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2027 Best Social Sciences Schools in Minnesota

18 Colleges in the United States
1,762 Social Sciences Degrees Awarded
$44,282 Avg Early-Career Salary

Social Sciences is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 18 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for social sciences students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Social Sciences in Minnesota

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall social sciences education in Minnesota.

Top Schools in Social Sciences

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Leading the list is University Of Minnesota Twin Cities, our #1 school for social sciences. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public school located in the city of Minneapolis. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities graduates 85% of students within six years. About 794 social sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities in the most recent year. Students who receive their social sciences degree from University Of Minnesota Twin Cities earn around $47,870 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,573. Get the full social sciences details for University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

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Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Carleton College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in social sciences, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the town of Northfield, Carleton College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. About 75 social sciences degrees were awarded at Carleton College in the most recent year. Social Sciences graduates of Carleton College earn a median of $66,567 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $19,295. Read more about the social sciences program at Carleton College

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St Olaf College
Northfield, MN

Students looking for a strong social sciences program will find one at St Olaf College, which ranked #3. St Olaf College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Northfield. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. There were roughly 127 social sciences students who graduated with this degree at St Olaf College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the social sciences program make about $50,589 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,853 to complete this degree. Read more about the social sciences program at St Olaf College

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A rank of #4 makes University Of Minnesota Duluth one of the top schools for social sciences. University Of Minnesota Duluth is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Duluth. About 65% of students finish within six years. About 106 social sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Minnesota Duluth in the most recent year. Social Sciences graduates of University Of Minnesota Duluth earn a median of $44,895 early in their careers. University Of Minnesota Duluth graduates carry a median of $23,147 in student loans. Get the full social sciences details for University Of Minnesota Duluth

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Students looking for a strong social sciences program will find one at Bemidji State University, which ranked #5. Bemidji State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Bemidji. Bemidji State University graduates 46% of students within six years. There were roughly 37 social sciences students who graduated with this degree at Bemidji State University in the most recent data year. Social Sciences graduates of Bemidji State University earn a median of $48,984 early in their careers. Bemidji State University graduates carry a median of $25,819 in student loans. More information about a degree in social sciences from Bemidji State University

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Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Macalester College ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best social sciences schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Saint Paul. The six-year graduation rate is 87%. Macalester College awarded about 109 social sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Social Sciences graduates of Macalester College earn a median of $51,999 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,096. See the full social sciences program report for Macalester College

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University Of St Thomas Minnesota placed #7 among the best social sciences schools. Set in the city of Saint Paul, University Of St Thomas Minnesota is a large private not-for-profit institution. University Of St Thomas Minnesota graduates 77% of students within six years. University Of St Thomas Minnesota awarded about 78 social sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the social sciences program make about $51,925 in their early career. University Of St Thomas Minnesota graduates carry a median of $23,893 in student loans. More information about a degree in social sciences from University Of St Thomas Minnesota

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Gustavus Adolphus College came in at #8 for social sciences this year. Located in the town of Saint Peter, Gustavus Adolphus College is a small private not-for-profit university. About 77% of students finish within six years. About 46 social sciences degrees were awarded at Gustavus Adolphus College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, social sciences degree recipients from Gustavus Adolphus College generally make around $48,106. Typical student debt for the program is $25,509. Get the full social sciences details for Gustavus Adolphus College

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Hamline University
Saint Paul, MN

Hamline University ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best social sciences schools. Set in the city of Saint Paul, Hamline University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 60% of students finish within six years. Hamline University awarded about 62 social sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their social sciences degree from Hamline University earn around $33,926 in the first couple years of their career. Hamline University graduates carry a median of $24,910 in student loans. More information about a degree in social sciences from Hamline University

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Capella University
Minneapolis, MN

Capella University ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best social sciences schools. Set in the city of Minneapolis, Capella University is a very large private for-profit institution. About 20% of students finish within six years. About 20 social sciences degrees were awarded at Capella University in the most recent year. Social Sciences graduates of Capella University earn a median of $53,838 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $35,998. Get the full social sciences details for Capella University

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Augsburg College
Minneapolis, MN

Augsburg College landed the #11 spot for social sciences this year. Augsburg College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Minneapolis. Augsburg College graduates 52% of students within six years. There were roughly 36 social sciences students who graduated with this degree at Augsburg College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the social sciences program make about $38,940 in their early career. Augsburg College graduates carry a median of $24,403 in student loans. More information about a degree in social sciences from Augsburg College

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Minnesota State University Mankato placed #12 among the best social sciences schools. Located in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State University Mankato is a large public university. Minnesota State University Mankato graduates 54% of students within six years. There were roughly 102 social sciences students who graduated with this degree at Minnesota State University Mankato in the most recent data year. Students who receive their social sciences degree from Minnesota State University Mankato earn around $43,869 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,916 to complete this degree. Get the full social sciences details for Minnesota State University Mankato

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Saint Johns University
Collegeville, MN

Saint Johns University landed the #13 spot for social sciences this year. Set in the rural area of Collegeville, Saint Johns University is a small private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. About 33 social sciences degrees were awarded at Saint Johns University in the most recent year. Social Sciences graduates of Saint Johns University earn a median of $44,945 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the social sciences program at Saint Johns University

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Winona State University came in at #14 for social sciences this year. Set in the town of Winona, Winona State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Winona State University graduates 56% of students within six years. Winona State University awarded about 20 social sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Social Sciences graduates of Winona State University earn a median of $37,540 early in their careers. Winona State University graduates carry a median of $24,241 in student loans. Read more about the social sciences program at Winona State University

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Metropolitan State University landed the #15 spot for social sciences this year. Set in the city of Saint Paul, Metropolitan State University is a moderately-sized public institution. About 44% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 20 social sciences students who graduated with this degree at Metropolitan State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the social sciences program make about $41,954 in their early career. Metropolitan State University graduates carry a median of $31,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in social sciences from Metropolitan State University

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Saint Cloud State University landed the #16 spot for social sciences 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 51 social sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the social sciences program make about $28,991 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,734. More information about a degree in social sciences from Saint Cloud State University

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Minnesota State University Moorhead earned the #17 position for social sciences this year. Minnesota State University Moorhead is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Moorhead. Minnesota State University Moorhead graduates 57% of students within six years. Minnesota State University Moorhead awarded about 31 social sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their social sciences degree from Minnesota State University Moorhead earn around $34,671 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,027. Read more about the social sciences program at Minnesota State University Moorhead

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Concordia College At Moorhead came in at #18 for social sciences this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Moorhead. The six-year graduation rate is 61%. About 15 social sciences degrees were awarded at Concordia College At Moorhead in the most recent year. Graduates of the social sciences program make about $27,466 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Get the full social sciences details for Concordia College At Moorhead

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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 · 18 schools evaluated.

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