2027 Best Value Science Education Schools in Minnesota

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Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MN

Our analysis ranked Bemidji State University the best value for a degree in science education in Minnesota. Set in the town of Bemidji, Bemidji State University is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,237. Students borrow a median of $23,389 to complete the science education program here. Early-career science education graduates make about $45,668. That is a strong return on a $23,389 median debt. Bemidji State University admits about 56% of applicants.

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Winona State University
Winona, MN

A rank of #2 makes Winona State University one of the best values for science education. Winona State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Winona. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,576, while out-of-state students pay about $17,308. Science Education graduates carry a median of $26,762 in student loans. Soon after graduation, science education degree recipients from Winona State University generally make around $53,109. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 76% of applicants are accepted.

3

Martin Luther College
New Ulm, MN

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Martin Luther College earned it the #3 place for science education. Set in the town of New Ulm, Martin Luther College is a small private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $18,120. Science Education graduates carry a median of $20,224 in student loans. Soon after graduation, science education degree recipients from Martin Luther College generally make around $31,016. Set against $20,224 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 87%.

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University Of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

University Of Minnesota Duluth came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value science education schools. University Of Minnesota Duluth is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Duluth. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,608, while out-of-state students pay about $20,134. Science Education graduates carry a median of $28,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, science education degree recipients from University Of Minnesota Duluth generally make around $41,952. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 89%.

5

Hamline University
Saint Paul, MN

Hamline University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in science education, landing the #5 spot this year. Hamline University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Paul. Students from in state pay about $50,004 in tuition and fees. Science Education graduates carry a median of $25,530 in student loans. Early-career science education graduates make about $63,634. That is a strong return on a $25,530 median debt. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.

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Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN

Gustavus Adolphus College ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value science education schools. Set in the town of Saint Peter, Gustavus Adolphus College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $56,076. Science Education graduates carry a median of $26,197 in student loans. Early-career science education graduates make about $47,250. Set against $26,197 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 61%.

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Walden University
Minneapolis, MN

Walden University ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value science education schools. Set in the city of Minneapolis, Walden University is a very large private for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,067. Science Education graduates carry a median of $49,361 in student loans. Early-career science education graduates make about $65,192. Set against $49,361 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.