Best Business Programs in Minnesota for 2027

Business programs in Minnesota have two rankings on this site so far, Associate's in Accounting and Bachelor's in Finance, drawn from 25 programs analyzed. Of the 22 schools ranked, 15 are public and seven private, and nine offer the program online. Finance is the deepest field, with 12 ranked programs, all at the bachelor's level. The price gap is the widest story here: in-state tuition among the ranked undergraduate programs runs from $5,392 at St Cloud Technical and Community College to $54,540 at Saint Johns University, $49,148 a year apart. 13 of the 22 schools charge in-state students under $10,000 a year.

Rasmussen University-Minnesota appears in both rankings, the only school in Minnesota that does. Pay runs below the national figure: 30,530 accountants and auditors in Minnesota earn a median of $81,600 (BLS, May 2025), $2,080 less than the national median; the accountant salary guide compares every state. Related pay guides: financial analyst salary.

Of the business programs in Minnesota, the largest school is University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, with 56,666 students. The top graduation rate belongs to University of St Thomas, at 76%. Minnesota State University Moorhead is the most selective, admitting 59% of applicants. For distance study, look at Riverland Community College, Northland Community and Technical College and six more.