2026 Best Science & Tech Schools in Minnesota
Looking for the best Science & Tech degree programs in Minnesota? Our ranking highlights 95 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor reviewed 76 schools to produce this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Science & Tech Degree Schools in Minnesota
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
No school ranked higher than College Of Saint Benedict this year in Minnesota. Based in Saint Joseph, MN, College Of Saint Benedict is a private not-for-profit institution. About 77% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $55,756. Graduates carry a median of $26,619 in student loans. Read the full report on College Of Saint Benedict
A rank of #2 makes University Of St Thomas Minnesota one of the top choices in Minnesota. University Of St Thomas Minnesota is a private not-for-profit school based in Saint Paul, MN. Roughly 77% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $54,398. University Of St Thomas Minnesota Science & Tech students take on a median of $23,923 in debt. Read the full report on University Of St Thomas Minnesota
The strong Science & Tech programs at Anoka Ramsey Community College earned it the #3 place in Minnesota. Set in Coon Rapids, MN, Anoka Ramsey Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,682. The median Science & Tech program debt is $22,593. Read more about Anoka Ramsey Community College
A rank of #4 makes Gustavus Adolphus College one of the top choices in Minnesota. Set in Saint Peter, MN, Gustavus Adolphus College is a private not-for-profit institution. Gustavus Adolphus College posts a six-year graduation rate of 77%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $56,076. Students borrow a median of $26,197 to complete their Science & Tech program here. More on Gustavus Adolphus College
A rank of #5 makes St Olaf College one of the top choices in Minnesota. Based in Northfield, MN, St Olaf College is a private not-for-profit institution. St Olaf College graduates 84% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $59,760. Students borrow a median of $24,507 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Get the full St Olaf College report
North Hennepin Community College placed #6 among Science & Tech schools in Minnesota. North Hennepin Community College is a public school based in Brooklyn Park, MN. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,061. North Hennepin Community College Science & Tech students take on a median of $21,241 in debt. More on North Hennepin Community College
Winona State University did well this year, earning the #7 position. Based in Winona, MN, Winona State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 56%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,576, compared with $17,308 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,551 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Get the full Winona State University report
Dunwoody College Of Technology landed the #8 spot in Minnesota this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Minneapolis, MN. Dunwoody College Of Technology posts a six-year graduation rate of 86%. In-state tuition and fees average $27,477. Graduates carry a median of $18,973 in student loans. See the full Dunwoody College Of Technology profile
Concordia College At Moorhead came in at #9 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Moorhead, MN. Concordia College At Moorhead graduates 61% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $31,170. Students borrow a median of $26,637 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Read the full report on Concordia College At Moorhead
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities did well this year, earning the #10 position. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a public school based in Minneapolis, MN. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities graduates 85% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,214, compared with $38,362 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $21,577 in student loans. Read more about University Of Minnesota Twin Cities
Normandale Community College placed #11 among Science & Tech schools in Minnesota. This public school is set in Bloomington, MN. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,329. The median Science & Tech program debt is $20,162. Read the full report on Normandale Community College
Bemidji State University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Bemidji State University is a public school based in Bemidji, MN. Bemidji State University graduates 46% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $10,237 in tuition and fees. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $25,819. See the full Bemidji State University profile
Rasmussen College Minnesota came in at #13 in this year's ranking. Set in St. Cloud, MN, Rasmussen College Minnesota is a private for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $12,199. Rasmussen College Minnesota Science & Tech students take on a median of $28,723 in debt. Get the full Rasmussen College Minnesota report
Bethel University Minnesota placed #14 among Science & Tech schools in Minnesota. Bethel University Minnesota is a private not-for-profit school based in Saint Paul, MN. Bethel University Minnesota posts a six-year graduation rate of 71%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $44,226. Graduates carry a median of $25,639 in student loans. More on Bethel University Minnesota
Alexandria Technical And Community College did well this year, earning the #15 position. Set in Alexandria, MN, Alexandria Technical And Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,236. The median Science & Tech program debt is $14,054. Get the full Alexandria Technical And Community College report
University Of Minnesota Crookston placed #16 among Science & Tech schools in Minnesota. Set in Crookston, MN, University Of Minnesota Crookston is a public institution. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,288. University Of Minnesota Crookston Science & Tech students take on a median of $26,661 in debt. Read more about University Of Minnesota Crookston
