2023 Best Business Schools in Minnesota
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Top Business Schools in Minnesota
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Our analysis found Dakota County Technical College to be the best school for business students in Minnesota.
Degree recipients from DCTC accumulate an average of $18,397 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, DCTC graduates make an average of $46,125 annually.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Anoka-Ramsey Community College is a great place for business students.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,645 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $43,464 during the early year of their career.
Out of the 38 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, Rasmussen University - Minnesota landed the # 3 spot on the list.
Degree recipients from Rasmussen University - Minnesota accumulate an average of $30,701 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $127. 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.
Out of the 38 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, University of St Thomas Minnesota landed the # 4 spot on the list.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,455 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $307.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 Minnesota State Community and Technical College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best business schools in Minnesota.
On average, students take out $19,353 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, M State graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $39,038 during the early year of their career.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the ranking.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,399 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $257. 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.
North Hennepin Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the ranking.
Degree recipients from North Hennepin Community College accumulate an average of $24,533 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, North Hennepin Community College graduates make an average of $42,370 annually.
Normandale Community College ranked #8 on this year’s list.
Degree recipients from Normandale Community College accumulate an average of $20,674 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Normandale Community College graduates make an average of $41,929 annually.
Bethel University Minnesota did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students. It came in at #9 on the list.
On average, students take out $31,006 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $356, assuming you 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.
Bemidji State University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the ranking.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,667 in student loans.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.
St Cloud Technical and Community College landed the #11 spot in the rankings for the best business programs.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,381 in student loans.After graduating from St Cloud Technical and Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $40,365 during the early years of their career.
Minnesota State University - Moorhead did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students. It came in at #12 on the 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.
With a ranking of #13, University of Minnesota - Duluth did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working.
Degree recipients from UMN Duluth accumulate an average of $23,164 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 $202 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from UMN Duluth, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $41,529 during the early years of their career.
Metropolitan State University landed the #14 spot in the rankings for the best business programs.
Degree recipients from Metro State accumulate an average of $31,302 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Metro State, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $47,827 during the early years of their career.
Winona State University landed the #15 spot in the rankings for the best business programs.
Degree recipients from Winona State accumulate an average of $26,110 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $176, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Winona State graduates make an average of $44,424 annually.
University of Minnesota - Crookston did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students. It came in at #16 on the list.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $30,462 in student loans. During the early years of their career, UMN Crookston graduates make an average of $51,681 annually.
Minnesota State University - Mankato did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students. It came in at #17 on the list.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,437 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $133 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Minnesota State Mankato graduates make an average of $46,060 annually.
With a ranking of #18, Century College did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working.
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.
Rochester Community and Technical College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the ranking.
Degree recipients from Rochester Community and Technical College accumulate an average of $22,298 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Rochester Community and Technical College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $41,604 during the early years of their career.
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Alexandria Technical & Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business 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 $15,948 in student loans. During the early years of their career, ATCC graduates make an average of $40,141 annually.
St Catherine University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students. It came in at #21 on the list.
On average, students take out $32,729 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $266. Once they receive their degree, St. Kate’s graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $53,926 during the early year of their career.
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the ranking.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $29,703 in student loans. During the early years of their career, SMU MN graduates make an average of $56,065 annually.
Augsburg University ranked #23 on this year’s list.
On average, students take out $26,790 in loans while pursuing 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.
Saint Cloud State University came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the ranking.
On average, students take out $25,873 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from St. Cloud State University, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $45,870 during the early years of their career.
Capella University came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the ranking.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $36,349 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Capella University graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $61,758 during the early year of their career.
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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