2023 Best Schools in Minnesota
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamp 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 Schools in Minnesota ranking. Our analysis looked at 49 schools in Minnesota to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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Top Schools in Minnesota
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Our analysis found College of Saint Benedict to be the best school for students in Minnesota.
Once they receive their degree, CSB graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $40,995 during the early year of their career.
The excellent programs at University of St Thomas Minnesota helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best schools in Minnesota.
On average, students take out $21,455 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $307, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from UST MN, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $56,351 during the early years of their career.
The excellent programs at Anoka-Ramsey Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best schools in Minnesota.
On average, students take out $23,645 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus graduates make an average of $43,464 annually.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Gustavus Adolphus College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Schools in Minnesota list.
Degree recipients from Gustavus Adolphus accumulate an average of $24,571 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Gustavus Adolphus graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $38,133 during the early year of their career.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend St Olaf College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Schools in Minnesota list.
Once they receive their degree, St. Olaf graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $34,897 during the early year of their career.
North Hennepin Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for students. It came in at #6 on the list.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,533 in student loans.After graduating from North Hennepin Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $42,370 during the early years of their career.
Winona State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Schools in Minnesota ranking.
On average, students take out $26,110 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $176 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Winona State, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $44,424 during the early years of their career.
Dunwoody College of Technology came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Schools in Minnesota ranking.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,832 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Dunwoody College of Technology graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $50,418 during the early year of their career.
Concordia College at Moorhead landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best programs.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,901 in student loans.After graduating from Concordia College Moorhead, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $34,477 during the early years of their career.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best programs.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,399 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $257 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, UMN Twin Cities graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $50,445 during the early year of their career.
With a ranking of #11, Normandale Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for students working.
On average, students take out $20,674 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Normandale Community College graduates make an average of $41,929 annually.
Bemidji State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for students. It came in at #12 on the list.
Degree recipients from Bemidji State University accumulate an average of $25,667 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Bemidji State University, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $43,896 during the early years of their career.
Rasmussen University - Minnesota ranked #13 on this year’s Best Schools in Minnesota list.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $30,701 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $127, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Rasmussen University - Minnesota graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $41,281 during the early year of their career.
Bethel University Minnesota did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for students. It came in at #14 on the list.
Degree recipients from Bethel University Minnesota accumulate an average of $31,006 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $356 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Bethel University Minnesota graduates make an average of $51,291 annually.
With a ranking of #15, Alexandria Technical & Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for students working.
On average, students take out $15,948 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from ATCC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $40,141 during the early years of their career.
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University of Minnesota - Crookston ranked #16 on this year’s Best Schools in Minnesota list.
Degree recipients from UMN Crookston accumulate an average of $30,462 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, UMN Crookston graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $51,681 during the early year of their career.
Minnesota State University - Mankato came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Schools in Minnesota ranking.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,437 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $133, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Minnesota State Mankato graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $46,060 during the early year of their career.
University of Minnesota - Duluth ranked #18 on this year’s Best Schools in Minnesota list.
Degree recipients from UMN Duluth accumulate an average of $23,164 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $202, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, UMN Duluth graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $41,529 during the early year of their career.
St Cloud Technical and Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for students. It came in at #19 on the list.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,381 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, St Cloud Technical and Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $40,365 during the early year of their career.
Rochester Community and Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for students. It came in at #20 on the list.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,298 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Rochester Community and Technical College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $41,604 during the early year of their career.
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The College of Saint Scholastica ranked #21 on this year’s Best Schools in Minnesota list.
On average, students take out $30,536 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $314 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from St. Scholastica, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $48,635 during the early years of their career.
Hamline University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for students. It came in at #22 on the list.
On average, students take out $25,733 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $288 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Hamline graduates make an average of $41,396 annually.
Minnesota State University - Moorhead ranked #23 on this year’s Best Schools in Minnesota list.
On average, students take out $25,798 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, MSU Moorhead graduates make an average of $40,896 annually.
Century College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for students. It came in at #24 on the list.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,112 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Century College graduates make an average of $40,997 annually.
Augsburg University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for students. It came in at #25 on the list.
Degree recipients from Augsburg accumulate an average of $26,790 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Augsburg, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $50,712 during the early years of their career.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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 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).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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