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2023 Most Popular Online Social Sciences Schools in Minnesota

7 Colleges
$38,673 Avg Salary
$23,888 Avg Student Debt

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 Most Popular Online Social Sciences Schools in Minnesota ranking. This report analyzed 7 schools in Minnesota to see which ones were the most popular online programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

Check out the online social sciences programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Minnesota.

#1

Capella University

Minneapolis, MN

Our analysis found Capella University to be the most popular school for social sciences students who want to pursue an online degree in Minnesota. Capella University is a very large private for-profit school located in the large city of Minneapolis.

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#2

Itasca Community College

Grand Rapids, MN

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Itasca Community College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Online Social Sciences Schools in Minnesota list. Located in the town of Grand Rapids, Itasca Community College is a public college with a small student population.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Southwest Minnesota State University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Social Sciences Schools in Minnesota list. Southwest Minnesota State University is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Marshall.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Bemidji State University is a great place for social sciences students pursuing an online degree. Located in the town of Bemidji, Bemidji State University is a public school with a small student population.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Minnesota State University - Mankato is a great place for social sciences students pursuing an online degree. Located in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State Mankato is a public college with a large student population.

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 7 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota landed the # 5 spot on the list. SMU MN is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Winona.

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#5

Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud, MN

The excellent online programs at Saint Cloud State University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best social sciences schools in Minnesota. 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, social sciences majors at St. Cloud State University accumulate an average of around $18,321 in student debt.

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Best Social Sciences Colleges in the Plains States Region

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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 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 7 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to AndrГ© KГјnzelmann.

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