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2022 Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Master’s in Minnesota

20 Ranked Colleges
2,854 Degrees Awarded
$14,200 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Master's in Minnesota

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Master’s in Minnesota” ranking - to help you make that decision.

Business Administration & Management is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 2nd of all the majors we analyze. In 2019-2020, 404,734 degrees were awarded to students with this major. In 2017-2018, business administration and management graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $46,740 and had an average of $29,113 in loans still to pay off.

Across Minnesota, there were 7,212 business administration and management graduates with average earnings and debt of $45,933 and $29,890 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 2,854 business administration and management graduates with average earnings and debt of $55,396 and $40,953 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Master’s in Minnesota” ranking analyzed 20 colleges that offered a degree in business administration and management. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent business administration and management programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the business administration and management program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

One Size Does Not Fit All

The business administration school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we’ve developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of “Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Master’s in Minnesota”.

You can create your own custom comparison that focuses on the factors most important to you using our tool, College Combat. When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don’t forget it.

Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Master’s in Minnesota

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Master’s in Minnesota.

Top 20 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Business Administration & Management in Minnesota

#1

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Master’s in Minnesota list. University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 417 masters’s business administration degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UMN Twin Cities, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Business Administration & Management Master’s Degree Schools in Minnesota” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMN Twin Cities are $28,845, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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Out of the 20 schools in the Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Master’s in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota landed the #2 spot on the list. Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is located in Winona, Minnesota and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 266 masters’s business administration degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our minnesota master’s degree business administration students list, SMU MN has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Business Administration & Management Master’s Degree Schools in Minnesota” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota are $10,260.

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#3

Capella University

Minneapolis, Minnesota

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Capella University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Master’s in Minnesota. Minneapolis, Minnesota is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out masters’s business administration degrees to 707 students in 2019-2020.

Capella University also made our “Best Business Administration & Management Master’s Degree Schools in Minnesota” list, coming in at #4. Average graduate tuition and fees at Capella University are $14,767, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Capella University Business Administration & Management Report

#4

Hamline University

Saint Paul, Minnesota

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Hamline University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Master’s in Minnesota. Hamline is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 96 masters’s business administration degrees to qualified students.

Hamline did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Business Administration & Management Master’s Degree Schools in Minnesota” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Hamline University are $11,577, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Minnesota State University - Mankato. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Master’s in Minnesota list. This fairly large school is located in Mankato, Minnesota, and it awarded 17 masters’s business administration degrees in 2019-2020.

Minnesota State Mankato not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Business Administration & Management Master’s Degree Schools in Minnesota” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Minnesota State University - Mankato are $8,788, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#6

Walden University

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Walden University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Master’s in Minnesota ranking. This large school is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and it awarded 499 masters’s business administration degrees in 2019-2020.

Walden University also made our “Best Business Administration & Management Master’s Degree Schools in Minnesota” list, coming in at #8. Average graduate tuition and fees at Walden University are $10,716, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7

Winona State University

Winona, Minnesota

With a ranking of #7, Winona State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Master’s in Minnesota list. Winona State is a medium-sized public school situated in Winona, Minnesota. It awarded 33 masters’s business administration degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Winona State, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Business Administration & Management Master’s Degree Schools in Minnesota” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Winona State are $12,378, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8

Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud, Minnesota

Saint Cloud State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Master’s in Minnesota ranking. Located in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, this fairly large public school awarded 64 degrees to qualified masters’s business administration students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at St. Cloud State University, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Business Administration & Management Master’s Degree Schools in Minnesota” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Saint Cloud State University are $12,904, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

Bethel University Minnesota

Saint Paul, Minnesota

With a ranking of #9, Bethel University Minnesota did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Master’s in Minnesota list. Bethel University Minnesota is a private not-for-profit institution located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 49 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Bethel University Minnesota did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Business Administration & Management Master’s Degree Schools in Minnesota” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Bethel University Minnesota are $11,700, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

Augsburg University

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Augsburg University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Master’s in Minnesota ranking. Augsburg is a private not-for-profit institution located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 99 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Augsburg also made our “Best Business Administration & Management Master’s Degree Schools in Minnesota” list, coming in at #7. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Augsburg University are $13,165.

