Compare 12 Environmental Studies. programs in Minnesota. Average earnings: $41,971.
Environmental Studies programs produce graduates earning between $29,559 and $50,765—a $21K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 12 ranked programs in Minnesota, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
At the top, University of Minnesota-Duluth produces Environmental Studies graduates earning $50,765, well above the state average of $41,971. Minnesota State University-Mankato follows at $49,117, proving that regional publics compete effectively with larger systems when evaluated on program-specific outcomes.
Highest program earnings: $50,765
Strong outcomes with 81.8% acceptance
10.5% payment burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
17.8% family burden | Manageable - payment 12-18% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $50,765 | 34 | $22,024 | Good | $22,127 | Challenging | |
| #2 | $49,117 | 7 | $21,106 | Good | $13,695 | Challenging | |
| #3 | $48,212 | 26 | $20,500 | Good | $11,092 | Manageable | |
| #4 | $48,030 | 123 | $19,500 | Good | $25,729 | High | |
| #5 | Gustavus Adolphus CollegePrivate | $45,254 | 24 | $26,774 | Manageable | $34,265 | High |
| #6 | Saint Johns UniversityPrivate | $44,047 | 12 | $27,000 | Manageable | $32,000 | High |
| #7 | St Olaf CollegePrivate | $43,254 | 23 | $26,000 | Manageable | $40,568 | High |
| #8 | $41,518 | 17 | $21,058 | Manageable | $11,598 | Challenging | |
| #9 | Bemidji State UniversityPublic | $39,195 | 22 | $19,750 | Manageable | $12,173 | High |
| #10 | Hamline UniversityPrivate | $35,060 | 9 | $23,770 | High | $22,739 | High |
| #11 | University Of St ThomasPrivate | $29,639 | 19 | $23,250 | High | $24,467 | High |
| #12 | Macalester CollegePrivate | $29,559 | 18 | $23,000 | High | $36,129 | High |
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.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
