Best social work colleges in Minnesota

Social work bachelor graduates in Minnesota earn a weighted average salary of $46,973 3 years after graduation. This places Minnesota graduate earnings in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, social work graduates earn 18% less than the total graduating bachelor class in the state.

Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.

Our social work rankings cover 14 of the 16 programs available in Minnesota, accounting for 91% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or cost data.

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#1 in Minnesota | #24 in Social Work nationally

St Catherine University

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Economic score 4.15

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Cost $18,611

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $55,686

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 67%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#2 in Minnesota | #46 in Social Work nationally
Economic score 6.15

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Cost $23,793

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $53,049

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 67%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#3 in Minnesota | #76 in Social Work nationally

Bemidji State University

Bemidji, Minnesota

Economic score 7.78

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $16,075

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $48,772

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 55%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#4 in Minnesota | #82 in Social Work nationally

Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud, Minnesota

Economic score 8.04

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Cost $14,719

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $48,016

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 53%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#5 in Minnesota | #85 in Social Work nationally

Winona State University

Winona, Minnesota

Economic score 8.21

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Cost $17,699

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $48,600

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 64%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#6 in Minnesota | #132 in Social Work nationally

Metropolitan State University

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Economic score 10.66

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Cost $19,523

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $47,860

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 65%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#7 in Minnesota | #134 in Social Work nationally
Economic score 10.84

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Cost $23,430

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $48,482

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 71%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#8 in Minnesota | #146 in Social Work nationally
Economic score 11.72

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Cost $17,812

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $46,679

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 57%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#9 in Minnesota | #180 in Social Work nationally
Economic score 14.39

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Cost $17,330

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $45,091

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 60%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#10 in Minnesota | #182 in Social Work nationally

University of St Thomas

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Economic score 14.53

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Cost $28,233

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $47,656

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 80%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#11 in Minnesota | #186 in Social Work nationally
Economic score 15.02

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Cost $14,727

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $44,189

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 51%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#12 in Minnesota | #213 in Social Work nationally

Bethel University

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Economic score 19.51

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Cost $28,721

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $45,919

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 74%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#13 in Minnesota | #277 in Social Work nationally

Augsburg University

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Economic score 72.10

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Cost $24,183

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $41,424

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 63%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#14 in Minnesota | #282 in Social Work nationally

St Olaf College

Northfield, Minnesota

Economic score 123.45

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Cost $21,996

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $39,729

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 85%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.