Education, General master's degree programs in Minnesota
Compare 10 reporting programs using the same federal field and master's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Minnesota
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1Hamline UniversitySaint Paul · Debt not reported$72,2712Capella UniversityMinneapolis · Debt not reported$71,3963Minnesota State University-MankatoMankato · Debt not reported$65,1064Saint Mary's University of MinnesotaWinona · Debt not reported$64,9655Walden UniversityMinneapolis · Debt not reported$64,6946Southwest Minnesota State UniversityMarshall · Debt not reported$60,8737Bethel UniversitySaint Paul · Debt not reported$59,7388University of Minnesota-DuluthDuluth · Debt not reported$58,8499Winona State UniversityWinona · Debt not reported$56,90110St Catherine UniversitySaint Paul · Debt not reported$56,211
CAREER CONTEXT IN MN
What related occupations pay in Minnesota
These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.
25-1081Education Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $78,950
- Middle 50% wage range
- $62,790–$98,040
- State employment
- 950
- Projected growth
- +2.5%
- Annual openings
- 5,300
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Minnesota; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.
ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS
Compare every available outcome
Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hamline University | Saint Paul | $72,271 | Not available |
| 2 | Capella University | Minneapolis | $71,396 | Not available |
| 3 | Minnesota State University-Mankato | Mankato | $65,106 | Not available |
| 4 | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Winona | $64,965 | Not available |
| 5 | Walden University | Minneapolis | $64,694 | Not available |
| 6 | Southwest Minnesota State University | Marshall | $60,873 | Not available |
| 7 | Bethel University | Saint Paul | $59,738 | Not available |
| 8 | University of Minnesota-Duluth | Duluth | $58,849 | Not available |
| 9 | Winona State University | Winona | $56,901 | Not available |
| 10 | St Catherine University | Saint Paul | $56,211 | Not available |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Education, General in Minnesota
What do Education, General master's degree graduates earn in Minnesota?
Across 10 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $60,873 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The current federal release does not contain enough reportable debt figures for this comparison.
Which Minnesota colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Hamline University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.