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Colleges in Minnesota: 32 Ranked by Earnings, Tuition & Graduation Rate

Every college in Minnesota with verified College Scorecard data, ranked three ways below: by graduate earnings, by in-state tuition and by graduation rate. 37 institutions in total.

Institutions

37

Avg In-State Tuition

$28,323

Avg Out-of-State

$29,502

Avg Earnings

$48,275

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Quick answer

According to College Scorecard data on CollegeFactbook.com, Minnesota has 37 degree-granting colleges and universities with average in-state tuition of $28,323 and average graduate earnings of $48,275 ten years after entry.

State Overview

Minnesota has 37 higher education institutions. The average in-state tuition is $28,323.32, while the average out-of-state tuition is $29,501.97. Graduates earn an average of $48,274.81.

The data indicates a relatively small difference in tuition costs between in-state and out-of-state students. The average graduate earnings suggest a positive return on investment for students pursuing higher education in Minnesota.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Schools by Type

Popular Majors in Minnesota

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

10,360 graduates

Business Administration, Management and Operations

6,026 graduates

Psychology, General

2,873 graduates

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

2,377 graduates

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

2,298 graduates

Education, General

2,108 graduates

Social Work

1,734 graduates

Health and Medical Administrative Services

1,670 graduates

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

1,619 graduates

Biology, General

1,561 graduates

Educational Administration and Supervision

1,334 graduates

Accounting and Related Services

1,245 graduates
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Salary Business Administration, Management and Operations Salary Psychology, General Salary

Cost Comparison

MN Avg In-State $28,323
MN Avg Out-of-State $29,502

Cost Analysis

Minnesota's average in-state tuition of $28,323 compares to an average out-of-state tuition of $29,502. The average graduate from a Minnesota institution earns $48,275 within 5 years of graduation.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 37 colleges and universities in Minnesota, including public, private non-profit, and for-profit institutions.

Best Colleges in Minnesota, Ranked by Data

Three orderings of the same 32 colleges, straight from College Scorecard: who earns most after graduating, who charges least in-state, and who graduates the largest share. No editorial weighting.

Best colleges in Minnesota by graduate earnings

  1. 1 The College of Saint Scholastica $62,332 median, 5 yrs · Duluth
  2. 2 Saint Johns University $59,843 median, 5 yrs · Collegeville
  3. 3 University of Minnesota-Twin Cities $57,984 median, 5 yrs · Minneapolis
  4. 4 University of Minnesota-Rochester $57,984 median, 5 yrs · Rochester
  5. 5 Metropolitan State University $54,828 median, 5 yrs · Saint Paul
  6. 6 College of Saint Benedict $54,567 median, 5 yrs · Saint Joseph
  7. 7 Saint Mary's University of Minnesota $54,549 median, 5 yrs · Winona
  8. 8 Carleton College $53,989 median, 5 yrs · Northfield
  9. 9 University of Minnesota-Duluth $52,840 median, 5 yrs · Duluth
  10. 10 St Catherine University $52,795 median, 5 yrs · Saint Paul

Cheapest colleges in Minnesota by in-state tuition

  1. 1 Minnesota State University-Mankato $9,490 / year · Mankato
  2. 2 Metropolitan State University $9,780 / year · Saint Paul
  3. 3 Saint Cloud State University $10,117 / year · Saint Cloud
  4. 4 Bemidji State University $10,164 / year · Bemidji
  5. 5 Southwest Minnesota State University $10,304 / year · Marshall
  6. 6 Minnesota State University Moorhead $10,336 / year · Moorhead
  7. 7 Winona State University $10,498 / year · Winona
  8. 8 University of Minnesota-Crookston $13,120 / year · Crookston
  9. 9 Herzing University-Minneapolis $13,420 / year · St. Louis Park
  10. 10 University of Minnesota-Morris $14,288 / year · Morris

Best colleges in Minnesota by graduation rate

  1. 1 Carleton College 91 % graduate · Northfield
  2. 2 Macalester College 89 % graduate · Saint Paul
  3. 3 University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 85 % graduate · Minneapolis
  4. 4 St Olaf College 84 % graduate · Northfield
  5. 5 College of Saint Benedict 81 % graduate · Saint Joseph
  6. 6 Gustavus Adolphus College 76 % graduate · Saint Peter
  7. 7 Saint Johns University 76 % graduate · Collegeville
  8. 8 Martin Luther College 73 % graduate · New Ulm
  9. 9 Herzing University-Minneapolis 72 % graduate · St. Louis Park
  10. 10 Concordia College at Moorhead 71 % graduate · Moorhead

National rankings: highest earning · most affordable · best graduation rate · best ROI.