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 Doctor's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Minnesota ranking is part of that endeavor. This list may shock you as many typically expensive schools are very generous with need-based financial aid.
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We analyzed 13 schools across Minnesota to determine which have the best value Doctor's Degree programs. Instead of depending on subjective information to rank the best value schools, we focus on objective factors in our analysis. More specifically, the following explains what we consider and why.
When determining the value of a school in our Best Doctor's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Minnesota ranking, we first look at its average net price of a student coming from a family that makes $48-$75k a year. The net price is defined as the sum of room and board, tuition, and fees minus any financial aid that the student receives. 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 combination of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
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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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Our 2024 rankings named University of Minnesota - Twin Cities the best value (income $48-$75k) school in Minnesota for students working on their doctor’s degree. Minneapolis, Minnesota is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities has the honor of being ranked #2 in Minnesota for overall quality on top of being a good value.
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Out of the 13 doctor’s degree schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, Saint Cloud State University landed the #2 spot on the list. Saint Cloud State University is a fairly large public school located in Saint Cloud, Minnesota.
Not only is Saint Cloud State University a great value, but it is also ranked #5 in Minnesota for overall quality.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Capella University. It ranked #3 on our 2024 Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Minnesota list. Capella University is a large private for-profit school situated in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Capella University has the honor of being ranked #3 in Minnesota for overall quality on top of being a good value.
The quality degree programs at Winona State University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Minnesota. 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 #7 in Minnesota for overall quality on top of being a good value.
A rank of #5 on our Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Minnesota list means Minnesota State University - Moorhead is a great place for students working on their degree. MSU Moorhead is a medium-sized public school situated in Moorhead, Minnesota.
Not only is Minnesota State University - Moorhead a great value, but it is also ranked #9 in Minnesota for overall quality.
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With a ranking of #6, The College of Saint Scholastica did quite well on the 2024 Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Minnesota list. Located in Duluth, Minnesota, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, The College of Saint Scholastica is ranked #1 for quality in the state of Minnesota.
With a ranking of #7, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota did quite well on the 2024 Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Minnesota list. SMU MN is a private not-for-profit institution located in Winona, Minnesota.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is ranked #12 for quality in the state of Minnesota.
Concordia University, Saint Paul ranked #8 on this year’s Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Minnesota list. Concordia University, Saint Paul is a private not-for-profit institution located in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
Concordia University, Saint Paul has the honor of being ranked #14 in Minnesota for overall quality on top of being a good value.
With a ranking of #9, St Catherine University did quite well on the 2024 Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Minnesota list. St. Kate’s is a private not-for-profit institution located in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
Not only is St Catherine University a great value, but it is also ranked #8 in Minnesota for overall quality.
Metropolitan State University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Minnesota list. Saint Paul, Minnesota is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
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.
Bethel University Minnesota landed the #11 spot on the 2024 Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Minnesota ranking. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
Bethel University Minnesota has the honor of being ranked #6 in Minnesota for overall quality on top of being a good value.
Augsburg University landed the #12 spot on the 2024 Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Minnesota ranking. Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
Augsburg University has the honor of being ranked #10 in Minnesota for overall quality on top of being a good value.
University of St Thomas Minnesota did quite well in the 2024 Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Minnesota ranking, coming in at #13. Located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the school is a medium-sized private not-for-profit institution.
University of St Thomas Minnesota has the honor of being ranked #11 in Minnesota for overall quality on top of being a good value.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 13 schools only.
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