Best colleges for engineering in Minnesota

    University of Minnesota-Twin Cities ranks first in Minnesota for engineering value (#136 nationally, value score 52.5): graduates earn $90,061 4 years after the bachelor's degree, and the average net price is $17,330 a year.

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition · Source: College Scorecard field of study, reporting year 2025 · 6 Minnesota colleges ranked · Updated November 4, 2026

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    Best engineering colleges in Minnesota

    University of Minnesota-Twin Cities ranks first in Minnesota for engineering value (#136 nationally, value score 52.5): graduates earn $90,061 4 years after the bachelor's degree, and the average net price is $17,330 a year. 6 Minnesota colleges qualify. At the median one, engineering graduates earn $89,513 and the average net price is $17,404 a year.

    Source: U.S. College Scorecard field of study, 2025

    What the data shows

    Key findings

    • 6 Minnesota colleges qualify. At the median one, engineering graduates earn $89,513 and the average net price is $17,404 a year.
    • The highest engineering earnings in the state are at University of St Thomas-Minnesota ($91,683), ranked #4 in the state once cost, debt and graduation rate count.
    • The lowest average net price among them is at Saint Cloud State University: $16,062 a year.
    Median earnings
    $89,513
    National: $91,742
    Median net price
    $17,404
    National: $17,499
    Median federal debt
    $22,250
    engineering graduates
    Public colleges
    5 of 6
    in this list

    6 colleges

    The Minnesota ranking

    Ordered by the national value score; the national rank is shown with each college. Earnings are medians 4 years after the bachelor's degree.

    1. Rank in Minnesota 1

      University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

      Minneapolis, MN · Public · #136 nationally

      52.5Value
      Earnings
      $90,061
      Net price
      $17,330
      Federal debt
      $19,500
      Graduation rate
      85%
    2. Rank in Minnesota 2

      Winona State University

      Winona, MN · Public · #186 nationally

      45.3Value
      Earnings
      $91,528
      Net price
      $17,413
      Federal debt
      $22,000
      Graduation rate
      59%
    3. Rank in Minnesota 3

      University of Minnesota-Duluth

      Duluth, MN · Public · #208 nationally

      42.2Value
      Earnings
      $88,965
      Net price
      $17,395
      Federal debt
      $20,500
      Graduation rate
      64%
    4. Rank in Minnesota 4

      University of St Thomas-Minnesota

      Saint Paul, MN · Private nonprofit · #250 nationally

      35.2Value
      Earnings
      $91,683
      Net price
      $31,532
      Federal debt
      $27,000
      Graduation rate
      74%
    5. Rank in Minnesota 5

      Saint Cloud State University

      Saint Cloud, MN · Public · #275 nationally

      31.6Value
      Earnings
      $87,503
      Net price
      $16,062
      Federal debt
      $22,500
      Graduation rate
      44%
    6. Rank in Minnesota 6

      Minnesota State University-Mankato

      Mankato, MN · Public · #313 nationally

      21.1Value
      Earnings
      $85,286
      Net price
      $19,702
      Federal debt
      $25,169
      Graduation rate
      56%

    Method: the same value score as the national engineering ranking (earnings, debt relative to earnings, average net price and graduation rate, each a national percentile). Data: College Scorecard, reporting year 2025; 2026–27 edition, verified Nov 2026.

    Questions about engineering colleges in Minnesota

    What are the best colleges for engineering in Minnesota?

    By CollegesRef value score, the top 3 Minnesota colleges for engineering are University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (value score 52.5), Winona State University (value score 45.3) and University of Minnesota-Duluth (value score 42.2). The score weighs graduate earnings, debt relative to earnings, average net price and graduation rate.

    Which Minnesota college has the highest earnings for engineering graduates?

    University of St Thomas-Minnesota: its engineering graduates have median earnings of $91,683 4 years after the bachelor's degree.

    What is the most affordable engineering college in Minnesota on this list?

    Saint Cloud State University has the lowest average net price of the ranked Minnesota colleges, $16,062 a year after grants. A family's own price depends on income and aid.

    How many Minnesota colleges are ranked for engineering?

    6 Minnesota colleges have a engineering bachelor's program with enough graduates and reported earnings, plus a published net price and graduation rate. Ranks shown are national; the state rank is their order within Minnesota.