2026 Best Business Schools in Minnesota
Looking for the best Business degree programs in Minnesota? This list ranks 95 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Business Degree Central analyzed 76 schools to compile this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Business Degree Schools in Minnesota
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
Leading the list is Dakota County Technical College, our #1 Business school in Minnesota. Located in Rosemount, MN, Dakota County Technical College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,679 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $13,474 in student loans. Get the full Dakota County Technical College report
Out of the 76 schools in Minnesota in this year's ranking, Anoka Ramsey Community College landed the #2 spot. Based in Coon Rapids, MN, Anoka Ramsey Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,682. The median Business program debt is $22,593. Read the full report on Anoka Ramsey Community College
Out of the 76 schools in Minnesota in this year's ranking, Rasmussen College Minnesota landed the #3 spot. This private for-profit school is set in St. Cloud, MN. In-state tuition and fees average $12,199. The median Business program debt is $28,723. See the full Rasmussen College Minnesota profile
A rank of #4 makes University Of St Thomas Minnesota one of the top choices in Minnesota. Based in Saint Paul, MN, University Of St Thomas Minnesota is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 77% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $54,398. Typical Business student debt is $23,923. More on University Of St Thomas Minnesota
Out of the 76 schools in Minnesota in this year's ranking, Minnesota State Community And Technical College landed the #5 spot. Based in Fergus Falls, MN, Minnesota State Community And Technical College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,908 in tuition and fees. Typical Business student debt is $18,197. Read more about Minnesota State Community And Technical College
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities placed #6 among Business schools in Minnesota. Located in Minneapolis, MN, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. In-state tuition and fees average $17,214, while out-of-state students pay about $38,362. Graduates carry a median of $21,577 in student loans. Get the full University Of Minnesota Twin Cities report
North Hennepin Community College placed #7 among Business schools in Minnesota. Set in Brooklyn Park, MN, North Hennepin Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,061 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $21,241 in student loans. Read more about North Hennepin Community College
Normandale Community College did well this year, earning the #8 position. Located in Bloomington, MN, Normandale Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,329. The median Business program debt is $20,162. See the full Normandale Community College profile
Bethel University Minnesota placed #9 among Business schools in Minnesota. Set in Saint Paul, MN, Bethel University Minnesota is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 71% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $44,226. The median Business program debt is $25,639. Read more about Bethel University Minnesota
Bemidji State University came in at #10 in this year's ranking. Bemidji State University is a public school based in Bemidji, MN. The six-year graduation rate is 46%. In-state tuition and fees average $10,237. Graduates carry a median of $25,819 in student loans. Read the full report on Bemidji State University
St Cloud Technical And Community College placed #11 among Business schools in Minnesota. St Cloud Technical And Community College is a public school based in Saint Cloud, MN. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,124. Typical Business student debt is $16,734. More on St Cloud Technical And Community College
Minnesota State University Moorhead placed #12 among Business schools in Minnesota. Based in Moorhead, MN, Minnesota State University Moorhead is a public institution. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $10,428. Graduates carry a median of $24,447 in student loans. Get the full Minnesota State University Moorhead report
University Of Minnesota Duluth ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. Set in Duluth, MN, University Of Minnesota Duluth is a public institution. About 65% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,608, with out-of-state students paying around $20,134. Students borrow a median of $24,624 to complete their Business program here. Read more about University Of Minnesota Duluth
Metropolitan State University placed #14 among Business schools in Minnesota. Located in Saint Paul, MN, Metropolitan State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 44%. In-state tuition and fees average $9,840. Metropolitan State University Business students take on a median of $30,822 in debt. Get the full Metropolitan State University report
Winona State University did well this year, earning the #15 position. Located in Winona, MN, Winona State University is a public institution. Winona State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 56%. In-state tuition and fees average $10,576, with out-of-state students paying around $17,308. Typical Business student debt is $24,551. Read the full report on Winona State University
University Of Minnesota Crookston did well this year, earning the #16 position. Based in Crookston, MN, University Of Minnesota Crookston is a public institution. University Of Minnesota Crookston posts a six-year graduation rate of 50%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,288. Students borrow a median of $26,661 to complete their Business program here. Read more about University Of Minnesota Crookston
Minnesota State University Mankato did well this year, earning the #17 position. Located in Mankato, MN, Minnesota State University Mankato is a public institution. About 54% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $9,572 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $18,942. Students borrow a median of $25,260 to complete their Business program here. Read the full report on Minnesota State University Mankato
Century College placed #18 among Business schools in Minnesota. Located in White Bear Lake, MN, Century College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,214. Students borrow a median of $21,332 to complete their Business program here. See the full Century College profile
Rochester Community And Technical College placed #19 among Business schools in Minnesota. Located in Rochester, MN, Rochester Community And Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,389. Typical Business student debt is $20,291. Read more about Rochester Community And Technical College
Alexandria Technical And Community College did well this year, earning the #20 position. Located in Alexandria, MN, Alexandria Technical And Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,236 in tuition and fees. Typical Business student debt is $14,054. See the full Alexandria Technical And Community College profile
