rate: 56%
  • Graduation Rate: 36%
  • Total Enrollment: 721
  • Undergrad Students: 721
  • Graduate Students: N/A
  • Grads Salary: $34,200
  • Student-to-faculty: 16:1
  • Northwest Technical College
18

Lake Superior College

Score: 66.65

  • Undergraduate Tuition
    • In-State: $6,404
    • Out-of-State: $6,404
  • Net Price: $14,978
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Retention Rate: 60%
  • Graduation Rate: 34%
  • Total Enrollment: 3,849
  • Undergrad Students: 3,849
  • Graduate Students: N/A
  • Grads Salary: $36,700
  • Student-to-faculty: 19:1
  • Lake Superior College
19

Inver Hills Community College

Score: 66.25

  • Undergraduate Tuition
    • In-State: $6,007
    • Out-of-State: $6,007
  • Net Price: $10,496
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Retention Rate: 53%
  • Graduation Rate: 18%
  • Total Enrollment: 3,459
  • Undergrad Students: 3,459
  • Graduate Students: N/A
  • Grads Salary: $39,100
  • Student-to-faculty: 19:1
  • Inver Hills Community College
20

Minnesota State College Southeast

Score: 65.91

  • Undergraduate Tuition
    • In-State: $7,490
    • Out-of-State: $7,490
  • Net Price: $16,172
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Retention Rate: 62%
  • Graduation Rate: 34%
  • Total Enrollment: 1,923
  • Undergrad Students: 1,923
  • Graduate Students: N/A
  • Grads Salary: $36,300
  • Student-to-faculty: 17:1
  • Minnesota State College Southeast
21

North Hennepin Community College

Score: 64.73

  • Undergraduate Tuition
    • In-State: $5,050
    • Out-of-State: $5,050
  • Net Price: $10,016
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Retention Rate: 61%
  • Graduation Rate: 13%
  • Total Enrollment: 4,896
  • Undergrad Students: 4,896
  • Graduate Students: N/A
  • Grads Salary: $39,000
  • Student-to-faculty: 21:1
  • North Hennepin Community College
22

Anoka-Ramsey Community College

Score: 64.49

  • Undergraduate Tuition
    • In-State: $5,655
    • Out-of-State: $5,655
  • Net Price: $11,537
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Retention Rate: 53%
  • Graduation Rate: 22%
  • Total Enrollment: 7,902
  • Undergrad Students: 7,902
  • Graduate Students: N/A
  • Grads Salary: $38,400
  • Student-to-faculty: 24:1
  • Anoka-Ramsey Community College
23

Century College

Score: 64.46

  • Undergraduate Tuition
    • In-State: $6,105
    • Out-of-State: $6,105
  • Net Price: $10,403
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Retention Rate: 56%
  • Graduation Rate: 21%
  • Total Enrollment: 7,646
  • Undergrad Students: 7,646
  • Graduate Students: N/A
  • Grads Salary: $36,900
  • Student-to-faculty: 23:1
  • Century College
24

Normandale Community College

Score: 63.56

  • Undergraduate Tuition
    • In-State: $6,321
    • Out-of-State: $6,321
  • Net Price: $11,396
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Retention Rate: 56%
  • Graduation Rate: 19%
  • Total Enrollment: 9,346
  • Undergrad Students: 9,346
  • Graduate Students: N/A
  • Grads Salary: $39,300
  • Student-to-faculty: 27:1
  • Normandale Community College
25

Saint Paul College

Score: 63.43

  • Undergraduate Tuition
    • In-State: $6,318
    • Out-of-State: $6,318
  • Net Price: $11,797
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Retention Rate: 62%
  • Graduation Rate: 32%
  • Total Enrollment: 5,365
  • Undergrad Students: 5,365
  • Graduate Students: N/A
  • Grads Salary: $31,200
  • Student-to-faculty: 21:1
  • Saint Paul College

Top 25 Best Bachelor's Programs in Minnesota


1

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Score: 89.18

  • Undergraduate Tuition
    • In-State: $15,859
    • Out-of-State: $35,099
  • Net Price: $16,018
  • Acceptance Rate: 75%
  • Retention Rate: 90%
  • Graduation Rate: 84%
  • Total Enrollment: 54,955
  • Undergrad Students: 39,248
  • Graduate Students: 15,707
  • Grads Salary: $78,000
  • Student-to-faculty: 16:1
  • University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
2

