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2027 Best Best Schools in Minnesota

3 Colleges in the United States
192 Best Degrees Awarded
$59,236 Avg Early-Career Salary

Best programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their best programs.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for best students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Best 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 best degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Best

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No school ranked higher than Minnesota State University Mankato this year for best. This large public university is located in the city of Mankato. About 54% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 26 best students who graduated with this degree at Minnesota State University Mankato in the most recent data year. Best graduates of Minnesota State University Mankato earn a median of $53,088 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,260 to complete this degree. Read more about the best program at Minnesota State University Mankato

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Saint Marys University Of Minnesota is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in best, ranking #2. Located in the town of Winona, Saint Marys University Of Minnesota is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. About 73 best degrees were awarded at Saint Marys University Of Minnesota in the most recent year. Graduates of the best program make about $69,785 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,081 to complete this degree. Get the full best details for Saint Marys University Of Minnesota

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Concordia University Saint Paul is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in best, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Saint Paul, Concordia University Saint Paul is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 45% of students finish within six years. About 93 best degrees were awarded at Concordia University Saint Paul in the most recent year. Students who receive their best degree from Concordia University Saint Paul earn around $54,835 in the first couple years of their career. Concordia University Saint Paul graduates carry a median of $29,026 in student loans. Read more about the best program at Concordia University Saint Paul

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 3 schools evaluated.

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