2026 Best Value Teaching Schools in Minnesota
Looking for the best-value Teaching degree programs in Minnesota? We have ranked 95 institutions by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
To help you make your decision, Teaching Degree Search analyzed 26 schools to compile this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Best-Value Teaching Degree Schools in Minnesota
Explore the best-value schools below:
Winona State University earned the #1 spot in this year's best-value ranking in Minnesota. Winona State University is a public school based in Winona, MN. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,576, with out-of-state students paying around $17,308. Typical Teaching student debt is $24,551. Median earnings reach $58,532 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 76% of those who apply are admitted. See the full Winona State University profile
Minnesota State University Mankato came in at #2 on this year's best-value Teaching ranking in Minnesota. This public school is set in Mankato, MN. Students from in state pay about $9,572 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $18,942. Typical Teaching student debt is $25,260. Minnesota State University Mankato alumni report median earnings of $56,922 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on Minnesota State University Mankato
Saint Cloud State University came in at #3 on this year's best-value Teaching ranking in Minnesota. Based in Saint Cloud, MN, Saint Cloud State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,245. Students borrow a median of $25,076 to complete their Teaching program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $55,813 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Saint Cloud State University has an acceptance rate of 95%. Get the full Saint Cloud State University report
Out of the 26 schools in Minnesota in this year's value ranking, Southwest Minnesota State University landed the #3 spot. Southwest Minnesota State University is a public school based in Marshall, MN. Students from in state pay about $10,361 in tuition and fees. The median Teaching program debt is $27,016. Graduates go on to earn a median of $51,342 ten years after entry. Set against $27,016 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 62%. Read the full report on Southwest Minnesota State University
Bemidji State University came in at #5 on this year's best-value Teaching ranking in Minnesota. This public school is set in Bemidji, MN. Students from in state pay about $10,237 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $25,819 in student loans. Bemidji State University alumni report median earnings of $53,755 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $25,819 median debt. Roughly 56% of applicants are accepted. Read more about Bemidji State University
St Cloud Technical And Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #6 position. St Cloud Technical And Community College is a public school based in Saint Cloud, MN. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,124. Graduates carry a median of $16,734 in student loans. St Cloud Technical And Community College alumni report median earnings of $46,874 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full St Cloud Technical And Community College report
Minnesota State University Moorhead placed #7 among the best-value Teaching schools in Minnesota. Based in Moorhead, MN, Minnesota State University Moorhead is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,428. Graduates carry a median of $24,447 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $50,527 ten years after entry. Set against $24,447 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 59% of those who apply are admitted. More on Minnesota State University Moorhead
Metropolitan State University came in at #8 in this year's value ranking. Based in Saint Paul, MN, Metropolitan State University is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,840. Graduates carry a median of $30,822 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $64,705. Set against $30,822 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 99% of those who apply are admitted. More on Metropolitan State University
Hamline University offered strong value this year, earning the #9 position. Set in Saint Paul, MN, Hamline University is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $50,004. Students borrow a median of $25,530 to complete their Teaching program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $61,106. Set against $25,530 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Hamline University has an acceptance rate of 88%. Get the full Hamline University report
Concordia University Saint Paul placed #10 among the best-value Teaching schools in Minnesota. Set in Saint Paul, MN, Concordia University Saint Paul is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $25,600. Students borrow a median of $29,026 to complete their Teaching program here. Concordia University Saint Paul alumni report median earnings of $59,871 a decade after entry. Set against $29,026 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 79%. More on Concordia University Saint Paul
Saint Marys University Of Minnesota ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teaching schools. Located in Winona, MN, Saint Marys University Of Minnesota is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $45,080 in tuition and fees. Saint Marys University Of Minnesota Teaching students take on a median of $27,081 in debt. Median earnings reach $58,170 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Saint Marys University Of Minnesota admits about 93% of applicants. Get the full Saint Marys University Of Minnesota report
University Of Minnesota Duluth placed #12 among the best-value Teaching schools in Minnesota. University Of Minnesota Duluth is a public school based in Duluth, MN. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,608, with out-of-state students paying around $20,134. University Of Minnesota Duluth Teaching students take on a median of $24,624 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $62,616. Set against $24,624 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Minnesota Duluth admits about 89% of applicants. Get the full University Of Minnesota Duluth report
Walden University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teaching schools. Located in Minneapolis, MN, Walden University is a private for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,067. Walden University Teaching students take on a median of $49,361 in debt. Median earnings reach $42,810 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Walden University
Rasmussen College Minnesota landed the #14 spot for value in Minnesota this year. This private for-profit school is set in St. Cloud, MN. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,199. Typical Teaching student debt is $28,723. Rasmussen College Minnesota alumni report median earnings of $39,080 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $28,723 median debt. More on Rasmussen College Minnesota
Bethel University Minnesota offered strong value this year, earning the #15 position. Located in Saint Paul, MN, Bethel University Minnesota is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $44,226 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $25,639 to complete their Teaching program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $63,764. Set against $25,639 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 88% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full Bethel University Minnesota report
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities offered strong value this year, earning the #16 position. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a public school based in Minneapolis, MN. In-state tuition and fees average $17,214, while out-of-state students pay about $38,362. Students borrow a median of $21,577 to complete their Teaching program here. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities alumni report median earnings of $69,020 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted. Get the full University Of Minnesota Twin Cities report
