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2027 Best Value General Economics Schools in Minnesota

7 Colleges in the United States
$24,471 Avg Student Debt
$67,176 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value General Economics Badge [General Economics](/majors/social-sciences/economics/economics-general/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 7 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for general economics students.

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2027 Best Value General Economics Schools in Minnesota

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the general economics degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value General Economics Schools

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Leading the list is University Of Minnesota Twin Cities, our #1 best value for general economics in Minnesota. Located in the city of Minneapolis, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,214, while out-of-state students pay about $38,362. Typical student debt for general economics graduates is $21,500. Early-career general economics graduates make about $56,902. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 80%.

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A rank of #2 makes University Of Minnesota Duluth one of the best values for general economics. 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, compared with $20,134 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,250 to complete the general economics program here. Soon after graduation, general economics degree recipients from University Of Minnesota Duluth generally make around $50,873. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.

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Minnesota State University Mankato came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value general economics schools. Set in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State University Mankato is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,572 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $18,942. Typical student debt for general economics graduates is $21,474. Soon after graduation, general economics degree recipients from Minnesota State University Mankato generally make around $53,088. That is a strong return on a $21,474 median debt. The acceptance rate is 88%.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Gustavus Adolphus College earned it the #4 place for general economics. Located in the town of Saint Peter, Gustavus Adolphus College is a small private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $56,076 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $24,474 to complete the general economics program here. Soon after graduation, general economics degree recipients from Gustavus Adolphus College generally make around $52,439. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Gustavus Adolphus College admits about 61% of applicants.

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St Olaf College
Northfield, MN

Students looking for strong value in general economics will find it at St Olaf College, which ranked #5. Set in the town of Northfield, St Olaf College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $59,760 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for general economics graduates is $27,000. Early-career general economics graduates make about $56,238. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 48%.

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Saint Johns University
Collegeville, MN

Saint Johns University ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value general economics schools. Located in the rural area of Collegeville, Saint Johns University is a small private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $55,816. Typical student debt for general economics graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, general economics degree recipients from Saint Johns University generally make around $47,238. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 91% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of St Thomas Minnesota ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value general economics schools. University Of St Thomas Minnesota is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Paul. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $54,398. General Economics graduates carry a median of $24,600 in student loans. General Economics graduates of University Of St Thomas Minnesota earn a median of $60,323 early in their careers. Set against $24,600 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 85%.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 7 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 ranked schools only.

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