by our College Data Analytics TeamWhen pursuing a degree in today's world, there are many different options to choose from. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our Best Master's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Minnesota ranking is part of that endeavor. The amount of financial aid you could receive at various schools, including some with high sticker prices, may surprise you.
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Our analysis looked at 19 schools in Minnesota to determine which ones have the best value Master's Degree programs. Instead of depending on subjective information to rank the best value schools, we focus on objective factors in our analysis. In the next few paragraphs, we'll talk a little about what we use in our analysis and why.
The first step of determing the value of a school in our Best Master's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Minnesota ranking is to look at the school's average net price for students with families that make $30-$48k a year. The net price is the sum of tuition, fees, and room and board minus any financial aid awarded to the student. But, a school that excels in providing value for your money must also be a great school overall as well.
To take this into account we consider a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
Find out more about our best value ranking methodology.
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If you know what major you want to study, check out our list of the best value schools by major. If you're interested in other degree levels, you can view one of the lists below.
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University of Minnesota - Twin Cities tops this year’s ranking as the best value (income $30-$48k) school for master’s degrees in Minnesota for overall quality. Minneapolis, Minnesota is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is University of Minnesota - Twin Cities a great value, but it is also ranked #1 in Minnesota for overall quality.
A rank of #2 on our Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Minnesota list means University of Minnesota - Duluth is a great place for students working on their degree. UMN Duluth is a medium-sized public school situated in Duluth, Minnesota.
University of Minnesota - Duluth has the honor of being ranked #14 in Minnesota for overall quality on top of being a good value.
Out of the 19 master’s degree schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, Minnesota State University - Mankato landed the #3 spot on the list. Minnesota State Mankato is located in Mankato, Minnesota and has a fairly large student population. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Minnesota State University - Mankato is ranked #9 for quality in the state of Minnesota.
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A rank of #4 on our Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Minnesota list means Winona State University is a great place for students working on their degree. This medium-sized public school is located in Winona, Minnesota.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Winona State University is ranked #10 for quality in the state of Minnesota.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Saint Cloud State University. It ranked #5 on our 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Minnesota list. St. Cloud State University is a public institution located in Saint Cloud, Minnesota.
Not only is Saint Cloud State University a great value, but it is also ranked #13 in Minnesota for overall quality.
Southwest Minnesota State University landed the #6 spot on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Minnesota ranking. This medium-sized public school is located in Marshall, Minnesota.
Not only is Southwest Minnesota State University a great value, but it is also ranked #17 in Minnesota for overall quality.
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota ranked #7 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Minnesota list. SMU MN is located in Winona, Minnesota and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Not only is Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota a great value, but it is also ranked #8 in Minnesota for overall quality.
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Hamline University landed the #8 spot on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Minnesota ranking. Hamline University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
Not only is Hamline University a great value, but it is also ranked #5 in Minnesota for overall quality.
Minnesota State University - Moorhead ranked #9 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Minnesota list. MSU Moorhead is located in Moorhead, Minnesota and has a medium-sized student population. It is a public school.
Minnesota State University - Moorhead has the honor of being ranked #15 in Minnesota for overall quality on top of being a good value.
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With a ranking of #10, Walden University did quite well on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Minnesota list. Walden University is a private for-profit institution located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Not only is Walden University a great value, but it is also ranked #3 in Minnesota for overall quality.
Bemidji State University landed the #11 spot on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Minnesota ranking. Bemidji State University is a small public school situated in Bemidji, Minnesota.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Bemidji State University is ranked #20 for quality in the state of Minnesota.
With a ranking of #12, Concordia University, Saint Paul did quite well on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Minnesota list. Located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the school is a medium-sized private not-for-profit institution.
Not only is Concordia University, Saint Paul a great value, but it is also ranked #18 in Minnesota for overall quality.
The College of Saint Scholastica ranked #13 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Minnesota list. The College of Saint Scholastica is a small private not-for-profit school located in Duluth, Minnesota.
The College of Saint Scholastica has the honor of being ranked #7 in Minnesota for overall quality on top of being a good value.
With a ranking of #14, Bethel University Minnesota did quite well on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Minnesota list. Located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Bethel University Minnesota is ranked #6 for quality in the state of Minnesota.
Metropolitan State University did quite well in the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Minnesota ranking, coming in at #15. Metro State is a medium-sized public school situated in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Metropolitan State University is ranked #19 for quality in the state of Minnesota.
Crown College ranked #16 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Minnesota list. Saint Bonifacius, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Not only is Crown College a great value, but it is also ranked #16 in Minnesota for overall quality.
St Catherine University landed the #17 spot on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Minnesota ranking. St. Kate’s is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, St Catherine University is ranked #12 for quality in the state of Minnesota.
Augsburg University ranked #18 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Minnesota list. Augsburg University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Augsburg University is ranked #11 for quality in the state of Minnesota.
University of St Thomas Minnesota came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Minnesota ranking. University of St Thomas Minnesota is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of St Thomas Minnesota is ranked #2 for quality in the state of Minnesota.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 19 schools only.
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