Carleton College

Score: 86.76

  • Undergraduate Tuition
    • In-State: $62,634
    • Out-of-State: $62,634
  • Net Price: $31,494
  • Acceptance Rate: 17%
  • Retention Rate: 95%
  • Graduation Rate: 91%
  • Total Enrollment: 2,059
  • Undergrad Students: 2,059
  • Graduate Students: N/A
  • Grads Salary: $77,000
  • Student-to-faculty: 8:1
  • Carleton College
3

St. Olaf College

Score: 84.72

  • Undergraduate Tuition
    • In-State: $54,650
    • Out-of-State: $54,650
  • Net Price: $26,171
  • Acceptance Rate: 56%
  • Retention Rate: 90%
  • Graduation Rate: 85%
  • Total Enrollment: 3,046
  • Undergrad Students: 3,046
  • Graduate Students: N/A
  • Grads Salary: $77,000
  • Student-to-faculty: 12:1
  • St. Olaf College
4

University of Minnesota-Morris

Score: 82.74

  • Undergraduate Tuition
    • In-State: $14,120
    • Out-of-State: $16,250
  • Net Price: $11,169
  • Acceptance Rate: 78%
  • Retention Rate: 72%
  • Graduation Rate: 58%
  • Total Enrollment: 1,068
  • Undergrad Students: 1,068
  • Graduate Students: N/A
  • Grads Salary: $75,000
  • Student-to-faculty: 9:1
  • University of Minnesota-Morris
5

University of St. Thomas-St. Paul

Score: 79.62

  • Undergraduate Tuition
    • In-State: $50,366
    • Out-of-State: $50,366
  • Net Price: $30,137
  • Acceptance Rate: 77%
  • Retention Rate: 86%
  • Graduation Rate: 80%
  • Total Enrollment: 9,025
  • Undergrad Students: 5,906
  • Graduate Students: 3,119
  • Grads Salary: $78,000
  • Student-to-faculty: 13:1
  • University of St. Thomas-St. Paul
6

Saint Johns University

Score: 79.14

  • Undergraduate Tuition
    • In-State: $52,164
    • Out-of-State: $52,164
  • Net Price: $27,982
  • Acceptance Rate: 86%
  • Retention Rate: 86%
  • Graduation Rate: 76%
  • Total Enrollment: 1,645
  • Undergrad Students: 1,528
  • Graduate Students: 117
  • Grads Salary: $77,000
  • Student-to-faculty: 11:1
  • Saint Johns University
7

St. Catherine University

Score: 79.1

  • Undergraduate Tuition
    • In-State: $47,870
    • Out-of-State: $47,870
  • Net Price: $19,976
  • Acceptance Rate: 93%
  • Retention Rate: 83%
  • Graduation Rate: 64%
  • Total Enrollment: 3,577
  • Undergrad Students: 2,404
  • Graduate Students: 1,173
  • Grads Salary: $75,000
  • Student-to-faculty: 10:1
  • St. Catherine University
8

Macalester College

Score: 78.65

  • Undergraduate Tuition
    • In-State: $62,500
    • Out-of-State: $62,500
  • Net Price: $36,095
  • Acceptance Rate: 28%
  • Retention Rate: 91%
  • Graduation Rate: 88%
  • Total Enrollment: 2,175
  • Undergrad Students: 2,175
  • Graduate Students: N/A
  • Grads Salary: $71,000
  • Student-to-faculty: 10:1
  • Macalester College
9

The College of St. Scholastica

Score: 77.53

  • Undergraduate Tuition
    • In-State: $39,410
    • Out-of-State: $39,410
  • Net Price: $24,578
  • Acceptance Rate: 97%
  • Retention Rate: 79%
  • Graduation Rate: 67%
  • Total Enrollment: 3,207
  • Undergrad Students: 1,938
  • Graduate Students: 1,269
  • Grads Salary: $77,000
  • Student-to-faculty: 10:1
  • The College of St. Scholastica
10

