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2027 Best Educational Administration Schools in Minnesota

14 Colleges in the United States
1,165 Educational Administration Degrees Awarded
$67,794 Avg Early-Career Salary

Educational Administration is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 14 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best educational administration schools.

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Best Schools for Educational Administration in Minnesota

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall educational administration education in Minnesota.

Top Schools in Educational Administration

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No school ranked higher than The College Of Saint Scholastica this year for educational administration. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Duluth. About 70% of students finish within six years. The College Of Saint Scholastica awarded about 20 educational administration degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, educational administration degree recipients from The College Of Saint Scholastica generally make around $60,431. The College Of Saint Scholastica graduates carry a median of $26,755 in student loans. See the full educational administration program report for The College Of Saint Scholastica

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Concordia University Saint Paul is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in educational administration, ranking #2. Set in the city of Saint Paul, Concordia University Saint Paul is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 45% of students finish within six years. Concordia University Saint Paul awarded about 209 educational administration degrees in the most recent data year. Educational Administration graduates of Concordia University Saint Paul earn a median of $54,835 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $29,026 to complete this degree. See the full educational administration program report for Concordia University Saint Paul

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A rank of #3 makes Saint Marys University Of Minnesota one of the top schools for educational administration. Set in the town of Winona, Saint Marys University Of Minnesota is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. About 134 educational administration degrees were awarded at Saint Marys University Of Minnesota in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, educational administration degree recipients from Saint Marys University Of Minnesota generally make around $84,539. Typical student debt for the program is $27,081. Read more about the educational administration program at Saint Marys University Of Minnesota

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Hamline University
Saint Paul, MN

Students looking for a strong educational administration program will find one at Hamline University, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Saint Paul, Hamline University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 60%. There were roughly 47 educational administration students who graduated with this degree at Hamline University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the educational administration program make about $95,015 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,530. See the full educational administration program report for Hamline University

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Students looking for a strong educational administration program will find one at Minnesota State University Mankato, which ranked #5. Located in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State University Mankato is a large public university. About 54% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 98 educational administration students who graduated with this degree at Minnesota State University Mankato in the most recent data year. Educational Administration graduates of Minnesota State University Mankato earn a median of $74,018 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,260 to complete this degree. See the full educational administration program report for Minnesota State University Mankato

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Metropolitan State University ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best educational administration schools. Metropolitan State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Saint Paul. Metropolitan State University graduates 44% of students within six years. About 14 educational administration degrees were awarded at Metropolitan State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, educational administration degree recipients from Metropolitan State University generally make around $54,195. Typical student debt for the program is $30,822. Read more about the educational administration program at Metropolitan State University

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University Of Minnesota Twin Cities ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best educational administration schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Minneapolis. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities awarded about 54 educational administration degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their educational administration degree from University Of Minnesota Twin Cities earn around $82,742 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $18,980 to complete this degree. Get the full educational administration details for University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

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Bethel University Minnesota ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best educational administration schools. Bethel University Minnesota is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Paul. Bethel University Minnesota graduates 71% of students within six years. There were roughly 34 educational administration students who graduated with this degree at Bethel University Minnesota in the most recent data year. Students who receive their educational administration degree from Bethel University Minnesota earn around $94,291 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,639. Get the full educational administration details for Bethel University Minnesota

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Saint Cloud State University earned the #9 position for educational administration this year. Located in the city of Saint Cloud, Saint Cloud State University is a large public university. Saint Cloud State University graduates 39% of students within six years. About 117 educational administration degrees were awarded at Saint Cloud State University in the most recent year. Educational Administration graduates of Saint Cloud State University earn a median of $76,970 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,076 to complete this degree. Read more about the educational administration program at Saint Cloud State University

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Minnesota State University Moorhead came in at #10 for educational administration this year. Set in the suburb of Moorhead, Minnesota State University Moorhead is a moderately-sized public institution. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. Minnesota State University Moorhead awarded about 108 educational administration degrees in the most recent data year. Educational Administration graduates of Minnesota State University Moorhead earn a median of $71,658 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,447. Get the full educational administration details for Minnesota State University Moorhead

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University Of St Thomas Minnesota placed #11 among the best educational administration schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Saint Paul. Roughly 77% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 28 educational administration degrees were awarded at University Of St Thomas Minnesota in the most recent year. Graduates of the educational administration program make about $47,377 in their early career. University Of St Thomas Minnesota graduates carry a median of $23,923 in student loans. Get the full educational administration details for University Of St Thomas Minnesota

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Rasmussen College Minnesota earned the #12 position for educational administration this year. Located in the city of St. Cloud, Rasmussen College Minnesota is a large private for-profit university. About 90 educational administration degrees were awarded at Rasmussen College Minnesota in the most recent year. Students who receive their educational administration degree from Rasmussen College Minnesota earn around $37,480 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $35,697 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in educational administration from Rasmussen College Minnesota

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Capella University
Minneapolis, MN

Capella University placed #13 among the best educational administration schools. This very large private for-profit university is located in the city of Minneapolis. Capella University graduates 20% of students within six years. There were roughly 157 educational administration students who graduated with this degree at Capella University in the most recent data year. Educational Administration graduates of Capella University earn a median of $67,347 early in their careers. Capella University graduates carry a median of $35,998 in student loans. See the full educational administration program report for Capella University

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Walden University
Minneapolis, MN

Walden University landed the #14 spot for educational administration this year. Located in the city of Minneapolis, Walden University is a very large private for-profit university. About 55 educational administration degrees were awarded at Walden University in the most recent year. Graduates of the educational administration program make about $48,220 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $49,361 to complete this degree. Get the full educational administration details for Walden University

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 14 schools evaluated.

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