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by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 13 schools in Minnesota to determine which ones were the best for general education students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 1,851 degrees in general education to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
The education program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for General Education rankings. We derive our Best Overall General Education School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best General Education Schools in Minnesota ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.
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If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the education degrees they offer, see the list below.
Any student pursuing a degree in general education needs to look into Hamline University. Hamline is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Saint Paul. A Best Colleges rank of #365 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Hamline is a great university overall.
There were roughly 48 general education students who graduated with this degree at Hamline in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the general education major at Hamline University make $9,669 more than the typical graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.
More information about a degree in general education from Hamline University
St Olaf College is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in general education. Located in the town of Northfield, St. Olaf is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #190 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means St. Olaf is a great college overall.
There were approximately 7 general education students who graduated with this degree at St. Olaf in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general education from St Olaf College
It's hard to beat Gustavus Adolphus College if you want to pursue a degree in general education. Gustavus Adolphus is a small private not-for-profit college located in the town of Saint Peter. This college ranks 29th out of 52 schools for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.
There were approximately 31 general education students who graduated with this degree at Gustavus Adolphus in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general education from Gustavus Adolphus College
Winona State University is a good decision for students pursuing a degree in general education. Located in the town of Winona, Winona State is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 17th out of 52 schools for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.
There were approximately 27 general education students who graduated with this degree at Winona State in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general education from Winona State University
SMU MN is a small private not-for-profit university located in the town of Winona. This university ranks 23rd out of 52 schools for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.
There were approximately 169 general education students who graduated with this degree at SMU MN in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the general education degree program at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota earn $2,855 more than the typical college graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.
More information about a degree in general education from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
Concordia College Moorhead is a small private not-for-profit college located in the suburb of Moorhead. This college ranks 20th out of 52 colleges for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.
There were roughly 6 general education students who graduated with this degree at Concordia College Moorhead in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general education from Concordia College at Moorhead
Located in the small city of Duluth, UMN Duluth is a public university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #328 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UMN Duluth is a great university overall.
There were roughly 6 general education students who graduated with this degree at UMN Duluth in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the education program make about $42,387 in their early career salary.
More information about a degree in general education from University of Minnesota - Duluth
Bethel University Minnesota is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Saint Paul. A Best Colleges rank of #391 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Bethel University Minnesota is a great university overall.
There were approximately 15 general education students who graduated with this degree at Bethel University Minnesota in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the education program earn an average of $51,385 in the first couple years of working.
More information about a degree in general education from Bethel University Minnesota
MLC is a fairly small private not-for-profit college located in the distant town of New Ulm.
There were approximately 14 general education students who graduated with this degree at MLC in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general education from Martin Luther CollegeExplore all the Best General Education Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 283 | 475 |
| Kansas | 266 | 373 |
| Iowa | 264 | 225 |
| Nebraska | 238 | 59 |
| North Dakota | 210 | 24 |
| South Dakota | 204 | 88 |
One of 14 majors within the Education area of study, General Education has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Education | 1,851 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 2,538 |
| Educational Administration | 1,188 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 1,184 |
| Special Education | 836 |
| Student Counseling | 557 |
| Other Education | 347 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 327 |
| Instructional Media Design | 212 |
| Teaching English or French | 201 |
| Teaching Assistants | 75 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
