by our College Data Analytics TeamBest is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their best programs.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for best students pursuing a degree.
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If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the best degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is Ridgewater College, our #1 school for best. Set in the town of Willmar, Ridgewater College is a mid-sized public institution. About 42 best degrees were awarded at Ridgewater College in the most recent year. Best graduates of Ridgewater College earn a median of $37,141 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $14,171 to complete this degree. Get the full best details for Ridgewater College
A rank of #2 makes Dakota County Technical College one of the top schools for best. Dakota County Technical College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Rosemount. There were roughly 41 best students who graduated with this degree at Dakota County Technical College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the best program make about $36,866 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $18,255 to complete this degree. Get the full best details for Dakota County Technical College
Students looking for a strong best program will find one at Rochester Community And Technical College, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Rochester, Rochester Community And Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 19 best students who graduated with this degree at Rochester Community And Technical College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the best program make about $38,817 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,250 to complete this degree. Get the full best details for Rochester Community And Technical College
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 3 schools evaluated.
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