Best Philosophy Schools in Minnesota

Minnesota has 5 colleges offering Philosophy programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 46 recent graduates. Graduates earn $30,093 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $29,380.

5
Schools in MN
$30,093
MN Avg. Earnings
$29,380
National Avg.
147
Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Philosophy in Minnesota

Public Schools (2)
$25,194
avg. 2yr earnings
Private Schools (3)
$31,725
avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $6,531 more in early earnings on average, but typically cost more. Compare net price to determine which offers better ROI.

Philosophy Schools in Minnesota, Ranked by Earnings

#1
University of Minnesota-Duluth logo

University of Minnesota-Duluth

Duluth, MN · Public

N/A
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $25,278
Graduates: 20
Acceptance: 81.8%
#2
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities logo

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Minneapolis, MN · Public

$25,194
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $29,883
Graduates: 26
Acceptance: 77.0%
#3
Gustavus Adolphus College logo

Gustavus Adolphus College

Saint Peter, MN · Private

$37,568
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 61.8%
#4
St Olaf College logo

St Olaf College

Northfield, MN · Private

$35,416
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 52.1%
#5
Hamline University logo

Hamline University

Saint Paul, MN · Private

$22,192
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 89.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Philosophy in Minnesota?
University of Minnesota-Duluth ranks #1 for Philosophy in Minnesota with median graduate earnings of N/A within two years of graduation. There are 5 schools offering Philosophy programs in the state.
How much do Philosophy graduates earn in Minnesota?
Philosophy graduates in Minnesota earn an average of $30,093 within two years of graduation. This is 2% above the national average of $29,380 for this major.
What is the hardest Philosophy school to get into in Minnesota?
St Olaf College is the most selective Philosophy program in Minnesota with an acceptance rate of 52.1%. The average acceptance rate across Philosophy programs in the state is 72.5%.
Should I attend a public or private school for Philosophy in Minnesota?
In Minnesota, private Philosophy programs produce average earnings of $31,725 vs $25,194 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 2 public and 3 private options in the state.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.