2027 Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Minnesota
Liberal Arts General Studies degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their liberal arts general studies programs.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 38 schools to find the best for liberal arts general studies students.
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Best Schools for Liberal Arts General Studies in Minnesota
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Top Schools in Liberal Arts General Studies
No school ranked higher than St Olaf College this year for liberal arts general studies. St Olaf College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Northfield. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 12 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at St Olaf College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their liberal arts general studies degree from St Olaf College earn around $40,848 in the first couple years of their career. St Olaf College graduates carry a median of $24,507 in student loans.
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University Of St Thomas Minnesota came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best liberal arts general studies schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Saint Paul. University Of St Thomas Minnesota graduates 77% of students within six years. University Of St Thomas Minnesota awarded about 73 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the liberal arts general studies program make about $14,747 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $4,500.
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St Catherine University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best liberal arts general studies schools. St Catherine University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Paul. About 61% of students finish within six years. About 16 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at St Catherine University in the most recent year. Liberal Arts General Studies graduates of St Catherine University earn a median of $60,427 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $29,883 to complete this degree.
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Northwestern College Minnesota came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best liberal arts general studies schools. Northwestern College Minnesota is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Paul. About 68% of students finish within six years. Northwestern College Minnesota awarded about 56 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the liberal arts general studies program make about $44,857 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,505 to complete this degree.
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Winona State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in liberal arts general studies, landing the #5 spot this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Winona. About 56% of students finish within six years. Winona State University awarded about 52 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their liberal arts general studies degree from Winona State University earn around $46,673 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $13,062 to complete this degree.
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Saint Cloud State University landed the #6 spot for liberal arts general studies this year. This large public university is located in the city of Saint Cloud. Saint Cloud State University graduates 39% of students within six years. Saint Cloud State University awarded about 109 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their liberal arts general studies degree from Saint Cloud State University earn around $51,625 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,000.
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Century College landed the #7 spot for liberal arts general studies this year. Set in the suburb of White Bear Lake, Century College is a large public institution. About 388 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at Century College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts general studies degree recipients from Century College generally make around $38,376. Students borrow a median of $14,264 to complete this degree.
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Bemidji State University came in at #8 for liberal arts general studies this year. Bemidji State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Bemidji. Roughly 46% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 44 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at Bemidji State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their liberal arts general studies degree from Bemidji State University earn around $48,984 in the first couple years of their career. Bemidji State University graduates carry a median of $25,819 in student loans.
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Minnesota State University Mankato earned the #9 position for liberal arts general studies this year. This large public university is located in the city of Mankato. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 231 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at Minnesota State University Mankato in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts general studies degree recipients from Minnesota State University Mankato generally make around $27,187. Minnesota State University Mankato graduates carry a median of $12,250 in student loans.
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Minnesota State University Moorhead ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best liberal arts general studies schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Moorhead. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. About 11 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at Minnesota State University Moorhead in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts general studies degree recipients from Minnesota State University Moorhead generally make around $50,892. Students borrow a median of $24,447 to complete this degree.
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Lake Superior College placed #11 among the best liberal arts general studies schools. Set in the city of Duluth, Lake Superior College is a moderately-sized public institution. About 281 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at Lake Superior College in the most recent year. Liberal Arts General Studies graduates of Lake Superior College earn a median of $33,525 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $13,000 to complete this degree.
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Bethel University Minnesota came in at #12 for liberal arts general studies this year. Located in the suburb of Saint Paul, Bethel University Minnesota is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 71% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 32 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Bethel University Minnesota in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts general studies degree recipients from Bethel University Minnesota generally make around $61,465. Bethel University Minnesota graduates carry a median of $25,639 in student loans.
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Ridgewater College earned the #13 position for liberal arts general studies this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Willmar. There were roughly 171 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Ridgewater College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their liberal arts general studies degree from Ridgewater College earn around $29,262 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $11,389 to complete this degree.
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St Cloud Technical And Community College came in at #14 for liberal arts general studies this year. Set in the city of Saint Cloud, St Cloud Technical And Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. St Cloud Technical And Community College awarded about 238 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts general studies degree recipients from St Cloud Technical And Community College generally make around $37,802. Students borrow a median of $15,111 to complete this degree.
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Anoka Ramsey Community College earned the #15 position for liberal arts general studies this year. Set in the suburb of Coon Rapids, Anoka Ramsey Community College is a large public institution. There were roughly 594 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Anoka Ramsey Community College in the most recent data year. Liberal Arts General Studies graduates of Anoka Ramsey Community College earn a median of $32,056 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $12,943 to complete this degree.
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Inver Hills Community College ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best liberal arts general studies schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Inver Grove Heights. Inver Hills Community College awarded about 255 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their liberal arts general studies degree from Inver Hills Community College earn around $41,906 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,575.
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Normandale Community College came in at #17 for liberal arts general studies this year. Set in the city of Bloomington, Normandale Community College is a large public institution. About 641 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at Normandale Community College in the most recent year. Liberal Arts General Studies graduates of Normandale Community College earn a median of $33,809 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $12,778 to complete this degree.
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Alexandria Technical And Community College landed the #18 spot for liberal arts general studies this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Alexandria. About 76 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at Alexandria Technical And Community College in the most recent year. Liberal Arts General Studies graduates of Alexandria Technical And Community College earn a median of $18,730 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $8,250 to complete this degree.
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Southwest Minnesota State University landed the #19 spot for liberal arts general studies this year. This large public university is located in the town of Marshall. About 44% of students finish within six years. Southwest Minnesota State University awarded about 20 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts general studies degree recipients from Southwest Minnesota State University generally make around $47,898. Southwest Minnesota State University graduates carry a median of $27,016 in student loans.
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North Hennepin Community College placed #20 among the best liberal arts general studies schools. Set in the suburb of Brooklyn Park, North Hennepin Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 263 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at North Hennepin Community College in the most recent data year. Liberal Arts General Studies graduates of North Hennepin Community College earn a median of $37,317 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $13,830 to complete this degree.
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Minnesota State Community And Technical College came in at #21 for liberal arts general studies this year. Minnesota State Community And Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Fergus Falls. Minnesota State Community And Technical College awarded about 193 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the liberal arts general studies program make about $31,817 in their early career. Minnesota State Community And Technical College graduates carry a median of $13,963 in student loans.
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Riverland Community College ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best liberal arts general studies schools. Riverland Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Austin. About 235 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at Riverland Community College in the most recent year. Liberal Arts General Studies graduates of Riverland Community College earn a median of $38,856 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $15,375.
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Rochester Community And Technical College placed #23 among the best liberal arts general studies schools. Rochester Community And Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Rochester. There were roughly 244 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Rochester Community And Technical College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their liberal arts general studies degree from Rochester Community And Technical College earn around $34,094 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $13,250 to complete this degree.
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South Central College earned the #24 position for liberal arts general studies this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the suburb of North Mankato. South Central College awarded about 111 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts general studies degree recipients from South Central College generally make around $32,719. Typical student debt for the program is $12,239.
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Central Lakes College Brainerd ranked #25 on our 2027 list of the best liberal arts general studies schools. Central Lakes College Brainerd is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Brainerd. There were roughly 347 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Central Lakes College Brainerd in the most recent data year. Students who receive their liberal arts general studies degree from Central Lakes College Brainerd earn around $26,133 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $12,000 to complete this degree.
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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 · 38 schools evaluated.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
