2023 Best Business Bachelor's Degree Schools in Minnesota
There are so many business programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school or bootcamp that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Business Degree Central has created the <nil> to help you in your search for the best school for you. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.
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Top Business Bachelor's Degree Schools in Minnesota
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Our analysis found College of Saint Benedict to be the best school for business students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Minnesota.
The average tuition and fees at CSB is $50,126. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Saint Johns University. It ranked #2 on our list.
The average tuition and fees at SJU is $49,842. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of St Thomas Minnesota helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best business schools in Minnesota.
The average tuition and fees at UST MN is $48,329. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,455 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that UST MN does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 95% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. The school came in at #4 on this year’s list.
Full-time students from Minnesota pay an average of $15,254 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UMN Twin Cities. Out-of-state students pay an average of $33,818. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,575 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that UMN Twin Cities does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 91% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Gustavus Adolphus College is a great place for business students working on their bachelor’s degree.
Gustavus Adolphus does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $50,490. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,571 in student loans.
Bethel University Minnesota ranked #6 on this year’s list.
Bethel University Minnesota does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $40,080. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $31,006 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Bethel University Minnesota does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 68% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #7, Capella University did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working on their bachelor’s degree.
By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $36,933 in student loans.
Capella University is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
Concordia College at Moorhead came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the ranking.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $28,016 to cover tuition and fees at Concordia College Moorhead. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,901 in student loans.
Concordia College Moorhead does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 51% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Bemidji State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the ranking.
The average tuition and fees at Bemidji State University is $9,806. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,810 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Bemidji State University does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 48% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Minnesota State University - Moorhead did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list.
Students from Minnesota who attend MSU Moorhead full time pay an average of $9,468 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $17,564. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $25,798 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since MSU Moorhead does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 55% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Metropolitan State University landed the #11 spot in the rankings for the best bachelor’s degree business programs.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $9,394 to cover tuition and fees at Metro State. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Metro State accumulate an average of $31,492 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Metro State. In 2019-2020 about 95% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #12, University of Minnesota - Duluth did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working on their bachelor’s degree.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UMN Duluth is $13,850. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $19,148. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UMN Duluth accumulate an average of $23,055 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UMN Duluth. In 2019-2020 about 93% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Winona State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #13 on the list.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Winona State is $10,184. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $16,684. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,110 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Winona State. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 43% took at least some of their classes online.
University of Minnesota - Crookston landed the #14 spot in the rankings for the best bachelor’s degree business programs.
UMN Crookston does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $12,514. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $30,462 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at UMN Crookston. In fact, around 54% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Minnesota State University - Mankato did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #15 on the list.
In-state students pay an average of $9,146 in tuition and fees if they attend Minnesota State Mankato full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $18,200. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Minnesota State Mankato accumulate an average of $24,437 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Minnesota State Mankato. In fact, around 47% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
St Catherine University landed the #16 spot in the rankings for the best bachelor’s degree business programs.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $35,532 to cover tuition and fees at St. Kate’s. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $33,685 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that St. Kate’s does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 98% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Augsburg University landed the #17 spot in the rankings for the best bachelor’s degree business programs.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $41,007 to cover tuition and fees at Augsburg. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,790 in student loans.
Augsburg does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 18% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
The College of Saint Scholastica landed the #18 spot in the rankings for the best bachelor’s degree business programs.
If you want to attend St. Scholastica, expect to pay an average of $39,410 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $30,536 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that St. Scholastica does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 27% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota ranked #19 on this year’s list.
SMU MN does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $39,410. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $29,703 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at SMU MN. In fact, around 66% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Saint Cloud State University ranked #20 on this year’s list.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at St. Cloud State University is $9,170. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $18,010. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $25,953 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at St. Cloud State University, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 39% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #21, Hamline University did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working on their bachelor’s degree.
If you want to attend Hamline, expect to pay an average of $46,221 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Hamline accumulate an average of $25,779 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at Hamline, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 87% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Concordia University, Saint Paul ranked #22 on this year’s list.
By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $30,777 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Concordia University, Saint Paul. During the 2019-2020 year, about 54% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
University of Northwestern - St Paul landed the #23 spot in the rankings for the best bachelor’s degree business programs.
The average tuition and fees at Northwestern is $34,180. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Northwestern accumulate an average of $26,832 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Northwestern. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 71% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Southwest Minnesota State University ranked #24 on this year’s list.
Southwest Minnesota State University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $9,482. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Southwest Minnesota State University accumulate an average of $25,598 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at Southwest Minnesota State University, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 20% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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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