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2023 Best Teaching Schools in Minnesota

26 Schools Ranked
$45,529 Average Earnings
$25,712 Avg Student Debt

Today's teaching students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamp with offerings that you might find attractive.

The Best Teaching Schools in Minnesota ranking is one of many tools that Teaching Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 26 schools in Minnesota to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for teaching students.

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Top Teaching Schools in Minnesota

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

St Olaf College

Northfield, Minnesota
$34,897 Average Earnings

Our analysis found St Olaf College to be the best school for teaching students in Minnesota.

After graduating from St. Olaf, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $34,897 during the early years of their career.

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#2

Concordia College at Moorhead

Moorhead, Minnesota
$34,477 Average Earnings
$22,901 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Concordia College at Moorhead. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Teaching Schools in Minnesota list.

On average, students take out $22,901 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Concordia College Moorhead, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $34,477 during the early years of their career.

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#3

Winona State University

Winona, Minnesota
$44,424 Average Earnings
$26,110 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Winona State University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Teaching Schools in Minnesota list.

Degree recipients from Winona State accumulate an average of $26,110 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $176 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Winona State graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $44,424 during the early year of their career.

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#4

Gustavus Adolphus College

Saint Peter, Minnesota
$38,133 Average Earnings
$24,571 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 26 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, Gustavus Adolphus College landed the # 4 spot on the list.

Degree recipients from Gustavus Adolphus accumulate an average of $24,571 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Gustavus Adolphus, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $38,133 during the early years of their career.

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#5

University of St Thomas Minnesota

Saint Paul, Minnesota
$56,351 Average Earnings
$21,455 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of St Thomas Minnesota. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Teaching Schools in Minnesota list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,455 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $307, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, UST MN graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $56,351 during the early year of their career.

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$46,060 Average Earnings
$24,437 Avg Student Debt

Minnesota State University - Mankato landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best teaching programs.

Degree recipients from Minnesota State Mankato accumulate an average of $24,437 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $133 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Minnesota State Mankato, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $46,060 during the early years of their career.

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#7

University of Minnesota - Duluth

Duluth, Minnesota
$41,529 Average Earnings
$23,164 Avg Student Debt

University of Minnesota - Duluth did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students. It came in at #7 on the list.

Degree recipients from UMN Duluth accumulate an average of $23,164 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $202, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from UMN Duluth, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $41,529 during the early years of their career.

Full University of Minnesota - Duluth Report

#8

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
$50,445 Average Earnings
$21,399 Avg Student Debt

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best teaching programs.

Degree recipients from UMN Twin Cities accumulate an average of $21,399 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $257 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from UMN Twin Cities, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $50,445 during the early years of their career.

Full University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Report

#9

Bethel University Minnesota

Saint Paul, Minnesota
$51,291 Average Earnings
$31,006 Avg Student Debt

Bethel University Minnesota came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Schools in Minnesota ranking.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $31,006 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $356, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Bethel University Minnesota graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $51,291 during the early year of their career.

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#10

Augsburg University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
$50,712 Average Earnings
$26,790 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #10, Augsburg University did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working.

Degree recipients from Augsburg accumulate an average of $26,790 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Augsburg, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $50,712 during the early years of their career.

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#11

Rasmussen University - Minnesota

St. Cloud, Minnesota
$41,281 Average Earnings
$30,701 Avg Student Debt

Rasmussen University - Minnesota did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students. It came in at #11 on the list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $30,701 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $127. Once they receive their degree, Rasmussen University - Minnesota graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $41,281 during the early year of their career.

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#12

Hamline University

Saint Paul, Minnesota
$41,396 Average Earnings
$25,733 Avg Student Debt

Hamline University landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best teaching programs.

Degree recipients from Hamline accumulate an average of $25,733 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $288, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Hamline graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $41,396 during the early year of their career.

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#13

Bemidji State University

Bemidji, Minnesota
$43,896 Average Earnings
$25,667 Avg Student Debt

Bemidji State University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Teaching Schools in Minnesota list.

On average, students take out $25,667 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Bemidji State University graduates make an average of $43,896 annually.

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$40,896 Average Earnings
$25,798 Avg Student Debt

Minnesota State University - Moorhead landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best teaching programs.

Degree recipients from MSU Moorhead accumulate an average of $25,798 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, MSU Moorhead graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $40,896 during the early year of their career.

Full Minnesota State University - Moorhead Report

#15

The College of Saint Scholastica

Duluth, Minnesota
$48,635 Average Earnings
$30,536 Avg Student Debt

The College of Saint Scholastica landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best teaching programs.

On average, students take out $30,536 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $314 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from St. Scholastica, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $48,635 during the early years of their career.

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#16

University of Northwestern - St Paul

Saint Paul, Minnesota
$40,805 Average Earnings
$26,832 Avg Student Debt

University of Northwestern - St Paul ranked #16 on this year’s Best Teaching Schools in Minnesota list.

On average, students take out $26,832 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $326.After graduating from Northwestern, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $40,805 during the early years of their career.

Full University of Northwestern - St Paul Report

#17

Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud, Minnesota
$45,870 Average Earnings
$25,873 Avg Student Debt

Saint Cloud State University ranked #17 on this year’s Best Teaching Schools in Minnesota list.

Degree recipients from St. Cloud State University accumulate an average of $25,873 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from St. Cloud State University, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $45,870 during the early years of their career.

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#18

Southwest Minnesota State University

Marshall, Minnesota
$40,918 Average Earnings
$25,598 Avg Student Debt

Southwest Minnesota State University landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best teaching programs.

Degree recipients from Southwest Minnesota State University accumulate an average of $25,598 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Southwest Minnesota State University graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $40,918 during the early year of their career.

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$56,065 Average Earnings
$29,703 Avg Student Debt

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota ranked #19 on this year’s Best Teaching Schools in Minnesota list.

On average, students take out $29,703 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, SMU MN graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $56,065 during the early year of their career.

Full Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota Report

#20

Metropolitan State University

Saint Paul, Minnesota
$47,827 Average Earnings
$31,302 Avg Student Debt

Metropolitan State University landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best teaching programs.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $31,302 in student loans.After graduating from Metro State, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $47,827 during the early years of their career.

Full Metropolitan State University Report

#21

St Catherine University

Saint Paul, Minnesota
$53,926 Average Earnings
$32,729 Avg Student Debt

St Catherine University landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best teaching programs.

On average, students take out $32,729 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $266, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, St. Kate’s graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $53,926 during the early year of their career.

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#22

Concordia University, Saint Paul

Saint Paul, Minnesota
$51,318 Average Earnings
$30,777 Avg Student Debt

Concordia University, Saint Paul did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students. It came in at #22 on the list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $30,777 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Concordia University, Saint Paul graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $51,318 during the early year of their career.

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#23

North Central University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
$30,178 Average Earnings
$25,615 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #23, North Central University did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working.

Degree recipients from North Central University accumulate an average of $25,615 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, North Central University graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $30,178 during the early year of their career.

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#25

Capella University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
$61,758 Average Earnings
$36,349 Avg Student Debt

Capella University landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best teaching programs.

On average, students take out $36,349 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Capella University, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $61,758 during the early years of their career.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

References

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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