2026 Best Value Business Schools in Minnesota
Looking for the best-value Business degree programs in Minnesota? This list ranks 95 colleges by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
To help you make your decision, Business Degree Central analyzed 38 schools to compile this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Best-Value Business Degree Schools in Minnesota
Explore the best-value schools below:
Anoka Ramsey Community College earned the #1 spot in this year's best-value ranking in Minnesota. 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. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $48,342. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Anoka Ramsey Community College
Out of the 38 schools in Minnesota in this year's value ranking, North Hennepin Community College landed the #2 spot. 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. Graduates go on to earn a median of $51,142 ten years after entry. Set against $21,241 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about North Hennepin Community College
Out of the 38 schools in Minnesota in this year's value ranking, Dakota County Technical College landed the #3 spot. 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. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $51,938. That is a strong return on a $13,474 median debt. Get the full Dakota County Technical College report
A rank of #4 makes Minnesota State Community And Technical College one of the best values in Minnesota. 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. Minnesota State Community And Technical College alumni report median earnings of $45,591 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $18,197 median debt. Read more about Minnesota State Community And Technical College
A rank of #5 makes Normandale Community College one of the best values in Minnesota. 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. Normandale Community College alumni report median earnings of $50,207 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $20,162 median debt. See the full Normandale Community College profile
Rochester Community And Technical College placed #6 among the best-value 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. Rochester Community And Technical College alumni report median earnings of $45,287 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $20,291 median debt. Read more about Rochester Community And Technical College
St Cloud Technical And Community College placed #7 among the best-value 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. Graduates go on to earn a median of $46,874 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $16,734 median debt. More on St Cloud Technical And Community College
Century College placed #8 among the best-value 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. Century College alumni report median earnings of $46,424 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $21,332 median debt. See the full Century College profile
Alexandria Technical And Community College landed the #9 spot for value in Minnesota this year. 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. Alexandria Technical And Community College alumni report median earnings of $49,393 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Alexandria Technical And Community College profile
Saint Paul College A Community And Technical College came in at #10 in this year's value ranking. 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. Graduates go on to earn a median of $38,399 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Saint Paul College A Community And Technical College profile
South Central College offered strong value this year, earning the #11 position. 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. South Central College alumni report median earnings of $45,068 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $13,139 median debt. More on South Central College
Minnesota State College Southeast Technical came in at #12 in this year's value ranking. 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. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $43,613. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Minnesota State College Southeast Technical
Lake Superior College came in at #13 in this year's value ranking. 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. Lake Superior College alumni report median earnings of $46,449 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $17,156 median debt. See the full Lake Superior College profile
Minnesota West Community And Technical College ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best-value Business schools. 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. Minnesota West Community And Technical College alumni report median earnings of $45,285 a decade after entry. Set against $13,946 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Minnesota West Community And Technical College report
Minneapolis Community And Technical College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best-value Business schools. 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. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $40,086. Set against $24,036 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. More on Minneapolis Community And Technical College
Minnesota State University Mankato offered strong value this year, earning the #16 position. Located in Mankato, MN, Minnesota State University Mankato is a public institution. 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. Graduates go on to earn a median of $56,922 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 88%. Read the full report on Minnesota State University Mankato
Bemidji State University offered strong value this year, earning the #17 position. Bemidji State University is a public school based in Bemidji, MN. In-state tuition and fees average $10,237. Graduates carry a median of $25,819 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $53,755. Set against $25,819 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Bemidji State University has an acceptance rate of 56%. Read the full report on Bemidji State University
Minnesota State University Moorhead placed #18 among the best-value Business schools in Minnesota. Based in Moorhead, MN, Minnesota State University Moorhead is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,428. Graduates carry a median of $24,447 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $50,527 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Minnesota State University Moorhead admits about 59% of applicants. Get the full Minnesota State University Moorhead report
Metropolitan State University placed #19 among the best-value Business schools in Minnesota. Located in Saint Paul, MN, Metropolitan State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,840. Metropolitan State University Business students take on a median of $30,822 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $64,705 ten years after entry. Set against $30,822 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 99% of applicants are accepted. Get the full Metropolitan State University report
Rasmussen College Minnesota offered strong value this year, earning the #20 position. 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. Graduates go on to earn a median of $39,080 ten years after entry. Set against $28,723 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Rasmussen College Minnesota profile
Winona State University offered strong value this year, earning the #21 position. Located in Winona, MN, Winona State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,576, with out-of-state students paying around $17,308. Typical Business student debt is $24,551. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $58,532. Set against $24,551 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 76%. Read the full report on Winona State University
Saint Cloud State University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best-value Business schools. Based in Saint Cloud, MN, Saint Cloud State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,245. The median Business program debt is $25,076. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $55,813. That is a strong return on a $25,076 median debt. About 95% of those who apply are admitted. More on Saint Cloud State University
Southwest Minnesota State University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best-value Business schools. Southwest Minnesota State University is a public school based in Marshall, MN. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,361. Students borrow a median of $27,016 to complete their Business program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $51,342. Set against $27,016 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 62%. Read more about Southwest Minnesota State University