Bethel University-Saint Paul

Score: 76.52

  • Undergraduate Tuition
    • In-State: $41,270
    • Out-of-State: $41,270
  • Net Price: $29,915
  • Acceptance Rate: 72%
  • Retention Rate: 83%
  • Graduation Rate: 75%
  • Total Enrollment: 3,546
  • Undergrad Students: 2,592
  • Graduate Students: 954
  • Grads Salary: $74,000
  • Student-to-faculty: 12:1
  • Bethel University-Saint Paul
11

Concordia College at Moorhead

Score: 76.36

  • Undergraduate Tuition
    • In-State: $28,916
    • Out-of-State: $28,916
  • Net Price: $23,087
  • Acceptance Rate: 66%
  • Retention Rate: 84%
  • Graduation Rate: 69%
  • Total Enrollment: 1,903
  • Undergrad Students: 1,827
  • Graduate Students: 76
  • Grads Salary: $68,000
  • Student-to-faculty: 12:1
  • Concordia College at Moorhead
12

University of Minnesota-Duluth

Score: 76.16

  • Undergraduate Tuition
    • In-State: $14,126
    • Out-of-State: $19,516
  • Net Price: $18,031
  • Acceptance Rate: 81%
  • Retention Rate: 77%
  • Graduation Rate: 62%
  • Total Enrollment: 9,675
  • Undergrad Students: 8,810
  • Graduate Students: 865
  • Grads Salary: $70,000
  • Student-to-faculty: 16:1
  • University of Minnesota-Duluth
13

Concordia University-Saint Paul

Score: 76.05

  • Undergraduate Tuition
    • In-State: $24,400
    • Out-of-State: $24,400
  • Net Price: $17,776
  • Acceptance Rate: 69%
  • Retention Rate: 61%
  • Graduation Rate: 51%
  • Total Enrollment: 5,544
  • Undergrad Students: 3,071
  • Graduate Students: 2,473
  • Grads Salary: $76,000
  • Student-to-faculty: 13:1
  • Concordia University-Saint Paul
14

University of Minnesota-Crookston

Score: 75.91

  • Undergraduate Tuition
    • In-State: $13,010
    • Out-of-State: $13,010
  • Net Price: $12,894
  • Acceptance Rate: 57%
  • Retention Rate: 71%
  • Graduation Rate: 53%
  • Total Enrollment: 2,303
  • Undergrad Students: 2,303
  • Graduate Students: N/A
  • Grads Salary: $67,000
  • Student-to-faculty: 17:1
  • University of Minnesota-Crookston
15

Gustavus Adolphus College

Score: 75.9

  • Undergraduate Tuition
    • In-State: $53,030
    • Out-of-State: $53,030
  • Net Price: $30,297
  • Acceptance Rate: 74%
  • Retention Rate: 86%
  • Graduation Rate: 76%
  • Total Enrollment: 2,072
  • Undergrad Students: 2,072
  • Graduate Students: N/A
  • Grads Salary: $72,000
  • Student-to-faculty: 11:1
  • Gustavus Adolphus College
16

Herzing University-Minneapolis

Score: 75.69

  • Undergraduate Tuition
    • In-State: $12,750
    • Out-of-State: $12,750
  • Net Price: $19,527
  • Acceptance Rate: 94%
  • Retention Rate: 76%
  • Graduation Rate: 71%
  • Total Enrollment: 815
  • Undergrad Students: 808
  • Graduate Students: 7
  • Grads Salary: $67,000
  • Student-to-faculty: 14:1
  • Herzing University-Minneapolis
17

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

Score: 75.61

  • Undergraduate Tuition
    • In-State: $41,150
    • Out-of-State: $41,150
  • Net Price: $22,843
  • Acceptance Rate: 97%
  • Retention Rate: 78%
  • Graduation Rate: 65%
  • Total Enrollment: 4,133
  • Undergrad Students: 1,100
  • Graduate Students: 3,033
  • Grads Salary: $75,000
  • Student-to-faculty: 17:1
  • Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
18

Martin Luther College

Score: 75.32

  • Undergraduate Tuition
    • In-State: $17,420
    • Out-of-State: $17,420
  • Net Price: $22,293
  • Acceptance Rate: 84%
  • Retention Rate: 86%
  • Graduation Rate: 74%
  • Total Enrollment: 880
  • Undergrad Students: 755
  • Graduate Students: 125
  • Grads Salary: $63,000
  • Student-to-faculty: 9:1
  • Martin Luther College
19

