Cheapest Education Colleges in Minnesota

University of Minnesota-Morris stands out with the state's lowest net price at $9,110 for Education, Other programs, while Saint Mary's University costs more than double at $21,034. This wide cost gap between public and private options reflects Minnesota's strong commitment to accessible teacher preparation, particularly important given the state's education sector employs over 300,000 workers. The Twin Cities campus graduates earn $43,399 annually, benefiting from Minnesota's major employers like 3M and Target that value educational leadership roles.

Programs

$9,110 – $21,034

Net Price Range

$41,276

Avg. Program Earnings

70.1%

Avg. Graduation Rate

5 Education, Other Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	University of Minnesota-Morris Morris, Minnesota	$9,110	$14,288	61.9%	77.7%
2	University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, Minnesota	$17,139	$16,488	84.8%	74.9%
3	University of Minnesota-Duluth Duluth, Minnesota	$18,464	$14,318	64.5%	80.7%
4	Martin Luther College New Ulm, Minnesota	$20,483	$17,770	71.4%	83.7%
5	Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Winona, Minnesota	$21,034	$43,160	67.7%	96.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes University of Minnesota-Morris the most affordable option?

Morris offers the lowest net price at $9,110 with an in-state tuition of just $14,288, making it significantly cheaper than other Education, Other programs. The campus maintains a solid 61.90% graduation rate while accepting 77.66% of applicants, providing both affordability and accessibility.

How do earnings compare between Minnesota's Education, Other programs?

Graduates from the Twin Cities campus earn $43,399 annually, about $4,200 more than Duluth graduates at $39,153. Twin Cities graduates also carry less debt at $17,021 compared to Duluth's $25,250, creating better financial outcomes overall.

Is there a significant difference between public and private program costs?

Public universities offer substantially lower costs, with net prices ranging from $9,110 to $18,464 compared to private options starting at $20,483. Saint Mary's University charges $43,160 in tuition but reduces to a $21,034 net price through financial aid.

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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.