by our College Data Analytics TeamHistory degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their history programs.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 8 schools to find the best for history students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall history education in Minnesota.
Leading the list is Carleton College, our #1 school for history. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Northfield. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. Carleton College awarded about 23 history degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the history program make about $45,096 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $17,566 to complete this degree. Read more about the history program at Carleton College
Students looking for a strong history program will find one at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Minneapolis, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public university. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities graduates 85% of students within six years. There were roughly 71 history students who graduated with this degree at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities in the most recent data year. History graduates of University Of Minnesota Twin Cities earn a median of $26,635 early in their careers. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans. See the full history program report for University Of Minnesota Twin Cities
Macalester College came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best history schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Saint Paul. Roughly 87% of students complete a degree within six years here. Macalester College awarded about 11 history degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the history program make about $42,517 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,147. Get the full history details for Macalester College
University Of Minnesota Duluth is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in history, ranking #4. Located in the city of Duluth, University Of Minnesota Duluth is a moderately-sized public university. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. About 27 history degrees were awarded at University Of Minnesota Duluth in the most recent year. History graduates of University Of Minnesota Duluth earn a median of $42,297 early in their careers. University Of Minnesota Duluth graduates carry a median of $26,743 in student loans. Get the full history details for University Of Minnesota Duluth
Gustavus Adolphus College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in history, ranking #5. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Saint Peter. About 77% of students finish within six years. About 14 history degrees were awarded at Gustavus Adolphus College in the most recent year. Graduates of the history program make about $44,396 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,197. Get the full history details for Gustavus Adolphus College
Southwest Minnesota State University ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best history schools. This large public university is located in the town of Marshall. The six-year graduation rate is 44%. There were roughly 12 history students who graduated with this degree at Southwest Minnesota State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their history degree from Southwest Minnesota State University earn around $47,898 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,016 to complete this degree. Get the full history details for Southwest Minnesota State University
Minnesota State University Mankato ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best history schools. Minnesota State University Mankato is a large public school located in the city of Mankato. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. About 19 history degrees were awarded at Minnesota State University Mankato in the most recent year. Graduates of the history program make about $39,186 in their early career. Minnesota State University Mankato graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Read more about the history program at Minnesota State University Mankato
St Olaf College came in at #8 for history this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Northfield. St Olaf College graduates 84% of students within six years. St Olaf College awarded about 15 history degrees in the most recent data year. History graduates of St Olaf College earn a median of $40,848 early in their careers. St Olaf College graduates carry a median of $25,812 in student loans. See the full history program report for St Olaf College
This ranking is produced 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 · 8 schools evaluated.
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