College of Saint Benedict

Score: 75.3

  • Undergraduate Tuition
    • In-State: $52,108
    • Out-of-State: $52,108
  • Net Price: $28,746
  • Acceptance Rate: 88%
  • Retention Rate: 89%
  • Graduation Rate: 78%
  • Total Enrollment: 1,470
  • Undergrad Students: 1,443
  • Graduate Students: 27
  • Grads Salary: $69,000
  • Student-to-faculty: 11:1
  • College of Saint Benedict
20

Hamline University

Score: 74.93

  • Undergraduate Tuition
    • In-State: $46,616
    • Out-of-State: $46,616
  • Net Price: $23,021
  • Acceptance Rate: 81%
  • Retention Rate: 75%
  • Graduation Rate: 69%
  • Total Enrollment: 2,638
  • Undergrad Students: 1,765
  • Graduate Students: 873
  • Grads Salary: $69,000
  • Student-to-faculty: 13:1
  • Hamline University
21

Minnesota State University-Mankato

Score: 74.52

  • Undergraduate Tuition
    • In-State: $9,444
    • Out-of-State: $18,814
  • Net Price: $16,809
  • Acceptance Rate: 71%
  • Retention Rate: 76%
  • Graduation Rate: 53%
  • Total Enrollment: 14,590
  • Undergrad Students: 12,676
  • Graduate Students: 1,914
  • Grads Salary: $71,000
  • Student-to-faculty: 21:1
  • Minnesota State University-Mankato
22

Augsburg University

Score: 74.09

  • Undergraduate Tuition
    • In-State: $42,074
    • Out-of-State: $42,074
  • Net Price: $25,409
  • Acceptance Rate: 77%
  • Retention Rate: 70%
  • Graduation Rate: 56%
  • Total Enrollment: 3,088
  • Undergrad Students: 2,358
  • Graduate Students: 730
  • Grads Salary: $78,000
  • Student-to-faculty: 14:1
  • Augsburg University
23

Minnesota State University Moorhead

Score: 73.52

  • Undergraduate Tuition
    • In-State: $10,236
    • Out-of-State: $19,072
  • Net Price: $17,939
  • Acceptance Rate: 57%
  • Retention Rate: 72%
  • Graduation Rate: 55%
  • Total Enrollment: 4,682
  • Undergrad Students: 3,729
  • Graduate Students: 953
  • Grads Salary: $67,000
  • Student-to-faculty: 17:1
  • Minnesota State University Moorhead
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St. Cloud State University

Score: 73.5

  • Undergraduate Tuition
    • In-State: $10,117
    • Out-of-State: $20,001
  • Net Price: $14,065
  • Acceptance Rate: 95%
  • Retention Rate: 69%
  • Graduation Rate: 44%
  • Total Enrollment: 10,420
  • Undergrad Students: 8,569
  • Graduate Students: 1,851
  • Grads Salary: $73,000
  • Student-to-faculty: 16:1
  • St. Cloud State University
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Winona State University

Score: 73.28

  • Undergraduate Tuition
    • In-State: $10,492
    • Out-of-State: $17,224
  • Net Price: $18,187
  • Acceptance Rate: 74%
  • Retention Rate: 76%
  • Graduation Rate: 60%
  • Total Enrollment: 6,154
  • Undergrad Students: 5,403
  • Graduate Students: 751
  • Grads Salary: $65,000
  • Student-to-faculty: 16:1
  • Winona State University

Top 25 Best Master's Programs in Minnesota


1

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Score: 93.74

  • Graduate Tuition
    • In-State: $18,468
    • Out-of-State: $28,578
  • Net Price: $16,018
  • Acceptance Rate: 75%
  • Retention Rate: 90%
  • Graduation Rate: 84%
  • Total Enrollment: 54,955
  • Undergrad Students: 39,248
  • Graduate Students: 15,707
  • Grads Salary: $78,000
  • Student-to-faculty: 16:1
  • University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
2

St. Catherine University-St. Paul

Score: 80.91

  • Graduate Tuition
    • In-State: $17,550
    • Out-of-State: $17,550
  • Net Price: $19,976
  • Acceptance Rate: 93%
  • Retention Rate: 83%
  • Graduation Rate: 64%
  • Total Enrollment: 3,577
  • Undergrad Students: 2,404
  • Graduate Students: 1,173
  • Grads Salary: $75,000
  • Student-to-faculty: 10:1
  • St. Catherine University-St. Paul
3

