Cheapest Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences Colleges in Minnesota

University of Minnesota-Crookston delivers the state's most affordable Health Services education at just $10,874 net cost, while the Twin Cities campus achieves an impressive 84.80% graduation rate despite moderate costs. Minnesota's healthcare sector, anchored by Mayo Clinic and UnitedHealth Group, creates steady demand for allied health professionals. Private options like Saint Mary's and Saint Scholastica cost nearly double at around $22,000-$24,000 annually, though both maintain acceptance rates above 96%.

Programs

$10,874 – $23,949

Net Price Range

$49,270

Avg. Program Earnings

64.4%

Avg. Graduation Rate

5 Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	University of Minnesota-Crookston Crookston, Minnesota	$10,874	$13,120	49.7%	57.2%
2	University of Minnesota-Rochester Rochester, Minnesota	$12,785	$14,400	56.9%	71.7%
3	University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, Minnesota	$17,139	$16,488	84.8%	74.9%
4	Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Winona, Minnesota	$21,034	$43,160	67.7%	96.8%
5	The College of Saint Scholastica Duluth, Minnesota	$23,949	$40,454	63.0%	96.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the $13,000 cost difference between the cheapest and most expensive programs?

University of Minnesota-Crookston costs $10,874 while College of Saint Scholastica reaches $23,949, reflecting the public-private divide. The Minnesota State Grant system helps reduce costs at public universities, particularly benefiting students at the Crookston and Rochester campuses.

How do graduation rates vary among these affordable programs?

Twin Cities leads with 84.80% graduation rates despite moderate costs at $17,139 net price. Rochester follows at 56.90%, while Crookston sits at 49.70% despite offering the lowest tuition in the state.

Does earning potential justify the cost differences in Minnesota health programs?

Available earnings data shows $49,270 median income for graduates from both Rochester and Twin Cities campuses. This suggests similar career outcomes regardless of whether students choose the $12,785 Rochester option or the $17,139 Twin Cities program.

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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.