Business programs across Minnesota produce graduates with median earnings of $59,541, ranging from $45,064 to $76,786 ten years after enrollment. Across 24 programs in the state, this variation demonstrates how program selection directly impacts career earnings and management careers trajectories.
Leading the list is University Of Minnesota-Twin Cities, achieving the highest program earnings of $76,799. Saint Johns University follows closely with $71,360, while University Of St Thomas rounds out the top three at $71,304. These top-performing undergraduate business programs demonstrate strong graduate outcomes that justify their positioning in the rankings.
| Rank | School | Location | Earnings | Net Price | Acceptance Rate | Grad Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Minneapolis, MN | $76,799 Median Business Earnings | $7,262 | 77.0% | 84.8% | |
| #2 | University Of St ThomasPrivate | Saint Paul, MN | $71,616 Median Business Earnings | $26,922 | 84.9% | 75.2% |
| #3 | Saint Johns UniversityPrivate | Collegeville, MN | $71,360 Median Business Earnings | $12,907 | 90.5% | 75.7% |
| #4 | College Of Saint BenedictPrivate | Saint Joseph, MN | $68,679 Median Business Earnings | $14,326 | 91.4% | 83.0% |
| #5 | Duluth, MN | $66,455 Median Business Earnings | $6,393 | 81.8% | 64.5% | |
| #6 | Moorhead, MN | $65,439 Median Business Earnings | $20,609 | 63.1% | 71.8% | |
| #7 | Winona, MN | $63,868 Median Business Earnings | $14,421 | 88.8% | 67.7% | |
| #8 | Gustavus Adolphus CollegePrivate | Saint Peter, MN | $63,256 Median Business Earnings | $15,799 | 61.8% | 75.8% |
| #9 | Mankato, MN | $62,945 Median Business Earnings | $11,920 | 91.3% | 54.1% | |
| #10 | Crookston, MN | $62,906 Median Business Earnings | $3,746 | 58.4% | 49.7% | |
| #11 | Hamline UniversityPrivate | Saint Paul, MN | $62,050 Median Business Earnings | $18,011 | 89.8% | 57.7% |
| #12 | Augsburg UniversityPrivate | Minneapolis, MN | $61,427 Median Business Earnings | $21,376 | 76.5% | 52.4% |
| #13 | Bethel UniversityPrivate | Saint Paul, MN | $61,389 Median Business Earnings | $22,031 | 91.0% | 75.2% |
| #14 | Saint Paul, MN | $60,465 Median Business Earnings | $15,356 | 74.9% | 58.8% | |
| #15 | Saint Paul, MN | $59,923 Median Business Earnings | $21,812 | 91.9% | 68.4% | |
| #16 | Morris, MN | $58,889 Median Business Earnings | -$544 | 70.5% | 61.9% | |
| #17 | Saint Cloud, MN | $58,749 Median Business Earnings | $9,772 | 95.0% | 46.9% | |
| #18 | Winona State UniversityPublic | Winona, MN | $57,728 Median Business Earnings | $11,400 | 68.5% | 60.9% |
| #19 | Moorhead, MN | $56,377 Median Business Earnings | $13,260 | 52.6% | 54.6% | |
| #20 | North Central UniversityPrivate | Minneapolis, MN | $55,097 Median Business Earnings | $19,345 | 90.8% | 63.6% |