Concordia University-Saint Paul

Score: 79.62

  • Graduate Tuition
    • In-State: $8,550
    • Out-of-State: $8,550
  • Net Price: $17,776
  • Acceptance Rate: 69%
  • Retention Rate: 61%
  • Graduation Rate: 51%
  • Total Enrollment: 5,544
  • Undergrad Students: 3,071
  • Graduate Students: 2,473
  • Grads Salary: $76,000
  • Student-to-faculty: 13:1
  • Concordia University-Saint Paul
4

University of St. Thomas-St. Paul

Score: 79.31

  • Graduate Tuition
    • In-State: $26,619
    • Out-of-State: $26,619
  • Net Price: $30,137
  • Acceptance Rate: 77%
  • Retention Rate: 86%
  • Graduation Rate: 80%
  • Total Enrollment: 9,025
  • Undergrad Students: 5,906
  • Graduate Students: 3,119
  • Grads Salary: $78,000
  • Student-to-faculty: 13:1
  • University of St. Thomas-St. Paul
5

University of Minnesota-Duluth

Score: 79.21

  • Graduate Tuition
    • In-State: $18,468
    • Out-of-State: $28,578
  • Net Price: $18,031
  • Acceptance Rate: 81%
  • Retention Rate: 77%
  • Graduation Rate: 62%
  • Total Enrollment: 9,675
  • Undergrad Students: 8,810
  • Graduate Students: 865
  • Grads Salary: $70,000
  • Student-to-faculty: 16:1
  • University of Minnesota-Duluth
6

Saint Johns University

Score: 78.96

  • Graduate Tuition
    • In-State: $17,730
    • Out-of-State: $17,730
  • Net Price: $27,982
  • Acceptance Rate: 86%
  • Retention Rate: 86%
  • Graduation Rate: 76%
  • Total Enrollment: 1,645
  • Undergrad Students: 1,528
  • Graduate Students: 117
  • Grads Salary: $77,000
  • Student-to-faculty: 11:1
  • Saint Johns University
7

Concordia College at Moorhead

Score: 78.76

  • Graduate Tuition
    • In-State: $9,638
    • Out-of-State: $9,638
  • Net Price: $23,087
  • Acceptance Rate: 66%
  • Retention Rate: 84%
  • Graduation Rate: 69%
  • Total Enrollment: 1,903
  • Undergrad Students: 1,827
  • Graduate Students: 76
  • Grads Salary: $68,000
  • Student-to-faculty: 12:1
  • Concordia College at Moorhead
8

Minnesota State University-Mankato

Score: 78.29

  • Graduate Tuition
    • In-State: $8,836
    • Out-of-State: $13,256
  • Net Price: $16,809
  • Acceptance Rate: 71%
  • Retention Rate: 76%
  • Graduation Rate: 53%
  • Total Enrollment: 14,590
  • Undergrad Students: 12,676
  • Graduate Students: 1,914
  • Grads Salary: $71,000
  • Student-to-faculty: 21:1
  • Minnesota State University-Mankato
9

Minnesota State University Moorhead

Score: 77.77

  • Graduate Tuition
    • In-State: $10,292
    • Out-of-State: $10,292
  • Net Price: $17,939
  • Acceptance Rate: 57%
  • Retention Rate: 72%
  • Graduation Rate: 55%
  • Total Enrollment: 4,682
  • Undergrad Students: 3,729
  • Graduate Students: 953
  • Grads Salary: $67,000
  • Student-to-faculty: 17:1
  • Minnesota State University Moorhead
10

Herzing University-Minneapolis

Score: 77.73

  • Graduate Tuition
    • In-State: $9,520
    • Out-of-State: $9,520
  • Net Price: $19,527
  • Acceptance Rate: 94%
  • Retention Rate: 76%
  • Graduation Rate: 71%
  • Total Enrollment: 815
  • Undergrad Students: 808
  • Graduate Students: 7
  • Grads Salary: $67,000
  • Student-to-faculty: 14:1
  • Herzing University-Minneapolis
11

