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2023 Best Engineering Schools in Minnesota

6 Colleges
$66,807 Avg Salary
$24,463 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Engineering School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, engineering was ranked 10th in Minnesota. In fact, 2,350 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Engineering Schools in Minnesota ranking. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in Minnesota to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Engineering Schools in Minnesota

Check out the engineering programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Minnesota Schools in Engineering

Our analysis found Dunwoody College of Technology to be the best school for engineering students who want to pursue a degree in Minnesota. Dunwoody College of Technology is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Minneapolis.

On average, engineering graduates from Dunwoody College of Technology take out $35,134 in student loans while working on their degree.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Engineering Schools in Minnesota list. UMN Twin Cities is a very large public school located in the large city of Minneapolis.

On average, engineering graduates from UMN Twin Cities take out $22,889 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $194.

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Out of the 6 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, University of St Thomas Minnesota landed the # 3 spot on the list. UST MN is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Saint Paul.

The average amount in student loans that engineering majors at UST MN take out is $27,000.

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The excellent programs at University of Minnesota - Duluth helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best engineering schools in Minnesota. Located in the city of Duluth, UMN Duluth is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

After completing their degree, engineering graduates from UMN Duluth carry an average student debtload of $25,650. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $209.

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#5

Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud, MN

Out of the 6 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, Saint Cloud State University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of Saint Cloud, St. Cloud State University is a public school with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, engineering majors at St. Cloud State University accumulate an average of around $29,312 in student debt.

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Minnesota State University - Mankato came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Engineering Schools in Minnesota ranking. Located in the small city of Mankato, Minnesota State Mankato is a public school with a large student population.

After completing their degree, engineering graduates from Minnesota State Mankato carry an average student debtload of $25,345.

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Best Engineering Colleges in the Plains States Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Kansas 1,618
Iowa 2,616
South Dakota 569
Missouri 3,253
Nebraska 699
North Dakota 787

Engineering Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Mechanical Engineering 46,178
Electrical Engineering 28,844
Civil Engineering 21,388
Computer Engineering 17,987
Chemical Engineering 12,917
Biomedical Engineering 12,811
General Engineering 11,796
Industrial Engineering 9,072
Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering 8,001
Systems Engineering 3,904
Materials Engineering 3,415
Other Engineering 2,760
Environmental Engineering 2,759
Operations Research 1,698
Agricultural Engineering 1,472
Engineering Science 1,454
Electrical and Computer Engineering. 1,378
Petroleum Engineering 1,256
Robotics Engineering 1,243
Architectural Engineering 1,012
Engineering Physics 994
Manufacturing Engineering 947
Construction Engineering 878
Nuclear Engineering 864
Marine Engineering 445
Biological Engineering 410
Polymer & Plastics Engineering 360
Geoscience Engineering 325
Mining Engineering 314
Textile Engineering 310
Ocean Engineering 285
Engineering Mechanics 272
Metallurgical Engineering 179
Energy Systems Engineering 138
Biochemical Engineering 109
Ceramic Engineering 94
Surveying Engineering 73
Electromechanical Engineering 45
Forest Engineering 41
Paper Science & Engineering 27
Engineering Chemistry 13

Majors Similar to Engineering

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer & Information Sciences 254,454
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 177,778
Engineering Technologies 85,188
Mathematics & Statistics 52,396
Physical Sciences 50,306

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 6 schools only.

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