Best Psychology, General Schools in Minnesota

Minnesota has 28 colleges offering Psychology, General programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 2,057 recent graduates. Graduates in Minnesota earn $32,973 on average within two years — 13% above the national average of $29,183, making the state one of the stronger markets for this field.

School choice matters significantly: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities graduates earn $35,432 while North Central University graduates earn $25,194 — a $10,238 gap. Research each program's curriculum, employer connections, and career services before deciding.

Schools in MN

$32,973

MN Avg. Earnings

$29,183

National Avg.

1179

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Psychology, General in Minnesota

Public Schools (10)

$32,695

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (16)

$32,595

avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools in Minnesota produce comparable or higher early earnings for Psychology, General graduates, often at lower cost — making them strong value options.

Psychology, General Schools in Minnesota, Ranked by Earnings

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Minneapolis, MN · Public

$35,432

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $34,392

Graduates: 473

Acceptance: 77.0%

The College of Saint Scholastica

Duluth, MN · Private

$33,687

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,901

Graduates: 38

Acceptance: 93.8%

College of Saint Benedict

Saint Joseph, MN · Private

$34,298

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $34,176

Graduates: 52

Acceptance: 91.4%

Saint Johns University

Collegeville, MN · Private

$37,748

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $24,860

Graduates: 24

Acceptance: 90.5%

Walden University

Minneapolis, MN ·

$38,289

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $34,217

Graduates: 111

Acceptance: N/A

Metropolitan State University

Saint Paul, MN · Public

$35,157

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $36,746

Graduates: 112

Acceptance: 96.5%

Augsburg University

Minneapolis, MN · Private

$28,960

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $39,547

Graduates: 26

Acceptance: 76.5%

St Olaf College

Northfield, MN · Private

$35,060

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $27,228

Graduates: 57

Acceptance: 52.1%

Gustavus Adolphus College

Saint Peter, MN · Private

$35,179

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $34,044

Graduates: 67

Acceptance: 61.8%

#10

Minnesota State University-Mankato

Mankato, MN · Public

$36,129

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $33,451

Graduates: 133

Acceptance: 91.3%

#11

Concordia University-Saint Paul

Saint Paul, MN · Private

$32,569

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $36,321

Graduates: 47

Acceptance: 74.9%

#12

Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud, MN · Public

$33,459

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $33,200

Graduates: 59

Acceptance: 95.0%

#13

University of Minnesota-Duluth

Duluth, MN · Public

$32,687

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $33,338

Graduates: 138

Acceptance: 81.8%

#14

Capella University

Minneapolis, MN ·

$36,117

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $35,031

Graduates: 225

Acceptance: N/A

#15

Minnesota State University Moorhead

Moorhead, MN · Public

$29,866

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,505

Graduates: 45

Acceptance: 52.6%

#16

Winona State University

Winona, MN · Public

$30,771

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $35,002

Graduates: 70

Acceptance: 68.5%

#17

University of Minnesota-Morris

Morris, MN · Public

$25,194

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $35,736

Graduates: 51

Acceptance: 70.5%

#18

Bemidji State University

Bemidji, MN · Public

$33,726

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $33,925

Graduates: 45

Acceptance: 70.7%

#19

Crown College

Saint Bonifacius, MN · Private

Southwest Minnesota State University

Marshall, MN · Public

$34,526

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $35,969

Graduates: 24

Acceptance: 68.9%

#21

University of Northwestern-St Paul

Saint Paul, MN · Private

$33,192

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,056

Graduates: 58

Acceptance: 91.9%

#22

Hamline University

Saint Paul, MN · Private

$34,450

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $33,618

Graduates: 52

Acceptance: 89.8%

#23

Concordia College at Moorhead

Moorhead, MN · Private

$30,988

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $25,606

Graduates: 42

Acceptance: 63.1%

#24

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

Winona, MN · Private

$36,401

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $33,601

Graduates: 28

Acceptance: 88.8%

#25

Carleton College

Northfield, MN · Private

$33,719

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,301

Graduates: 21

Acceptance: 22.3%

#26

Macalester College

Saint Paul, MN · Private

$31,133

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $24,116

Graduates: 35

Acceptance: 28.2%

#27

St Catherine University

Saint Paul, MN · Private

$26,353

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $35,677

Graduates: 24

Acceptance: 94.1%

#28

North Central University

Minneapolis, MN · Private

$25,194

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 90.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Psychology, General in Minnesota?

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities ranks #1 for Psychology, General in Minnesota with median graduate earnings of $35,432 within two years of graduation. There are 28 schools offering Psychology, General programs in the state.

How much do Psychology, General graduates earn in Minnesota?

Psychology, General graduates in Minnesota earn an average of $32,973 within two years of graduation. This is 13% above the national average of $29,183 for this major.

What is the hardest Psychology, General school to get into in Minnesota?

Carleton College is the most selective Psychology, General program in Minnesota with an acceptance rate of 22.3%. The average acceptance rate across Psychology, General programs in the state is 74.8%.

Should I attend a public or private school for Psychology, General in Minnesota?

In Minnesota, private Psychology, General programs produce average earnings of $32,595 vs $32,695 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 10 public and 16 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.