University Of Minnesota Crookston came in at #24 in this year's value ranking. Based in Crookston, MN, University Of Minnesota Crookston is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,288. Students borrow a median of $26,661 to complete their Business program here. University Of Minnesota Crookston alumni report median earnings of $58,056 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $26,661 median debt. The acceptance rate is 88%. Read more about University Of Minnesota Crookston
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities placed #25 among the best-value Business schools in Minnesota. Located in Minneapolis, MN, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a public institution. 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. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $69,020. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted. Get the full University Of Minnesota Twin Cities report
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Business Degree Schools in Minnesota
These schools also delivered strong value this year:
University Of Minnesota Duluth landed the #26 spot for value in Minnesota this year. Set in Duluth, MN, University Of Minnesota Duluth is a public institution. 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. Median earnings reach $62,616 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 89% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about University Of Minnesota Duluth
Saint Marys University Of Minnesota came in at #27 in this year's value ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Winona, MN. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $45,080. Typical Business student debt is $27,081. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $58,170. That is a strong return on a $27,081 median debt. Roughly 93% of applicants are accepted. Get the full Saint Marys University Of Minnesota report
Walden University landed the #28 spot for value in Minnesota this year. 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. Median earnings reach $42,810 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Walden University
Capella University ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best-value Business schools. Set in Minneapolis, MN, Capella University is a private for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $14,400. Students borrow a median of $35,998 to complete their Business program here. Median earnings reach $42,189 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Capella University
Concordia University Saint Paul ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best-value Business schools. Located in Saint Paul, MN, Concordia University Saint Paul is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $25,600. Typical Business student debt is $29,026. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $59,871. Set against $29,026 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Concordia University Saint Paul admits about 79% of applicants. Get the full Concordia University Saint Paul report
Hamline University ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best-value Business schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Saint Paul, MN. In-state tuition and fees average $50,004. Graduates carry a median of $25,530 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $61,106. That is a strong return on a $25,530 median debt. The acceptance rate is 88%. See the full Hamline University profile
Bethel University Minnesota offered strong value this year, earning the #32 position. Set in Saint Paul, MN, Bethel University Minnesota is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $44,226. The median Business program debt is $25,639. Median earnings reach $63,764 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Bethel University Minnesota admits about 88% of applicants. Read more about Bethel University Minnesota
Northwestern College Minnesota ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best-value Business schools. Based in Saint Paul, MN, Northwestern College Minnesota is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $37,920 in tuition and fees. Typical Business student debt is $23,505. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $50,755. Set against $23,505 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 94% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full Northwestern College Minnesota report
University Of St Thomas Minnesota placed #34 among the best-value Business schools in Minnesota. Based in Saint Paul, MN, University Of St Thomas Minnesota is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $54,398. Typical Business student debt is $23,923. Median earnings reach $73,739 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $23,923 median debt. University Of St Thomas Minnesota has an acceptance rate of 85%. More on University Of St Thomas Minnesota
Augsburg College landed the #35 spot for value in Minnesota this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Minneapolis, MN. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $45,452. Typical Business student debt is $26,319. Median earnings reach $58,829 ten years out. Set against $26,319 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 82% of those who apply are admitted. More on Augsburg College
The College Of Saint Scholastica came in at #36 in this year's value ranking. The College Of Saint Scholastica is a private not-for-profit school based in Duluth, MN. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $41,778. Typical Business student debt is $26,755. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $65,934. That is a strong return on a $26,755 median debt. The acceptance rate is 93%. More on The College Of Saint Scholastica
St Catherine University landed the #37 spot for value in Minnesota this year. Located in Saint Paul, MN, St Catherine University is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $38,428. The median Business program debt is $29,883. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $59,282. That is a strong return on a $29,883 median debt. St Catherine University admits about 92% of applicants. Read the full report on St Catherine University
Crown College ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best-value Business schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Saint Bonifacius, MN. In-state tuition and fees average $31,410. Graduates carry a median of $29,537 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $48,057. That is a strong return on a $29,537 median debt. Roughly 23% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on Crown College
Hibbing Community College A Technical And Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #39 position. Read more about Hibbing Community College A Technical And Community College
Townsend Barber Institute ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best-value Business schools. Get the full Townsend Barber Institute report
Northwest Technical College ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best-value Business schools. Read the full report on Northwest Technical College
Empire Beauty School Bloomington placed #42 among the best-value Business schools in Minnesota. Read the full report on Empire Beauty School Bloomington
Gustavus Adolphus College came in at #43 in this year's value ranking. More on Gustavus Adolphus College
Crescent Training Dba Crescent Career Center landed the #44 spot for value in Minnesota this year. Read more about Crescent Training Dba Crescent Career Center
Diverse Media Institute ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best-value Business schools. See the full Diverse Media Institute profile
Pci Academy Plymouth landed the #46 spot for value in Minnesota this year. More on Pci Academy Plymouth
Mayo Medical School came in at #47 in this year's value ranking. More on Mayo Medical School
Carleton College
Carleton College ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best-value Business schools. See the full Carleton College profile
Fond Du Lac Tribal And Community College came in at #49 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Fond Du Lac Tribal And Community College report
Bethany Global University ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best-value Business schools. See the full Bethany Global University profile
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Business Degree Central (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment — drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Best Colleges For Money · Scope: State · 38 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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