2023 Best Value Social Sciences Schools in Minnesota
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Social Sciences School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, social sciences was ranked 9th in Minnesota. In fact, 2,741 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Value Social Sciences Schools in Minnesota ranking. Our analysis looked at 16 schools in Minnesota to see which programs offered the best value experiences for social sciences students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Top 10 Best Social Sciences Schools
Our analysis found Minnesota State University - Moorhead to be the best value school for social sciences students who want to pursue a degree in Minnesota. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Moorhead, MSU Moorhead is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at MSU Moorhead are $9,468 a year. On average, social sciences graduates from MSU Moorhead take out $26,650 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Out of the 16 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, Minnesota State University - Mankato landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State Mankato is a public college with a fairly large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Minnesota State Mankato are $9,146 per year. While working on their degree, social sciences majors at Minnesota State Mankato accumulate an average of around $24,670 in student debt.
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Out of the 16 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, Saint Cloud State University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Saint Cloud, St. Cloud State University is a public school with a large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at St. Cloud State University are $9,170 a year. While working on their degree, social sciences majors at St. Cloud State University accumulate an average of around $18,321 in student debt.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Minnesota - Duluth. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Social Sciences Schools in Minnesota list. Located in the small city of Duluth, UMN Duluth is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UMN Duluth are $13,850 per year. The average amount in student loans that social sciences majors at UMN Duluth take out is $22,053.
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Out of the 16 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Minnesota - Morris landed the # 5 spot on the list. UMN Morris is a small public school located in the town of Morris.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UMN Morris are $13,848 a year.
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University of Minnesota - Twin Cities did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for social sciences students. It came in at #6 on the list. UMN Twin Cities is a fairly large public school located in the city of Minneapolis.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UMN Twin Cities are $15,254 a year. On average, social sciences graduates from UMN Twin Cities take out $20,751 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $233, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, UMN Twin Cities also is in the top 20% of our Best Social Sciences Schools in Minnesota ranking.
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College of Saint Benedict did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for social sciences students. It came in at #7 on the list. CSB is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize suburb of Saint Joseph.
CSB undergraduate students pay an average of $50,126 in in-state tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, social sciences graduates from CSB carry an average student debtload of $27,000.
CSB not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #1 on our Best Social Sciences Schools in Minnesota list.
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Gustavus Adolphus College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Social Sciences Schools in Minnesota list. Gustavus Adolphus is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Saint Peter.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Gustavus Adolphus are $50,490 a year. On average, social sciences graduates from Gustavus Adolphus take out $26,799 in student loans while working on their degree.
Gustavus Adolphus also made our Best Social Sciences Schools in Minnesota list, coming in at #4.
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Saint Johns University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Social Sciences Schools in Minnesota ranking. SJU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Collegeville.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at SJU are $49,842 per year. After completing their degree, social sciences graduates from SJU carry an average student debtload of $27,000.
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St Olaf College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Social Sciences Schools in Minnesota list. Located in the distant town of Northfield, St. Olaf is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at St. Olaf are $52,670 per year. On average, social sciences graduates from St. Olaf take out $24,184 in student loans while working on their degree.
St. Olaf also took the #5 spot in our Best Social Sciences Schools in Minnesota rankings.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 1,073 |
| Iowa | 1,455 |
| South Dakota | 262 |
| Missouri | 2,156 |
| Nebraska | 833 |
| North Dakota | 194 |
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Social Sciences Related Majors for Social Sciences
Social Sciences Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 49,282 |
| Economics | 49,055 |
| Sociology | 38,475 |
| General Social Sciences | 18,997 |
| International Relations & National Security | 14,306 |
| Anthropology | 11,415 |
| Criminology | 11,039 |
| Geography & Cartography | 8,526 |
| Other Social Sciences | 2,414 |
| Urban Studies | 1,507 |
| Sociology & Anthropology | 541 |
| Archeology | 339 |
| Demography & Population Studies | 88 |
Majors Similar to Social Sciences
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Education | 327,871 |
| Psychology | 195,678 |
| Communication & Journalism | 120,571 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 55,820 |
| History | 32,731 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 16 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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