Cheapest Public Health Colleges in Minnesota

Saint Cloud State University charges just $14,485 net annually for its Public Health program, creating an $16,040 gap between the cheapest and most expensive options among Minnesota's 11 programs. The state's healthcare sector, anchored by employers like Mayo Clinic and UnitedHealth Group, provides strong job prospects for graduates. Public universities dominate the affordable end, with five of the six cheapest programs coming from state schools. Graduate earnings range from $30,409 at University of Minnesota-Duluth to $39,249 at University of St Thomas, while acceptance rates span from 56% to 96% across institutions.

Programs

$14,485 – $30,525

Net Price Range

$35,710

Avg. Program Earnings

57.6%

Avg. Graduation Rate

11 Public Health 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	Bemidji State University Bemidji, Minnesota	$17,050	$10,164	53.4%	77.5%
3	Concordia University-Saint Paul Saint Paul, Minnesota	$17,566	$25,000	58.8%	69.1%
4	Minnesota State University Moorhead Moorhead, Minnesota	$17,816	$10,336	54.6%	56.6%
5	Winona State University Winona, Minnesota	$18,148	$10,498	60.9%	73.8%
6	Capella University Minneapolis, Minnesota	$18,305	$14,436	33.3%
7	University of Minnesota-Duluth Duluth, Minnesota	$18,464	$14,318	64.5%	80.7%
8	Rasmussen University-Minnesota St. Cloud, Minnesota	$19,071	$10,899	53.2%
9	Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Winona, Minnesota	$21,034	$43,160	67.7%	96.8%
10	St Catherine University Saint Paul, Minnesota	$21,563	$49,758	65.1%	92.5%
11	University of St Thomas Saint Paul, Minnesota	$30,525	$52,284	75.2%	77.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Saint Cloud State the most affordable Public Health option?

Saint Cloud State charges $14,485 net annually with a 95% acceptance rate, making it accessible both financially and academically. The program graduates earn a median of $35,416 while carrying just $15,000 in debt.

How do public and private program costs compare?

Public universities average $16,828 net cost compared to $21,722 for private institutions. However, private schools like University of St Thomas show higher graduate earnings at $39,249 versus public averages.

Is there a connection between cost and graduation rates?

The data shows mixed results, with affordable Winona State achieving a 61% graduation rate while expensive University of St Thomas reaches 75%. Saint Cloud State maintains a 47% rate despite its low cost.

Does Minnesota offer financial aid for Public Health students?

The Minnesota State Grant specifically helps low-income students with tuition costs at participating institutions. This aid can significantly reduce net prices at public universities already charging lower base tuition.

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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.