2023 Most Popular Business Bachelor's Degree Schools in Minnesota
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which business program is right 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. Also there are many trade schools and bootcamps that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Business Degree Central has developed this Most Popular Business Bachelor's Degree Schools in Minnesota ranking. Our analysis looked at 38 schools in Minnesota to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for business students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Most Popular Business Bachelor's Degree Schools in Minnesota
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Our analysis found University of Minnesota - Twin Cities to be the most popular school for business students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Minnesota. Minneapolis, Minnesota is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 1,530 students in 2020-2021.
Students from Minnesota who attend UMN Twin Cities full time pay an average of $15,254 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $33,818. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,575 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 46% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UMN Twin Cities does offer online classes for certain majors. 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.
Out of the 38 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, Capella University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the large private for-profit school awarded 994 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $36,933 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.
Capella University is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
You’ll be in good company if you attend University of St Thomas Minnesota. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Business Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Minnesota list. Located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 613 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
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. Of those students who received their degree, 39% were women.
UST MN 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. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 95% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Metropolitan State University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular business schools in Minnesota. Metro State is a public institution located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 562 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend Metro State, expect to pay an average of $9,394 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $31,492 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 55% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Metro State. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 95% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Minnesota State University - Mankato. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Business Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Minnesota list. Located in Mankato, Minnesota, the fairly large public school handed out 551 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $9,146 in tuition and fees if they attend Minnesota State Mankato full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $18,200. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,437 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 39% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Minnesota State Mankato does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 47% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
University of Minnesota - Duluth ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Business Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Minnesota list. This medium-sized public school is located in Duluth, Minnesota, and it awarded 480 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $13,850 in tuition and fees if they attend UMN Duluth full time. Out-of-state students 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. Of those students who received their degree, 34% were women.
Online courses are available at UMN Duluth, 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 93% took at least some of their classes online.
Winona State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Minnesota ranking. Winona State is a medium-sized public school situated in Winona, Minnesota. It awarded 335 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Minnesota who attend Winona State full time pay an average of $10,184 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $16,684. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,110 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 45% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Winona State does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 43% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #8, Saint Cloud State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their bachelor’s degree. This fairly large public school is located in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, and it awarded 332 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Minnesota who attend St. Cloud State University full time pay an average of $9,170 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $18,010. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,953 in student loans. Around 44% of those degree recipients were women.
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. In 2019-2020 about 39% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Concordia University, Saint Paul landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree business programs. Concordia University, Saint Paul is a private not-for-profit institution located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 266 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $30,777 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 56% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Concordia University, Saint Paul does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 54% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Bemidji State University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree business programs. This small public school is located in Bemidji, Minnesota, and it awarded 247 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
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. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Bemidji State University accumulate an average of $26,810 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 47% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Bemidji State University. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 48% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Minnesota State University - Moorhead landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree business programs. Located in Moorhead, Minnesota, the medium-sized public school awarded 234 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $9,468 in tuition and fees if they attend MSU Moorhead full time. 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. Around 46% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at MSU Moorhead. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 55% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
University of Minnesota - Crookston came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Minnesota ranking. UMN Crookston is a small public school situated in Crookston, Minnesota. It awarded 218 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend UMN Crookston, expect to pay an average of $12,514 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 $30,462 in student loans. Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UMN Crookston does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 54% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Bethel University Minnesota did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #14 on the list. Saint Paul, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 163 students in 2020-2021.
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. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Bethel University Minnesota accumulate an average of $31,006 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 45% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Bethel University Minnesota. During the 2019-2020 year, about 68% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Saint Johns University landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree business programs. SJU is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Collegeville, Minnesota. It awarded 144 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $49,842 to cover tuition and fees at SJU. The school does not offer an in-state discount.
Augsburg University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Minnesota ranking. Minneapolis, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 144 students in 2020-2021.
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. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Augsburg accumulate an average of $26,790 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 34% were women.
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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 18% took at least some of their classes online.
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree business programs. Located in Winona, Minnesota, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 143 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend SMU MN, expect to pay an average of $39,410 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $29,703 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.
Online courses are available at SMU MN, 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 66% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
University of Northwestern - St Paul came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Minnesota ranking. Northwestern is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It awarded 96 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
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. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,832 in student loans. Around 41% of those degree recipients were women.
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.
The College of Saint Scholastica landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree business programs. St. Scholastica is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Duluth, Minnesota. It awarded 92 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
St. Scholastica 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 $30,536 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 40% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at St. Scholastica. In fact, around 27% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
St Olaf College landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree business programs. St. Olaf is a private not-for-profit institution located in Northfield, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 90 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 44% were women.
St. Olaf does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 92% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #21, Concordia College at Moorhead did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their bachelor’s degree. Concordia College Moorhead is a private not-for-profit institution located in Moorhead, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 85 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at Concordia College Moorhead is $28,016. 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 Concordia College Moorhead accumulate an average of $22,901 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 38% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Concordia College Moorhead. During the 2019-2020 year, about 51% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
St Catherine University ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Business Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Minnesota list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and it awarded 84 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
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. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $33,685 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 99% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at St. Kate’s. During the 2019-2020 year, about 98% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Hamline University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Minnesota ranking. Saint Paul, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 84 students in 2020-2021.
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. Around 38% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Hamline does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 87% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Southwest Minnesota State University ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Business Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Minnesota list. This medium-sized public school is located in Marshall, Minnesota, and it awarded 82 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend Southwest Minnesota State University, expect to pay an average of $9,482 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could 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. Of those students who received their degree, 54% were women.
Southwest Minnesota State University does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 20% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Gustavus Adolphus College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #25 on the list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Saint Peter, Minnesota, and it awarded 62 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
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. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,571 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 39% of those degree recipients were women.
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*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- 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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