Minnesota State University Mankato did well this year, earning the #17 position. Based in Mankato, MN, Minnesota State University Mankato is a public institution. Minnesota State University Mankato graduates 54% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,572, compared with $18,942 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $25,260 in student loans. Get the full Minnesota State University Mankato report
University Of Minnesota Duluth ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. University Of Minnesota Duluth is a public school based in Duluth, MN. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,608, compared with $20,134 for out-of-state students. The median Science & Tech program debt is $24,624. See the full University Of Minnesota Duluth profile
St Cloud Technical And Community College came in at #19 in this year's ranking. St Cloud Technical And Community College is a public school based in Saint Cloud, MN. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,124. Graduates carry a median of $16,734 in student loans. More on St Cloud Technical And Community College
Rochester Community And Technical College landed the #20 spot in Minnesota this year. Located in Rochester, MN, Rochester Community And Technical College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,389. Graduates carry a median of $20,291 in student loans. Get the full Rochester Community And Technical College report
The College Of Saint Scholastica landed the #21 spot in Minnesota this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Duluth, MN. The College Of Saint Scholastica posts a six-year graduation rate of 70%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $41,778. Students borrow a median of $26,755 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Read more about The College Of Saint Scholastica
Hamline University came in at #22 in this year's ranking. Based in Saint Paul, MN, Hamline University is a private not-for-profit institution. Hamline University posts a six-year graduation rate of 60%. Students from in state pay about $50,004 in tuition and fees. The median Science & Tech program debt is $25,530. Read the full report on Hamline University
Minnesota State University Moorhead came in at #23 in this year's ranking. Located in Moorhead, MN, Minnesota State University Moorhead is a public institution. About 57% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,428. The median Science & Tech program debt is $24,447. See the full Minnesota State University Moorhead profile
Century College landed the #24 spot in Minnesota this year. Century College is a public school based in White Bear Lake, MN. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,214. Century College Science & Tech students take on a median of $21,332 in debt. Get the full Century College report
Augsburg College did well this year, earning the #25 position. Based in Minneapolis, MN, Augsburg College is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 52% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $45,452. The median Science & Tech program debt is $26,319. See the full Augsburg College profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best Science & Tech Degree Schools in Minnesota
Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:
St Catherine University placed #26 among Science & Tech schools in Minnesota. Based in Saint Paul, MN, St Catherine University is a private not-for-profit institution. St Catherine University posts a six-year graduation rate of 61%. Students from in state pay about $38,428 in tuition and fees. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $29,883. Read more about St Catherine University
University Of Minnesota Morris did well this year, earning the #27 position. Based in Morris, MN, University Of Minnesota Morris is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 62%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,526, with out-of-state students paying around $16,710. The median Science & Tech program debt is $21,080. Get the full University Of Minnesota Morris report
Anoka Technical College landed the #28 spot in Minnesota this year. Anoka Technical College is a public school based in Anoka, MN. In-state tuition and fees average $6,267. Anoka Technical College Science & Tech students take on a median of $18,408 in debt. Read more about Anoka Technical College
Dakota County Technical College placed #29 among Science & Tech schools in Minnesota. This public school is set in Rosemount, MN. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,679. Students borrow a median of $13,474 to complete their Science & Tech program here. See the full Dakota County Technical College profile
Central Lakes College Brainerd came in at #30 in this year's ranking. Based in Brainerd, MN, Central Lakes College Brainerd is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,249. Graduates carry a median of $14,479 in student loans. Get the full Central Lakes College Brainerd report
Metropolitan State University landed the #31 spot in Minnesota this year. Based in Saint Paul, MN, Metropolitan State University is a public institution. Metropolitan State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 44%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,840. The median Science & Tech program debt is $30,822. Read the full report on Metropolitan State University
Ridgewater College placed #32 among Science & Tech schools in Minnesota. Set in Willmar, MN, Ridgewater College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,121. Students borrow a median of $15,556 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Read more about Ridgewater College
Saint Cloud State University placed #33 among Science & Tech schools in Minnesota. This public school is set in Saint Cloud, MN. Saint Cloud State University graduates 39% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,245. Saint Cloud State University Science & Tech students take on a median of $25,076 in debt. More on Saint Cloud State University