St Catherine University ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. Located in Saint Paul, MN, St Catherine University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 61% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $38,428. The median Business program debt is $29,883. Read the full report on St Catherine University
Saint Marys University Of Minnesota came in at #22 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Winona, MN. Roughly 66% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $45,080. Typical Business student debt is $27,081. Get the full Saint Marys University Of Minnesota report
Augsburg College ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Minneapolis, MN. Augsburg College graduates 52% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $45,452. Typical Business student debt is $26,319. More on Augsburg College
Saint Cloud State University ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. Based in Saint Cloud, MN, Saint Cloud State University is a public institution. Roughly 39% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,245. The median Business program debt is $25,076. More on Saint Cloud State University
Capella University came in at #25 in this year's ranking. Set in Minneapolis, MN, Capella University is a private for-profit institution. About 20% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $14,400. Students borrow a median of $35,998 to complete their Business program here. Read the full report on Capella University
Rest of the Top 50 Best Business Degree Schools in Minnesota
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
Hamline University did well this year, earning the #26 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Saint Paul, MN. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $50,004. Graduates carry a median of $25,530 in student loans. See the full Hamline University profile
The College Of Saint Scholastica came in at #27 in this year's ranking. The College Of Saint Scholastica is a private not-for-profit school based in Duluth, MN. The College Of Saint Scholastica posts a six-year graduation rate of 70%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $41,778. Typical Business student debt is $26,755. More on The College Of Saint Scholastica
Saint Paul College A Community And Technical College landed the #28 spot in Minnesota this year. Located in Saint Paul, MN, Saint Paul College A Community And Technical College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,326. Students borrow a median of $17,650 to complete their Business program here. See the full Saint Paul College A Community And Technical College profile
Minnesota State College Southeast Technical did well this year, earning the #29 position. Located in Winona, MN, Minnesota State College Southeast Technical is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,432. Graduates carry a median of $22,522 in student loans. Read the full report on Minnesota State College Southeast Technical
Concordia University Saint Paul ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. Located in Saint Paul, MN, Concordia University Saint Paul is a private not-for-profit institution. Concordia University Saint Paul posts a six-year graduation rate of 45%. In-state tuition and fees average $25,600. Typical Business student debt is $29,026. Get the full Concordia University Saint Paul report
South Central College placed #31 among Business schools in Minnesota. This public school is set in North Mankato, MN. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,146. The median Business program debt is $13,139. More on South Central College
Northwestern College Minnesota came in at #32 in this year's ranking. Based in Saint Paul, MN, Northwestern College Minnesota is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $37,920 in tuition and fees. Typical Business student debt is $23,505. Get the full Northwestern College Minnesota report
Southwest Minnesota State University did well this year, earning the #33 position. Southwest Minnesota State University is a public school based in Marshall, MN. The six-year graduation rate is 44%. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,361. Students borrow a median of $27,016 to complete their Business program here. Read more about Southwest Minnesota State University
Minnesota West Community And Technical College came in at #34 in this year's ranking. 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. The median Business program debt is $13,946. Get the full Minnesota West Community And Technical College report
Lake Superior College did well this year, earning the #35 position. Based in Duluth, MN, Lake Superior College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,785. Students borrow a median of $17,156 to complete their Business program here. See the full Lake Superior College profile
Minneapolis Community And Technical College landed the #36 spot in Minnesota this year. This public school is set in Minneapolis, MN. Students from in state pay about $6,161 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $24,036 to complete their Business program here. More on Minneapolis Community And Technical College
Walden University came in at #37 in this year's ranking. Walden University is a private for-profit school based in Minneapolis, MN. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,067. Graduates carry a median of $49,361 in student loans. Read the full report on Walden University
Crown College ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Saint Bonifacius, MN. Crown College graduates 44% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $31,410. Graduates carry a median of $29,537 in student loans. Read the full report on Crown College
Summit Academy Opportunities Industrialization Center came in at #39 in this year's ranking. Get the full Summit Academy Opportunities Industrialization Center report
Northland Community And Technical College landed the #40 spot in Minnesota this year. Read the full report on Northland Community And Technical College
Herzing University Minneapolis did well this year, earning the #41 position. Read the full report on Herzing University Minneapolis
Empire Beauty School Spring Lake Park ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. Get the full Empire Beauty School Spring Lake Park report
Ridgewater College came in at #43 in this year's ranking. Read more about Ridgewater College
Northwestern Health Sciences University came in at #44 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Northwestern Health Sciences University
Academy College
Academy College placed #45 among Business schools in Minnesota. Read the full report on Academy College
Leech Lake Tribal College came in at #46 in this year's ranking. See the full Leech Lake Tribal College profile
Riverland Community College landed the #47 spot in Minnesota this year. More on Riverland Community College
Saint Johns University came in at #48 in this year's ranking. Read more about Saint Johns University
Diverse Media Institute ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. See the full Diverse Media Institute profile
Hennepin Technical College came in at #50 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Hennepin Technical College
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Business Degree Central (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs 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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