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Cheapest Ecology Colleges in Minnesota

Ranked by lowest net price after financial aid. See our methodology.

Saint Cloud State University offers the most affordable Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology program in Minnesota at $14,485 net cost, while Saint Mary's University charges $21,034 despite being private. Minnesota's strong healthcare sector, anchored by Mayo Clinic, creates research opportunities for biology graduates studying population dynamics and evolutionary patterns. The $4,000 cost difference between the cheapest and most expensive programs reflects the value of the state's public university system.
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Programs
$14,485 – $21,034
Net Price Range
$28,598
Avg. Program Earnings
61.5%
Avg. Graduation Rate

5 Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $14,485 $10,117 46.9% 95.3%
2 $17,050 $10,164 53.4% 77.5%
3 $17,139 $16,488 84.8% 74.9%
4 $17,816 $10,336 54.6% 56.6%
5 $21,034 $43,160 67.7% 96.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the wide earnings gap between Minnesota biology programs?

Bemidji State graduates earn $30,409 annually while Saint Cloud State graduates earn $26,570, a difference of nearly $4,000. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities falls between these at $28,816, suggesting that location and program focus affect career outcomes more than school prestige.

How do graduation rates compare among Minnesota's affordable biology programs?

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities leads with an 84.8% graduation rate despite moderate costs at $17,139. Saint Mary's achieves 67.7% completion rates but costs $21,034. The public universities range from 46.9% to 54.6% graduation rates with significantly lower price tags.

Does acceptance rate indicate program competitiveness in Minnesota biology programs?

Saint Cloud State accepts 95.3% of applicants while charging the lowest net price at $14,485. Minnesota State Moorhead is most selective at 56.6% acceptance with moderate costs. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities balances selectivity at 74.9% acceptance with strong outcomes.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.