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#11

Metropolitan State University

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Metropolitan State University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Master’s in Minnesota ranking. Located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, this medium-sized public school handed out 65 diplomas to qualified masters’s business administration students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our minnesota master’s degree business administration students list, Metro State has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best Business Administration & Management Master’s Degree Schools in Minnesota” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Metro State are $17,552.

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#12

Concordia University, Saint Paul

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Concordia University, Saint Paul did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Master’s in Minnesota ranking, coming in at #12. Located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 102 degrees to qualified masters’s business administration students in 2019-2020.

Concordia University, Saint Paul did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #17 on our “Best Business Administration & Management Master’s Degree Schools in Minnesota” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Concordia University, Saint Paul are $8,550, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13

University of Northwestern - St Paul

Saint Paul, Minnesota

University of Northwestern - St Paul ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Master’s in Minnesota list. University of Northwestern - St Paul is a small school located in Saint Paul, Minnesota that handed out 38 masters’s business administration degrees in 2019-2020.

Northwestern not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best Business Administration & Management Master’s Degree Schools in Minnesota” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Northwestern are $8,982.

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#14

University of St Thomas Minnesota

Saint Paul, Minnesota

University of St Thomas Minnesota came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Master’s in Minnesota ranking. University of St Thomas Minnesota is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 202 masters’s business administration degrees to qualified students.

UST MN also made our “Best Business Administration & Management Master’s Degree Schools in Minnesota” list, coming in at #2. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of St Thomas Minnesota are $24,814, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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Southwest Minnesota State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Master’s in Minnesota ranking, coming in at #15. Marshall, Minnesota is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s business administration degrees to 71 students in 2019-2020.

Southwest Minnesota State University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #19 on our “Best Business Administration & Management Master’s Degree Schools in Minnesota” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Southwest Minnesota State University are $8,526, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#16

Crown College

Saint Bonifacius, Minnesota

With a ranking of #16, Crown College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Master’s in Minnesota list. Located in Saint Bonifacius, Minnesota, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 18 diplomas to qualified masters’s business administration students in 2019-2020.

Crown also made our “Best Business Administration & Management Master’s Degree Schools in Minnesota” list, coming in at #16. Average graduate tuition and fees at Crown College are $10,270, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#17

North Central University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
#18 in overall quality

North Central University landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Master’s in Minnesota ranking. This small school is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and it awarded 19 masters’s business administration degrees in 2019-2020.

North Central University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #18 on our “Best Business Administration & Management Master’s Degree Schools in Minnesota” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at North Central University are $10,600, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#18

Bemidji State University

Bemidji, Minnesota

With a ranking of #18, Bemidji State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Master’s in Minnesota list. Bemidji State University is a small school located in Bemidji, Minnesota that handed out 14 masters’s business administration degrees in 2019-2020.

Bemidji State University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #20 on our “Best Business Administration & Management Master’s Degree Schools in Minnesota” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Bemidji State University are $9,112, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9 in overall quality

University of Minnesota - Duluth came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Master’s in Minnesota ranking. Duluth, Minnesota is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s business administration degrees to 17 students in 2019-2020.

UMN Duluth not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Business Administration & Management Master’s Degree Schools in Minnesota” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Minnesota - Duluth are $28,606, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#20

St Catherine University

Saint Paul, Minnesota

St Catherine University ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Master’s in Minnesota list. This small school is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and it awarded 45 masters’s business administration degrees in 2019-2020.

St. Kate’s also made our “Best Business Administration & Management Master’s Degree Schools in Minnesota” list, coming in at #11. Average graduate tuition and fees at St Catherine University are $17,400, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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Notes and References

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%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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