Best colleges for Engineering in Minnesota
Ranked by graduate earnings
Minnesota State University - Mankato, Minnesota North College and University of Northwestern-St Paul award the most Engineering degrees and certificates in Minnesota: 41, 27 and 14 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 13 Minnesota colleges offer Engineering and award 162 degrees and certificates a year in all.
The Engineering program, formally known as Engineering, General, encompasses a broad range of disciplines that apply scientific theories and mathematical methods to develop technological solutions. This program is ideal for students…
Top 2 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings
Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.
| # | Institution | Starting salary (1 yr) | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota State University - Mankato Mankato Public · Bachelor's degree | $68,044 | 41 | 54% | — | $27,627 |
| 2 | University of Northwestern-St Paul Saint Paul Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree Small program | $68,516 | 14 | 68% | $23,114 | — |
Colleges awarding the most Engineering degrees in Minnesota
Top 9 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.
| # | Institution | Graduates / yr | Starting salary (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota State University - Mankato Mankato Public | 41 | $68,044 |
| 2 | Minnesota North College Hibbing Public | 27 | Not reported |
| 3 | University of Northwestern-St Paul Saint Paul Private not-for-profit | 14 | $68,516 |
| 4 | Century College White Bear Lake Public | 14 | Not reported |
| 5 | Minnesota State Community and Technical College Fergus Falls Public | 10 | Not reported |
| 6 | Anoka-Ramsey Community College Coon Rapids Public | 9 | Not reported |
| 7 | Saint Paul College Saint Paul Public | 8 | Not reported |
| 8 | University of St Thomas Saint Paul Private not-for-profit | 4 | Not reported |
| 9 | University of Minnesota-Duluth Duluth Public | 1 | Not reported |
ShowHide the other 4 Minnesota colleges offering Engineering
| Institution | City | Control | Graduates / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normandale Community College | Bloomington | Public | 17 |
| Inver Hills Community College | Inver Grove Heights | Public | 9 |
| North Hennepin Community College | Brooklyn Park | Public | 5 |
| Rochester Community and Technical College | Rochester | Public | 3 |
Career outlook
What this program leads to: Engineers, All Other (SOC 17-2199).
What Engineers, All Other earn in Minnesota
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Common questions
Answers for students comparing Engineering programs in Minnesota.
Which Minnesota colleges award the most Engineering degrees?+
Minnesota State University - Mankato (41 graduates a year), Minnesota North College (27 graduates a year) and University of Northwestern-St Paul (14 graduates a year) award the most Engineering degrees and certificates in Minnesota, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 13 Minnesota colleges offer Engineering.
Which Engineering program in Minnesota has the highest-earning graduates?+
By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, Minnesota State University - Mankato tops the list at $68,044. Compare it against graduates a year, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.
How much do Engineers, All Other earn in Minnesota?+
The average annual wage for Engineers, All Other in Minnesota is $125,830 (median $108,850), across about 1,290 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
What is the focus of the Engineering program?+
The Engineering program, formally known as Engineering, General, encompasses a broad range of disciplines that apply scientific theories and mathematical methods to develop technological solutions. This program is ideal for students…
What is the job outlook for Engineers, All Other?+
The national job outlook is about +2.1% growth with around 9,300 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).
What is the typical education requirement?+
A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).
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