The College of St. Scholastica

Score: 77.67

  • Graduate Tuition
    • In-State: $13,551
    • Out-of-State: $13,551
  • Net Price: $24,578
  • Acceptance Rate: 97%
  • Retention Rate: 79%
  • Graduation Rate: 67%
  • Total Enrollment: 3,207
  • Undergrad Students: 1,938
  • Graduate Students: 1,269
  • Grads Salary: $77,000
  • Student-to-faculty: 10:1
  • The College of St. Scholastica
12

Martin Luther College

Score: 77.11

  • Graduate Tuition
    • In-State: $5,400
    • Out-of-State: $5,400
  • Net Price: $22,293
  • Acceptance Rate: 84%
  • Retention Rate: 86%
  • Graduation Rate: 74%
  • Total Enrollment: 880
  • Undergrad Students: 755
  • Graduate Students: 125
  • Grads Salary: $63,000
  • Student-to-faculty: 9:1
  • Martin Luther College
13

St. Cloud State University

Score: 76.67

  • Graduate Tuition
    • In-State: $9,127
    • Out-of-State: $13,549
  • Net Price: $14,065
  • Acceptance Rate: 95%
  • Retention Rate: 69%
  • Graduation Rate: 44%
  • Total Enrollment: 10,420
  • Undergrad Students: 8,569
  • Graduate Students: 1,851
  • Grads Salary: $73,000
  • Student-to-faculty: 16:1
  • St. Cloud State University
14

Winona State University

Score: 76.62

  • Graduate Tuition
    • In-State: $8,320
    • Out-of-State: $12,560
  • Net Price: $18,187
  • Acceptance Rate: 74%
  • Retention Rate: 76%
  • Graduation Rate: 60%
  • Total Enrollment: 6,154
  • Undergrad Students: 5,403
  • Graduate Students: 751
  • Grads Salary: $65,000
  • Student-to-faculty: 16:1
  • Winona State University
15

Hamline University

Score: 76.5

  • Graduate Tuition
    • In-State: $10,321
    • Out-of-State: $10,321
  • Net Price: $23,021
  • Acceptance Rate: 81%
  • Retention Rate: 75%
  • Graduation Rate: 69%
  • Total Enrollment: 2,638
  • Undergrad Students: 1,765
  • Graduate Students: 873
  • Grads Salary: $69,000
  • Student-to-faculty: 13:1
  • Hamline University
16

Bethel University-Saint Paul

Score: 76.46

  • Graduate Tuition
    • In-State: $11,981
    • Out-of-State: $11,981
  • Net Price: $29,915
  • Acceptance Rate: 72%
  • Retention Rate: 83%
  • Graduation Rate: 75%
  • Total Enrollment: 3,546
  • Undergrad Students: 2,592
  • Graduate Students: 954
  • Grads Salary: $74,000
  • Student-to-faculty: 12:1
  • Bethel University-Saint Paul
17

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

Score: 76.22

  • Graduate Tuition
    • In-State: $11,835
    • Out-of-State: $11,835
  • Net Price: $22,843
  • Acceptance Rate: 97%
  • Retention Rate: 78%
  • Graduation Rate: 65%
  • Total Enrollment: 4,133
  • Undergrad Students: 1,100
  • Graduate Students: 3,033
  • Grads Salary: $75,000
  • Student-to-faculty: 17:1
  • Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
18

Bemidji State University

Score: 75.64

  • Graduate Tuition
    • In-State: $8,909
    • Out-of-State: $8,909
  • Net Price: $15,561
  • Acceptance Rate: 78%
  • Retention Rate: 71%
  • Graduation Rate: 50%
  • Total Enrollment: 4,023
  • Undergrad Students: 3,677
  • Graduate Students: 346
  • Grads Salary: $66,000
  • Student-to-faculty: 16:1
  • Bemidji State University
19

Augsburg University

Score: 74.79

  • Graduate Tuition
    • In-State: $13,732
    • Out-of-State: $13,732
  • Net Price: $25,409
  • Acceptance Rate: 77%
  • Retention Rate: 70%
  • Graduation Rate: 56%
  • Total Enrollment: 3,088
  • Undergrad Students: 2,358
  • Graduate Students: 730
  • Grads Salary: $78,000
  • Student-to-faculty: 14:1
  • Augsburg University
20

