Compare 25 Risk Management. programs in Minnesota. Average earnings: $60,302.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Risk Management tells a different story. Across 25 programs in Minnesota, earnings range from $52,875 to $75,971—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities leads with Risk Management graduates earning $75,971, well above the state average of $60,302. Close behind, University of Minnesota-Crookston delivers $72,627 despite higher selectivity (58% vs 77% admission rate), proving program strength operates independently of school prestige.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities graduates borrow $19,500 and face just a 5.0% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. For families including parent loans, University of Minnesota-Crookston leads with a 9.1% burden, maintaining 'Good' affordability.
Highest program earnings: $75,971
Strong outcomes with 77% acceptance
5.0% payment burden | Excellent
9.1% family burden | Good
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $75,971 | 126 | $19,500 | Excellent | $25,729 | Manageable | |
| #2 | $72,627 | 73 | $20,500 | Excellent | $11,092 | Good | |
| #3 | $71,352 | 61 | $21,500 | Excellent | $14,676 | Good | |
| #4 | College Of Saint BenedictPrivate | $69,614 | 50 | $26,944 | Excellent | $15,778 | Manageable |
| #5 | Saint Johns UniversityPrivate | $68,127 | 62 | $27,000 | Good | $32,000 | Challenging |
| #6 | University Of St ThomasPrivate | $67,336 | 171 | $23,250 | Excellent | $24,467 | Manageable |
| #7 | $67,251 | 28 | $21,325 | Excellent | $28,694 | Manageable | |
| #8 | $66,985 | 63 | $26,847 | Good | $29,471 | Challenging | |
| #9 | Hamline UniversityPrivate | $65,303 | 26 | $23,770 | Excellent | $22,739 | Manageable |
| #10 | $63,736 | 132 | $17,832 | Excellent | $15,277 | Good | |
| #11 | North Central UniversityPrivate | $61,788 | 20 | $23,200 | Good | $17,452 | Manageable |
| #12 | $59,984 | 55 | $22,024 | Good | $22,127 | Manageable | |
| #13 | $59,003 | 107 | $21,106 | Excellent | $13,695 | Manageable | |
| #14 | Bethel UniversityPrivate | $58,939 | 129 | $21,500 | Good | $24,157 | Challenging |
| #15 | $58,889 | 22 | $18,995 | Excellent | $11,398 | Manageable | |
| #16 | $57,358 | 39 | $20,000 | Excellent | $16,000 | Manageable | |
| #17 | Winona State UniversityPublic | $55,859 | 147 | $21,500 | Good | $19,316 | Manageable |
| #18 | Augsburg UniversityPrivate | $54,838 | 25 | $25,347 | Good | $17,901 | Challenging |
| #19 | $54,327 | 87 | $21,058 | Good | $11,598 | Manageable | |
| #20 | $52,875 | 136 | $20,000 | Good | $10,000 | Manageable | |
| #21 | $52,172 | 36 | $20,500 | Good | $11,750 | Manageable | |
| #22 | St Catherine UniversityPrivate | $50,829 | 32 | $24,181 | Good | $21,883 | Challenging |
| #23 | Bethany Lutheran CollegePrivate | $47,788 | 18 | $23,000 | Manageable | $13,078 | Challenging |
| #24 | Crown CollegePrivate | $47,506 | 12 | $22,500 | Manageable | $17,533 | Challenging |
| #25 | Bemidji State UniversityPublic | $47,083 | 194 | $19,750 | Good | $12,173 | Challenging |
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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