Cheapest Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions Colleges in Minnesota

Saint Cloud State University leads Minnesota's most affordable mental health programs with net costs of just $14,485, nearly $4,000 below the next cheapest option. Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates earn $39,153 annually while Metropolitan State University graduates command $48,097, creating a $9,000 salary gap among public options. With UnitedHealth Group and Mayo Clinic driving healthcare employment across the state, these programs feed directly into Minnesota's $50 billion health services sector.

Programs

$14,485 – $28,439

Net Price Range

$44,446

Avg. Program Earnings

54.8%

Avg. Graduation Rate

8 Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Saint Cloud State University Saint Cloud, Minnesota	$14,485	$10,117	46.9%	95.3%
2	Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato, Minnesota	$18,609	$9,490	54.1%	70.7%
3	Metropolitan State University Saint Paul, Minnesota	$19,181	$9,780	38.4%	81.7%
4	St Catherine University Saint Paul, Minnesota	$21,563	$49,758	65.1%	92.5%
5	North Central University Minneapolis, Minnesota	$23,574	$29,460	63.6%	90.8%
6	Oak Hills Christian College Bemidji, Minnesota	$24,674	$18,910	30.8%
7	Crown College Saint Bonifacius, Minnesota	$27,324	$30,200	64.3%	66.6%
8	Bethel University Saint Paul, Minnesota	$28,439	$42,930	75.2%	72.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Saint Cloud State University the most affordable option?

Saint Cloud State offers the lowest net price at $14,485 with in-state tuition of just $10,117. The university maintains a 95.28% acceptance rate while producing graduates who earn $46,087 annually, making it accessible yet financially rewarding.

How do earnings vary between Minnesota's public mental health programs?

Metropolitan State University graduates earn $48,097 annually compared to $39,153 at Minnesota State-Mankato, despite similar net costs around $18,000-$19,000. Metropolitan State also reports the lowest average debt at $21,335 among public options.

Does program cost correlate with graduation rates in Minnesota?

Higher-priced programs generally show better completion rates, with Bethel University achieving 75.20% graduation at $28,439 net cost. However, Saint Cloud State breaks this pattern with a 46.90% rate despite being the cheapest option at $14,485.

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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.