Rasmussen University-Minnesota

Score: 72.28

  • Graduate Tuition
    • In-State: $3,667
    • Out-of-State: $3,667
  • Net Price: $17,858
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Retention Rate: 100%
  • Graduation Rate: 48%
  • Total Enrollment: 3,058
  • Undergrad Students: 2,649
  • Graduate Students: 409
  • Grads Salary: $63,000
  • Student-to-faculty: 13:1
  • Rasmussen University-Minnesota
21

Southwest Minnesota State University

Score: 71.65

  • Graduate Tuition
    • In-State: $8,748
    • Out-of-State: $8,748
  • Net Price: $15,004
  • Acceptance Rate: 92%
  • Retention Rate: 67%
  • Graduation Rate: 41%
  • Total Enrollment: 6,930
  • Undergrad Students: 6,518
  • Graduate Students: 412
  • Grads Salary: $66,000
  • Student-to-faculty: 15:1
  • Southwest Minnesota State University
22

Metropolitan State University

Score: 70.88

  • Graduate Tuition
    • In-State: $9,828
    • Out-of-State: $9,828
  • Net Price: $19,347
  • Acceptance Rate: 82%
  • Retention Rate: 64%
  • Graduation Rate: 33%
  • Total Enrollment: 6,294
  • Undergrad Students: 5,488
  • Graduate Students: 806
  • Grads Salary: $75,000
  • Student-to-faculty: 14:1
  • Metropolitan State University
23

Capella University

Score: 70.62

  • Graduate Tuition
    • In-State: $14,826
    • Out-of-State: $14,826
  • Net Price: $14,935
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Retention Rate: 36%
  • Graduation Rate: 50%
  • Total Enrollment: 39,727
  • Undergrad Students: 13,280
  • Graduate Students: 26,447
  • Grads Salary: $74,000
  • Student-to-faculty: 35:1
  • Capella University
24

North Central University

Score: 70.47

  • Graduate Tuition
    • In-State: $10,260
    • Out-of-State: $10,260
  • Net Price: $23,374
  • Acceptance Rate: 91%
  • Retention Rate: 76%
  • Graduation Rate: 59%
  • Total Enrollment: 992
  • Undergrad Students: 893
  • Graduate Students: 99
  • Grads Salary: $65,000
  • Student-to-faculty: 11:1
  • North Central University
25

University of Northwestern-St. Paul

Score: 67.47

  • Graduate Tuition
    • In-State: $9,360
    • Out-of-State: $9,360
  • Net Price: $25,704
  • Acceptance Rate: 93%
  • Retention Rate: 81%
  • Graduation Rate: 70%
  • Total Enrollment: 3,253
  • Undergrad Students: 3,161
  • Graduate Students: 92
  • Grads Salary: $58,000
  • Student-to-faculty: 15:1
  • University of Northwestern-St. Paul

Cost of Minnesota College Education & Salaries


A bachelor's degree is not a cheap proposition. No matter which way you approach your post-secondary education, you will find that it comes with a hefty price tag. Before you get discouraged, consider that there are many ways to approach college costs. One way is to apply for as many scholarships as you can. This will be all the easier if you know what field you wish to pursue. For instance, engineering students can find many scholarships for their field, as can budding accountants and teachers.

Keep in mind that most scholarships will only cover a portion of your costs. Some will only cover your books. However, scholarships have a value that goes beyond the short-term ability to pay a bill. They are considered achievements and should be added to your resume. While they may only pay $500 today, and be helpful paying for that accounting textbook, they will pay off later when hiring executives are impressed with your tenacity in pursuing scholarships.

You can also cut costs by staying in state. In-state tuition is always far less than what non-residents pay. Since Minnesota has so many great schools, this shouldn't be much of a problem. Yet another way to cut in-state costs even further is to complete your first two years in a community college. Make sure your credits will transfer to your first-choice four-year university, however, as you don't want to have to re-take courses or make up any shortfalls.

Your cost analysis should also look at your potential salary after graduation. If you take loans, you will have to start paying those back approximately six months after graduation. Thus, you want to make sure that you're ready to start paying on them immediately. However, there are programs now that allow you to defer your loans altogether. If you apply your knowledge and skills to a non-profit or governmental position, and you work there for approximately ten years, you may be able to avoid all loan payments. While your paychecks might be lower, don't forget that you won't have to pay student loans from your salary. Further, you will emerge from this period with great experience.

