by our College Data Analytics Team
Out of the majors we analyze each year, psychology was ranked 3rd in Minnesota. In fact, 2,938 were awarded in the state in <nil>. This means that 2.1% of the degrees earned in the country were from a school in the state.
This year's Best Psychology Colleges for Non-Traditional Students in Minnesota ranking analyzed 20 colleges that offered a bachelor's degree in psychology. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great psychology programs and a strong support system for non-traditional students.
Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the psychology program at the school, affordability, and non-traditional population. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.
As a non-traditional student, you have a lot to consider when it comes to choosing an education. That's why we've developed rankings specifically for you. Check out more major-related rankings here..
To further help you make the college decision, we've developed a unique tool called College Combat that allows you to compare schools based on the factors that matter the most to you. When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don't forget it.
The colleges and universities below are the best for non-traditional students studying psychology.
Walden University has taken the #1 spot in this year's psychology ranking for non-traditional students. Walden University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the city of Minneapolis.
The student loan default rate at Walden University is lower than is typical, just 1.1% of students default in three years. There are approximately 46,455 students at Walden University and they are all exclusively distance learners. 27,673 of Walden University students are attending part time.
Capella University comes in at #2 in this year's ranking. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, Capella University is a private for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
The school has a low student loan default rate of 1.1%. All 38,716 students take classes exclusively online at Capella University. About 30,933 of the students at Capella University are attending part time.
The #3 spot in this year's ranking belongs to University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Located in the city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public college with a very large student population. UMN Twin Cities not only placed well in our non-traditional rankings. It is also #1 on our Best Colleges for Psychology in Minnesota list.
The student loan default rate at UMN Twin Cities is lower than is typical, just 0.6% of students default in three years. There are approximately 21,237 students at UMN Twin Cities that take at least one class online. About 13,655 of the students at UMN Twin Cities are attending part time.
Full Psychology at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Report
The #4 spot in this year's ranking belongs to Metropolitan State University. Metro State is a moderately-sized public school located in the large city of Saint Paul.
The student loan default rate at Metro State is lower than is typical, just 1.4% of students default in three years. Approximately 2,941 students take at least one class online at Metro State. About 4,032 of the students at Metro State are attending part time.
The #5 spot in this year's ranking belongs to Hamline University. Located in the city of Saint Paul, Hamline is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. As a testament to the quality of education offered at Hamline, the school also landed the #7 rank in our Best Colleges for Psychology in Minnesota ranking.
About 1.1% of Hamline students default on their loans in three years, which is lower than average. There are approximately 1,398 students at Hamline that take at least one class online. 1,143 of Hamline students are attending part time.
The #6 spot in this year's ranking belongs to University of Minnesota - Duluth. UMN Duluth is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Duluth. As a testament to the quality of education offered at UMN Duluth, the school also landed the #9 rank in our Best Colleges for Psychology in Minnesota ranking.
About 0.4% of UMN Duluth students default on their loans in three years, which is lower than average. There are approximately 4,332 students at UMN Duluth that take at least one class online. There are roughly 1,623 part time students in attendance at UMN Duluth.
Our rankings recognize The College of Saint Scholastica as the #7 school in this year's rankings. Located in the city of Duluth, St. Scholastica is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. St. Scholastica not only placed well in our non-traditional rankings. It is also #8 on our Best Colleges for Psychology in Minnesota list.
About 0.7% of St. Scholastica students default on their loans in three years, which is lower than average. 1,006 students at St. Scholastica are exclusively online. 751 students are part time.
Our rankings recognize Saint Cloud State University as the #8 school in this year's rankings. St. Cloud State University is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Saint Cloud.
The student loan default rate at St. Cloud State University is lower than is typical, just 1.5% of students default in three years. Approximately 3,952 students take at least one class online at St. Cloud State University. 5,106 of St. Cloud State University students are attending part time.
Concordia University, Saint Paul landed the #9 spot in our 2021 best psychology schools for non-traditional students. Located in the city of Saint Paul, Concordia University, Saint Paul is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.
The school has a low student loan default rate of 1.4%. 3,352 students at Concordia University, Saint Paul are exclusively online. About 1,261 of the students at Concordia University, Saint Paul are attending part time.
Read full report on Psychology at Concordia University, Saint Paul
Winona State University comes in at #10 in this year's ranking. Winona State is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Winona.
The student loan default rate at Winona State is lower than is typical, just 1.1% of students default in three years. Approximately 2,776 students take at least one class online at Winona State. 1,337 of Winona State students are attending part time.
Explore all the Best Psychology Schools for Non-Traditional Students in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 2,436 |
| Kansas | 1,044 |
| Iowa | 1,264 |
| South Dakota | 257 |
| Nebraska | 796 |
| North Dakota | 290 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
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Footnotes
*Avg Cost is for the top 20 schools only.
References
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