Northwestern College Minnesota did well this year, earning the #34 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Saint Paul, MN. Northwestern College Minnesota graduates 68% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $37,920. Northwestern College Minnesota Science & Tech students take on a median of $23,505 in debt. Get the full Northwestern College Minnesota report
Northland Community And Technical College came in at #35 in this year's ranking. Located in Thief River Falls, MN, Northland Community And Technical College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,289. Graduates carry a median of $18,550 in student loans. More on Northland Community And Technical College
Southwest Minnesota State University did well this year, earning the #36 position. Set in Marshall, MN, Southwest Minnesota State University is a public institution. About 44% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $10,361. Students borrow a median of $27,016 to complete their Science & Tech program here. More on Southwest Minnesota State University
Saint Marys University Of Minnesota landed the #37 spot in Minnesota this year. Saint Marys University Of Minnesota is a private not-for-profit school based in Winona, MN. Saint Marys University Of Minnesota posts a six-year graduation rate of 66%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $45,080. Graduates carry a median of $27,081 in student loans. Get the full Saint Marys University Of Minnesota report
Crown College came in at #38 in this year's ranking. Located in Saint Bonifacius, MN, Crown College is a private not-for-profit institution. About 44% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $31,410. Students borrow a median of $29,537 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Get the full Crown College report
Minnesota State Community And Technical College ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. This public school is set in Fergus Falls, MN. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,908. Students borrow a median of $18,197 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Get the full Minnesota State Community And Technical College report
Hennepin Technical College placed #40 among Science & Tech schools in Minnesota. Hennepin Technical College is a public school based in Brooklyn Park, MN. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,940. The median Science & Tech program debt is $17,887. Read the full report on Hennepin Technical College
Capella University ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Set in Minneapolis, MN, Capella University is a private for-profit institution. Capella University graduates 20% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $14,400 in tuition and fees. The median Science & Tech program debt is $35,998. See the full Capella University profile
Concordia University Saint Paul came in at #42 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Saint Paul, MN. Concordia University Saint Paul graduates 45% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $25,600. Graduates carry a median of $29,026 in student loans. Get the full Concordia University Saint Paul report
Lake Superior College placed #43 among Science & Tech schools in Minnesota. This public school is set in Duluth, MN. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,785. Lake Superior College Science & Tech students take on a median of $17,156 in debt. More on Lake Superior College
Saint Paul College A Community And Technical College placed #44 among Science & Tech schools in Minnesota. Based in Saint Paul, MN, Saint Paul College A Community And Technical College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,326 in tuition and fees. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $17,650. More on Saint Paul College A Community And Technical College
Walden University did well this year, earning the #45 position. This private for-profit school is set in Minneapolis, MN. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,067. Walden University Science & Tech students take on a median of $49,361 in debt. See the full Walden University profile
South Central College landed the #46 spot in Minnesota this year. Based in North Mankato, MN, South Central College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,146 in tuition and fees. The median Science & Tech program debt is $13,139. Read more about South Central College
Minnesota West Community And Technical College did well this year, earning the #47 position. Based in Granite Falls, MN, Minnesota West Community And Technical College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,491 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $13,946 in student loans. See the full Minnesota West Community And Technical College profile
Minneapolis Community And Technical College placed #48 among Science & Tech schools in Minnesota. Minneapolis Community And Technical College is a public school based in Minneapolis, MN. Students from in state pay about $6,161 in tuition and fees. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $24,036. See the full Minneapolis Community And Technical College profile
Minnesota State College Southeast Technical placed #49 among Science & Tech schools in Minnesota. Located in Winona, MN, Minnesota State College Southeast Technical is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,432. Students borrow a median of $22,522 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Get the full Minnesota State College Southeast Technical report
University Of Minnesota Rochester came in at #50 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on University Of Minnesota Rochester
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: State · 76 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 95 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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