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2027 Best General Education Schools in Minnesota

12 Colleges in the United States
1,126 General Education Degrees Awarded
$53,539 Avg Early-Career Salary

General Education degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 12 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best general education schools.

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Best Schools for General Education in Minnesota

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 general education degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in General Education

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No school ranked higher than Saint Marys University Of Minnesota this year for general education. 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 177 general education degrees were awarded at Saint Marys University Of Minnesota in the most recent year. Students who receive their general education degree from Saint Marys University Of Minnesota earn around $59,959 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,081. More information about a degree in general education from Saint Marys University Of Minnesota

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A rank of #2 makes Gustavus Adolphus College one of the top schools for general education. Gustavus Adolphus College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Saint Peter. The six-year graduation rate is 77%. There were roughly 22 general education students who graduated with this degree at Gustavus Adolphus College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general education degree recipients from Gustavus Adolphus College generally make around $44,396. Students borrow a median of $26,197 to complete this degree. Read more about the general education program at Gustavus Adolphus College

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A rank of #3 makes Martin Luther College one of the top schools for general education. Martin Luther College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of New Ulm. Martin Luther College graduates 72% of students within six years. Martin Luther College awarded about 13 general education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general education program make about $31,016 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $20,224 to complete this degree. See the full general education program report for Martin Luther College

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Hamline University
Saint Paul, MN

Hamline University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in general education, ranking #4. Set in the city of Saint Paul, Hamline University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 60% of students finish within six years. Hamline University awarded about 47 general education degrees in the most recent data year. General Education graduates of Hamline University earn a median of $52,452 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general education from Hamline University

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Bethel University Minnesota is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in general education, ranking #5. Bethel University Minnesota is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Paul. The six-year graduation rate is 71%. Bethel University Minnesota awarded about 16 general education degrees in the most recent data year. General Education graduates of Bethel University Minnesota earn a median of $57,694 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,639. Get the full general education details for Bethel University Minnesota

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Winona State University ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best general education schools. Winona State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Winona. The six-year graduation rate is 56%. There were roughly 15 general education students who graduated with this degree at Winona State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general education degree from Winona State University earn around $52,019 in the first couple years of their career. Winona State University graduates carry a median of $24,551 in student loans. See the full general education program report for Winona State University

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Minnesota State University Mankato came in at #7 for general education this year. Minnesota State University Mankato is a large public school located in the city of Mankato. Minnesota State University Mankato graduates 54% of students within six years. About 19 general education degrees were awarded at Minnesota State University Mankato in the most recent year. General Education graduates of Minnesota State University Mankato earn a median of $51,118 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,260. See the full general education program report for Minnesota State University Mankato

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Capella University
Minneapolis, MN

Capella University earned the #8 position for general education this year. This very large private for-profit university is located in the city of Minneapolis. The six-year graduation rate is 20%. There were roughly 58 general education students who graduated with this degree at Capella University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general education degree recipients from Capella University generally make around $74,309. Students borrow a median of $35,998 to complete this degree. See the full general education program report for Capella University

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Bemidji State University came in at #9 for general education this year. Bemidji State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Bemidji. The six-year graduation rate is 46%. There were roughly 11 general education students who graduated with this degree at Bemidji State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general education degree from Bemidji State University earn around $48,984 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,819. See the full general education program report for Bemidji State University

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Walden University
Minneapolis, MN

Walden University ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best general education schools. Walden University is a very large private for-profit school located in the city of Minneapolis. Walden University awarded about 632 general education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general education program make about $70,272 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $49,361. Get the full general education details for Walden University

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Hibbing Community College A Technical And Community College ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best general education schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Hibbing. About 11 general education degrees were awarded at Hibbing Community College A Technical And Community College in the most recent year. General Education graduates of Hibbing Community College A Technical And Community College earn a median of $44,387 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $17,029 to complete this degree. Read more about the general education program at Hibbing Community College A Technical And Community College

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Southwest Minnesota State University placed #12 among the best general education schools. Southwest Minnesota State University is a large public school located in the town of Marshall. Southwest Minnesota State University graduates 44% of students within six years. About 105 general education degrees were awarded at Southwest Minnesota State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the general education program make about $55,867 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,016 to complete this degree. Get the full general education details for Southwest Minnesota State 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 · 12 schools evaluated.

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