5 Business colleges in Minnesota with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $62,070.
Top Business graduates on this list earn over $69,020—and these schools actually serve the students who need them most. With mobility scores at the 60th percentile or above, these 5 programs deliver both access and results.
University Of Minnesota-Twin Cities leads the rankings, producing Business graduates earning $69,020 while maintaining a 95th percentile mobility score. Across Minnesota, these mobility-focused programs average $62,070 in graduate earnings—demonstrating that schools serving low-income students can compete on outcomes.
University Of Minnesota-Twin Cities delivers a double win: 95th percentile for mobility with just a 5.5% payment burden, meaning graduates keep most of their earnings. College Of Saint Benedict serves 19% Pell Grant recipients while maintaining an 8.1% burden, landing in the 'Excellent' affordability category.
Earnings: $69,020 | Mobility: 95th percentile
23% Pell students with $58,532 earnings
5.5% payment burden | Excellent
13.5% family burden | Manageable
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $69,020 | $19,500 | Excellent | $25,729 | Manageable | 95th percentile mobility | |
| #2 | College Of Saint BenedictPrivate | $63,260 | $26,944 | Good | $15,778 | Manageable | 81th percentile mobility |
| #3 | $62,616 | $22,024 | Excellent | $22,127 | Manageable | 81th percentile mobility | |
| #4 | Winona State UniversityPublic | $58,532 | $21,500 | Good | $19,316 | Manageable | 76th percentile mobility |
| #5 | $56,922 | $21,106 | Excellent | $13,695 | Good | 74th percentile mobility |
Our social mobility rankings answer: "Which schools deliver the best outcomes for students from low-income backgrounds?"
This is not simply "which schools admit the most low-income students" — it's which schools both serve low-income students and deliver strong earnings outcomes.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