Augsburg College landed the #17 spot for value in Minnesota this year. Set in Minneapolis, MN, Augsburg College is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $45,452. Students borrow a median of $26,319 to complete their Teaching program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $58,829. Set against $26,319 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Augsburg College admits about 82% of applicants. Read the full report on Augsburg College
The College Of Saint Scholastica offered strong value this year, earning the #18 position. Based in Duluth, MN, The College Of Saint Scholastica is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $41,778. Students borrow a median of $26,755 to complete their Teaching program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $65,934. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The College Of Saint Scholastica admits about 93% of applicants. Read more about The College Of Saint Scholastica
Concordia College At Moorhead landed the #19 spot for value in Minnesota this year. Set in Moorhead, MN, Concordia College At Moorhead is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $31,170. The median Teaching program debt is $26,637. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $59,317. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 63% of applicants are accepted. Get the full Concordia College At Moorhead report
Capella University offered strong value this year, earning the #20 position. Capella University is a private for-profit school based in Minneapolis, MN. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,400. Students borrow a median of $35,998 to complete their Teaching program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $42,189. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Capella University
St Catherine University landed the #21 spot for value in Minnesota this year. Located in Saint Paul, MN, St Catherine University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $38,428. Students borrow a median of $29,883 to complete their Teaching program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $59,282. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 92%. See the full St Catherine University profile
University Of St Thomas Minnesota landed the #22 spot for value in Minnesota this year. Set in Saint Paul, MN, University Of St Thomas Minnesota is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $54,398. Students borrow a median of $23,923 to complete their Teaching program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $73,739 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 85% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on University Of St Thomas Minnesota
Northwestern College Minnesota offered strong value this year, earning the #23 position. Northwestern College Minnesota is a private not-for-profit school based in Saint Paul, MN. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $37,920. The median Teaching program debt is $23,505. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $50,755. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 94% of applicants are accepted. More on Northwestern College Minnesota
North Central University landed the #24 spot for value in Minnesota this year. North Central University is a private not-for-profit school based in Minneapolis, MN. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $32,220. The median Teaching program debt is $25,496. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $45,064. Set against $25,496 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 99% of those who apply are admitted. See the full North Central University profile
Gustavus Adolphus College ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teaching schools. Based in Saint Peter, MN, Gustavus Adolphus College is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $56,076. Gustavus Adolphus College Teaching students take on a median of $26,197 in debt. Gustavus Adolphus College alumni report median earnings of $65,607 a decade after entry. Set against $26,197 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Gustavus Adolphus College admits about 61% of applicants. Read more about Gustavus Adolphus College
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Teaching Degree Schools in Minnesota
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s value ranking:
St Olaf College placed #26 among the best-value Teaching schools in Minnesota. St Olaf College is a private not-for-profit school based in Northfield, MN. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $59,760. Graduates carry a median of $24,507 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $65,543. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. St Olaf College admits about 48% of applicants. See the full St Olaf College profile
Mayo Medical School placed #27 among the best-value Teaching schools in Minnesota. Read the full report on Mayo Medical School
Minnesota School Of Cosmetology Woodbury Campus ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teaching schools. Read the full report on Minnesota School Of Cosmetology Woodbury Campus
Bethany Global University ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teaching schools. Get the full Bethany Global University report
Empire Beauty School Spring Lake Park offered strong value this year, earning the #30 position. Get the full Empire Beauty School Spring Lake Park report
Century College
Century College came in at #31 in this year's value ranking. See the full Century College profile
Summit Academy Opportunities Industrialization Center offered strong value this year, earning the #32 position. More on Summit Academy Opportunities Industrialization Center
University Of Minnesota Morris placed #33 among the best-value Teaching schools in Minnesota. Get the full University Of Minnesota Morris report
Townsend Barber Institute landed the #34 spot for value in Minnesota this year. More on Townsend Barber Institute
Northland Community And Technical College ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teaching schools. Get the full Northland Community And Technical College report
Rochester Community And Technical College came in at #36 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Rochester Community And Technical College
Adler Graduate School came in at #37 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Adler Graduate School
Lake Superior College offered strong value this year, earning the #38 position. Read the full report on Lake Superior College
Anoka Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #39 position. Read more about Anoka Technical College
Crescent Training Dba Crescent Career Center placed #40 among the best-value Teaching schools in Minnesota. Get the full Crescent Training Dba Crescent Career Center report
Northland Community And Technical College Aerospace offered strong value this year, earning the #41 position. More on Northland Community And Technical College Aerospace
South Central College came in at #42 in this year's value ranking. Read more about South Central College
Dakota County Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #43 position. Read more about Dakota County Technical College
Hennepin Technical College ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teaching schools. Read the full report on Hennepin Technical College
Pci Academy Plymouth placed #45 among the best-value Teaching schools in Minnesota. Read more about Pci Academy Plymouth
Macalester College landed the #46 spot for value in Minnesota this year. See the full Macalester College profile
Riverland Community College landed the #47 spot for value in Minnesota this year. See the full Riverland Community College profile
Minnesota West Community And Technical College ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teaching schools. Read the full report on Minnesota West Community And Technical College
Hibbing Community College A Technical And Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #49 position. Get the full Hibbing Community College A Technical And Community College report
Dunwoody College Of Technology came in at #50 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Dunwoody College Of Technology
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Teaching Degree Search (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment — drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Best Colleges For Money · Scope: State · 26 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 95 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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