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2023 Schools Highly Focused on Education Major in Minnesota

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Schools Highly Focused on Education Major in Minnesota

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Schools Highly Focused on Education Major in Minnesota” ranking is part of that endeavor.

General Education is the 41st most popular major in the country with 29,389 degrees awarded in 2021-2022. In , general education graduates who were awarded their degree in , earned an average of $48,787 and had an average of $30,979 in loans still to pay off.

Across Minnesota, there were 1,851 general education graduates with average earnings and debt of $50,511 and $41,278 respectively.

For this year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Education Major in Minnesota” ranking, we looked at 27 colleges that offer a degree in general education. The colleges and universities that top this list are recognized because their general education program is one of the largest majors offered at the school.

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Schools Highly Focused on Education Major in Minnesota

The colleges and universities below are the best for minnesota education students.

Top 25 Most Focused Colleges for General Education in Minnesota

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Out of the 27 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Education Major in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, Southwest Minnesota State University landed the #1 spot on the list. Southwest Minnesota State University is a medium-sized public school situated in Marshall, Minnesota. It awarded 101 ’s education degrees in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about General Education at Southwest Minnesota State University

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. The school came in at #2 for the Schools Highly Focused on Education Major in Minnesota. Winona, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s education degrees to 169 students in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about General Education at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota

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Hamline University
Saint Paul, Minnesota

Out of the 27 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Education Major in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, Hamline University landed the #4 spot on the list. Saint Paul, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s education degrees to 48 students in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about General Education at Hamline

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Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, Minnesota

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Gustavus Adolphus College. The school came in at #5 for the Schools Highly Focused on Education Major in Minnesota. Gustavus Adolphus College is located in Saint Peter, Minnesota and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 31 ’s education degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about General Education at Gustavus Adolphus College

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Martin Luther College
New Ulm, Minnesota

Martin Luther College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Education Major in Minnesota ranking. MLC is a small school located in New Ulm, Minnesota that handed out 14 ’s education degrees in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.5% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about General Education at MLC

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Bethel University Minnesota
Saint Paul, Minnesota

With a ranking of #8, Bethel University Minnesota did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Education Major in Minnesota list. Bethel University Minnesota is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 15 ’s education degrees to qualified students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full Bethel University Minnesota General Education Report

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Inver Hills Community College
Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota

Inver Hills Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Education Major in Minnesota ranking. Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s education degrees to 3 students in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on General Education at IHCC

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Bethany Lutheran College
Mankato, Minnesota

Bethany Lutheran College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Education Major in Minnesota ranking, coming in at #10. BLC is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Mankato, Minnesota. It awarded 1 ’s education degrees in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on General Education at Bethany Lutheran College

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Macalester College
Saint Paul, Minnesota

Macalester College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Education Major in Minnesota ranking, coming in at #11. This small school is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and it awarded 12 ’s education degrees in 2021-2022.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 96%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read more about General Education at Macalester College

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Bemidji State University
Bemidji, Minnesota

Bemidji State University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Education Major in Minnesota ranking, coming in at #12. Located in Bemidji, Minnesota, this small public school awarded 8 degrees to qualified ’s education students in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about General Education at Bemidji State University

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Concordia College at Moorhead ranked #13 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Education Major in Minnesota list. Concordia College at Moorhead is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Moorhead, Minnesota. It awarded 6 ’s education degrees in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about General Education at Concordia College Moorhead

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Winona State University
Winona, Minnesota

Winona State University landed the #14 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Education Major in Minnesota ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Winona, Minnesota, and it awarded 27 ’s education degrees in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Winona State General Education Report

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Minneapolis Community and Technical College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Education Major in Minnesota ranking, coming in at #15. This medium-sized school is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and it awarded 11 ’s education degrees in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Minneapolis Community and Technical College General Education Report

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North Central University
Minneapolis, Minnesota

North Central University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Education Major in Minnesota ranking. Minneapolis, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s education degrees to 2 students in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about General Education at North Central University

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North Hennepin Community College
Brooklyn Park, Minnesota

North Hennepin Community College ranked #18 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Education Major in Minnesota list. Located in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, this small public school handed out 15 diplomas to qualified ’s education students in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full North Hennepin Community College General Education Report

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Crown College
Saint Bonifacius, Minnesota

Crown College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Education Major in Minnesota ranking, coming in at #19. Crown is a small school located in Saint Bonifacius, Minnesota that handed out 1 ’s education degrees in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Crown College General Education Report

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University of Northwestern - St Paul did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Education Major in Minnesota ranking, coming in at #20. University of Northwestern - St Paul is a private not-for-profit institution located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 5 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about General Education at University of Northwestern - St Paul

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University of Minnesota - Duluth landed the #21 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Education Major in Minnesota ranking. Duluth, Minnesota is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s education degrees to 6 students in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on General Education at University of Minnesota - Duluth

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Minnesota State University - Mankato came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Education Major in Minnesota ranking. Minnesota State Mankato is located in Mankato, Minnesota and, has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 23 ’s education degrees to qualified students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on General Education at Minnesota State University - Mankato

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St Olaf College
Northfield, Minnesota

St Olaf College landed the #23 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Education Major in Minnesota ranking. St. Olaf is located in Northfield, Minnesota and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 7 ’s education degrees to qualified students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 91%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read full report on General Education at St Olaf College

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Century College
White Bear Lake, Minnesota

Century College came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Education Major in Minnesota ranking. Century College is a public institution located in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 8 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about General Education at Century College

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St Catherine University
Saint Paul, Minnesota

St Catherine University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Education Major in Minnesota ranking, coming in at #25. St. Kate’s is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 0 ’s education degrees to qualified students.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full St. Kate’s General Education Report

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