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College Cost Analysis - Minnesota vs National


Average Minnesota Tuition & Fees at 4 Year Public Schools

In-State Tuition - $11,381

National Average – $9,580

Out-of-State Tuition – $22,780

National Average – $27,437

Percentage of Students Receiving Financial Aid

Minnesota is slightly under the national averages for percentage of students receiving federal grants and the dollar amount loaned per student.

Financial Aid Minnesota Nationally
Received Federal Grants 36% 37.7%
Average $ per Recipient $9,689 $10,927

* Institutional aid represents grant and scholarship funds directly awarded by a postsecondary institution.
* Financial aid data represents 4-year public and private nonprofit schools only.

Best Scholarships for Minnesota


WEBSF

William E. Barto Scholarship Fund

https://www.dsacommunityfoundation.org/william-e-barto-scholarship-fund?tt=0
Amount: $500-$2,000
Deadline: March
High School seniors in Duluth and Superior, MN who intend to major in the arts are welcome to apply to this scholarship opportunity. To apply, you must be in the top 25% of your graduating class, submit transcripts, one recommendation, and provide proof of financial need. Awards range from $500 to $2000 and are given annually.

ANSF

Anderson Niskanen Scholarship Fund

https://www.dsacommunityfoundation.org/anderson-niskanen-scholarship-fund?tt=0#.UJfmPcXA-WY
Amount: $1,000-$2,000
Deadline: March 1
Duluth-area high school seniors are welcome to apply to this scholarship. This a scholarship for general studies, not a specific major, yet it is only open to students intending to study at the University of Minnesota-Duluth or University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. To apply, submit complete transcripts, SAT/ACT scores, a letter of recommendation, and a statement of financial need.

ABMLESTF

Allen Butler Minority Law Enforcement Scholarship Temporary Fund

https://www.dsacommunityfoundation.org/allen-butler-minority-law-enforcement-scholarship-temporary-fund?tt=0#.UJfoL8XA-WY
Amount: $500-$1,000
Deadline: Varies
If you are a person of color and wish to study law enforcement at the post-secondary level, this is the fund for you. The scholarship states that the maximum award is $500, but some past winners have won $1000. Regardless, this scholarship will certainly ease the financial burden of college and will bring a level of prestige to your post-college resume.

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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Maroon and Gold Leadership Award

http://www.ohe.state.mn.us/spages/scholarshipsInfo.cfm?instID=416
Amount: $12,000 (for four years)
Deadline: December 15
This scholarship awards $12,000 per year for four years to Minnesota residents who show outstanding academic achievement, community service activities/awards, are first-generation college students, among other qualifying factors. Like many scholarship funds, the Maroon and Gold Leadership Award looks for high GPAs, top class ranks, and stellar ACT/SAT scores.

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MSPE

Minnesota Society of Professional Engineers

https://www.mnspe.org/page/Scholarships
Amount: Varies
Deadline: October 26
If you are a full-time engineering student at the sophomore level, you should apply to this scholarship. Your program should be one of the many ABET-accredited programs in Minnesota, including, but not limited to: Twin Cities Engineering, University of Minnesota, University of Minnesota-Duluth, Winona State University, University of St. Thomas.

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ACEC

American Council of Engineering Companies of Minnesota

https://www.acecmn.org/scholarships-2/
Amount: $28,000 (Split between 11 scholarships)
Deadline: October 26
If you are pursuing an engineering degree through an ABET-accredited institution in Minnesota and need help paying for your education, the ACEC-MN is there for you. In previous years, they have disbursed up to $28,000 to help students advance their education, and thus the engineering community. To qualify, you must be at least at the Junior year. Graduate students are also encouraged to apply.

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AICPA

AICPA Accountemps Student Scholarship Award

https://www.thiswaytocpa.com/education/scholarship-search/scholarship-minority-accounting-students/
Amount: $10,000 (4 Awards)
Deadline: March 1
If you are a top accounting student in Minnesota, this scholarship can help pay up to $10,000 of your tuition bill. The funds will disburse directly to your student account to cover tuition and associated fees only. The selection committee is looking for students they feel will be outstanding CPAs. Given that that AICPA is the preeminent CPA association, this will be a very high-status scholarship. With this award on your resume, you will have your pick of accounting jobs.

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