by our College Data Analytics TeamWith all of the options you have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take when you want to pursue a degree. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our Best Minnesota Schools For The Money For Those Making $48-$75k for a Bachelor's ranking - to help you make that decision. You may be surprised that some normally high-priced schools offer very generous financial aid packages to those who qualify.
In This Year's Value Report:
We analyzed 29 schools across Minnesota to determine which have the best value Bachelor's Degree programs. Our ranking methodology focuses on different objective factors to make this determination of the best value schools. We explain more about what we look at and why we do so below.
To calculate the value of a school in our Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Minnesota ranking, we first consider its average net price of students from families making $48-$75k a year. The net price is the sum of room and board, tuition, and fees minus any financial aid that that the student receives. In addition, the overall quality of a school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how much it costs.
To make it into this list a school must offer a quality education like the schools in our Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considers factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
We go into more detail on these factors on our best value ranking methodology page.
You can scroll down to see the top schools for this ranking, but you may also want to view some of the other ranking methods listed below.
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Learn more about these excellent schools below:
Our analysis found University of Minnesota - Twin Cities to be the best value (income $48-$75k) school for bachelor’s degrees in Minnesota in this year’s ranking. Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the school is a large public institution.
Not only is University of Minnesota - Twin Cities a great value, but it is also ranked #1 in Minnesota for overall quality. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $11,603.
Out of the 29 bachelor’s degree schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Minnesota - Crookston landed the #2 spot on the list. UMN Crookston is located in Crookston, Minnesota and has a small student population. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Minnesota - Crookston is ranked #21 for quality in the state of Minnesota. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $7,705.
The quality degree programs at University of Minnesota - Morris helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Minnesota. UMN Morris is a public institution located in Morris, Minnesota.
University of Minnesota - Morris has the honor of being ranked #28 in Minnesota for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $5,859.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Capella University. It ranked #4 on our 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Minnesota list. Minneapolis, Minnesota is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. It is a private for-profit school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Capella University is ranked #3 for quality in the state of Minnesota. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $14,255.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Carleton College. It ranked #5 on our 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Minnesota list. Northfield, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Carleton College has the honor of being ranked #2 in Minnesota for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $15,054.
St Olaf College did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Minnesota ranking, coming in at #6. Located in Northfield, Minnesota, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
St Olaf College has the honor of being ranked #5 in Minnesota for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $13,712.
University of Minnesota - Duluth came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Minnesota ranking. Located in Duluth, Minnesota, the school is a medium-sized public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Minnesota - Duluth is ranked #8 for quality in the state of Minnesota. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $12,300.
Minnesota State University - Mankato came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Minnesota ranking. Mankato, Minnesota is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Minnesota State University - Mankato has the honor of being ranked #9 in Minnesota for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $14,499.
With a ranking of #9, Saint Cloud State University did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Minnesota list. St. Cloud State University is located in Saint Cloud, Minnesota and has a fairly large student population. It is a public school.
Saint Cloud State University has the honor of being ranked #20 in Minnesota for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $13,126.
Macalester College landed the #10 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Minnesota ranking. Located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
Not only is Macalester College a great value, but it is also ranked #6 in Minnesota for overall quality. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $17,727.
With a ranking of #11, University of Northwestern - St Paul did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Minnesota list. Saint Paul, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Not only is University of Northwestern - St Paul a great value, but it is also ranked #17 in Minnesota for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $14,964.
Winona State University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Minnesota list. Winona State is located in Winona, Minnesota and has a medium-sized student population. It is a public school.
Winona State University has the honor of being ranked #12 in Minnesota for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $15,599.
Minnesota State University - Moorhead came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Minnesota ranking. MSU Moorhead is a medium-sized public school situated in Moorhead, Minnesota.
Minnesota State University - Moorhead has the honor of being ranked #22 in Minnesota for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $15,542.
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Hamline University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Minnesota list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
Hamline University has the honor of being ranked #16 in Minnesota for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $16,427.
Bemidji State University landed the #15 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Minnesota ranking. Bemidji State University is a small public school situated in Bemidji, Minnesota.
Not only is Bemidji State University a great value, but it is also ranked #26 in Minnesota for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $14,303.
With a ranking of #16, Southwest Minnesota State University did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Minnesota list. Located in Marshall, Minnesota, the school is a medium-sized public institution.
Southwest Minnesota State University has the honor of being ranked #29 in Minnesota for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $13,621.
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With a ranking of #17, Saint Johns University did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Minnesota list. Saint Johns University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Collegeville, Minnesota.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Saint Johns University is ranked #23 for quality in the state of Minnesota. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $16,878.
With a ranking of #18, Metropolitan State University did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Minnesota list. 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 #13 for quality in the state of Minnesota. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $18,059.
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Minnesota ranking. Located in Winona, Minnesota, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota has the honor of being ranked #27 in Minnesota for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $15,837.
Gustavus Adolphus College landed the #20 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Minnesota ranking. Saint Peter, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Not only is Gustavus Adolphus College a great value, but it is also ranked #25 in Minnesota for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $17,040.
With a ranking of #21, The College of Saint Scholastica did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Minnesota list. Duluth, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
The College of Saint Scholastica has the honor of being ranked #7 in Minnesota for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $21,475.
College of Saint Benedict landed the #22 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Minnesota ranking. Saint Joseph, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Not only is College of Saint Benedict a great value, but it is also ranked #10 in Minnesota for overall quality. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $20,110.
Concordia University, Saint Paul ranked #23 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Minnesota list. Concordia University, Saint Paul 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, Concordia University, Saint Paul is ranked #30 for quality in the state of Minnesota. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $15,495.
St Catherine University landed the #24 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Minnesota ranking. Saint Paul, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Not only is St Catherine University a great value, but it is also ranked #19 in Minnesota for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $19,378.
With a ranking of #25, Concordia College at Moorhead did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Minnesota list. Moorhead, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Concordia College at Moorhead is ranked #14 for quality in the state of Minnesota. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $20,163.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.