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 | $90,171 Median Business Earnings | $6,642 | 79.8% | 85.3% | |
| #2 | University Of St ThomasPrivate | Saint Paul, MN | $85,150 Median Business Earnings | $28,131 | 85.4% | 76.4% |
| #3 | Gustavus Adolphus CollegePrivate | Saint Peter, MN | $84,815 Median Business Earnings | $12,015 | 61.0% | 76.6% |
| #4 | College Of Saint BenedictPrivate | Saint Joseph, MN | $81,968 Median Business Earnings | $12,981 | 91.5% | 77.1% |
| #5 | Bethel UniversityPrivate | Saint Paul, MN | $79,880 Median Business Earnings | $22,218 | 87.8% | 71.4% |
| #6 | Crookston, MN | $79,462 Median Business Earnings | $5,758 | 87.9% | 49.8% | |
| #7 | Saint Johns UniversityPrivate | Collegeville, MN | $77,509 Median Business Earnings | $10,354 | 90.6% | 75.4% |
| #8 | Saint Paul, MN | $76,577 Median Business Earnings | $16,406 | 78.9% | 45.9% | |
| #9 | Augsburg UniversityPrivate | Minneapolis, MN | $74,483 Median Business Earnings | $21,318 | 82.0% | 51.7% |
| #10 | Mankato, MN | $73,656 Median Business Earnings | $12,339 | 88.4% | 53.9% | |
| #11 | Duluth, MN | $73,534 Median Business Earnings | $7,256 | 88.8% | 64.7% | |
| #12 | Minneapolis, MN | $72,471 Median Business Earnings | $22,072 | 98.9% | 66.1% | |
| #13 | Winona, MN | $72,464 Median Business Earnings | $16,182 | 92.8% | 66.0% | |
| #14 | Saint Paul, MN | $69,514 Median Business Earnings | $26,696 | 93.5% | 68.1% | |
| #15 | St Catherine UniversityPrivate | Saint Paul, MN | $69,459 Median Business Earnings | $17,890 | 91.8% | 61.3% |
| #16 | Moorhead, MN | $67,748 Median Business Earnings | $20,950 | 62.6% | 61.1% | |
| #17 | Moorhead, MN | $67,726 Median Business Earnings | $11,129 | 58.8% | 57.3% | |
| #18 | Winona State UniversityPublic | Winona, MN | $67,193 Median Business Earnings | $10,224 | 75.5% | 56.9% |
| #19 | Saint Cloud, MN | $66,837 Median Business Earnings | $8,909 | 94.8% | 40.3% | |
| #20 | St. Louis Park, MN | $66,379 Median Business Earnings | $15,304 | 93.8% | 46.7% |
