Compare 22 Auditing. programs in Minnesota. Average earnings: $64,204.
With top graduates earning $80,603, Auditing stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $16K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
The University of Minnesota-Twin Cities leads with Auditing graduates earning $80,603, well above the $64,204 average across Minnesota's 22 programs. Saint Johns University follows at $74,757, demonstrating how program outcomes vary independently of school rankings—both deliver strong results through different approaches.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities graduates borrow $19,500 and face just a 4.6% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. For families including parent loans, Southwest Minnesota State leads with an 11.0% family burden, still rated 'Good' for affordability.
Highest program earnings: $80,603
Strong outcomes with 77% acceptance
4.6% payment burden | Excellent
11.0% family burden | Good
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $80,603 | 122 | $19,500 | Excellent | $25,729 | Good | |
| #2 | Saint Johns UniversityPrivate | $74,757 | 59 | $27,000 | Excellent | $32,000 | Manageable |
| #3 | Gustavus Adolphus CollegePrivate | $73,508 | 16 | $26,774 | Excellent | $34,265 | Manageable |
| #4 | University Of St ThomasPrivate | $70,313 | 70 | $23,250 | Excellent | $24,467 | Manageable |
| #5 | Augsburg UniversityPrivate | $69,716 | 27 | $25,347 | Excellent | $17,901 | Manageable |
| #6 | Hamline UniversityPrivate | $69,388 | 16 | $23,770 | Excellent | $22,739 | Manageable |
| #7 | $68,558 | 78 | $22,024 | Excellent | $22,127 | Manageable | |
| #8 | College Of Saint BenedictPrivate | $66,880 | 26 | $26,944 | Good | $15,778 | Manageable |
| #9 | $66,787 | 87 | $21,106 | Excellent | $13,695 | Good | |
| #10 | $65,319 | 20 | $26,847 | Good | $29,471 | Challenging | |
| #11 | $65,096 | 9 | $20,500 | Excellent | $11,750 | Good | |
| #12 | $63,825 | 69 | $21,058 | Excellent | $11,598 | Good | |
| #13 | $62,214 | 28 | $21,500 | Excellent | $14,676 | Manageable | |
| #14 | Winona State UniversityPublic | $60,283 | 47 | $21,500 | Excellent | $19,316 | Manageable |
| #15 | $59,279 | 33 | $20,000 | Excellent | $10,000 | Good | |
| #16 | $59,124 | 13 | $21,325 | Excellent | $28,694 | Challenging | |
| #17 | Bemidji State UniversityPublic | $58,965 | 43 | $19,750 | Excellent | $12,173 | Manageable |
| #18 | $57,746 | 12 | $20,000 | Excellent | $16,000 | Manageable | |
| #19 | St Catherine UniversityPrivate | $57,341 | 8 | $24,181 | Good | $21,883 | Challenging |
| #20 | $55,893 | 56 | $20,500 | Good | $11,092 | Manageable | |
| #21 | Bethel UniversityPrivate | $54,869 | 17 | $21,500 | Good | $24,157 | Challenging |
| #22 | $52,026 | 27 | $17,832 | Good | $15,277 | Manageable |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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