Best Online and Campus Psychology Schools in Minnesota
The following guide to psychology schools in Minnesota provides you with essential information to help you make an informed decision as to the best psychology program for your particular goals.
Table of Contents
- Minnesota Psychology School Facts
- Top-Ranked Psychology Programs
- Top 25 Bachelor’s in Psychology Programs
- Graduate Psychology Program Comparison
- Related Articles
Minnesota Psychology School Facts
- There are 33 not-for-profit colleges and universities with psychology degree programs in Minnesota.1
- 1 school offers an associate degree in psychology.1
- 31 schools offer a bachelor’s degree in psychology.1
- 9 schools offer a master’s or advanced degree in psychology.1
- 7 schools ranked in College Factual’s Best General Psychology Schools 2024.2
- 1 school ranked in Psychology Degree 411’s Top Schools With Online Psychology Programs.3
- 2 schools ranked in The Princeton Review’s Great Schools for Psychology Majors 2024.4
- 2 schools ranked in Times Higher Education’s Best Universities for Psychology 2023.5
- 10 schools ranked in Most Affordable Schools With a Bachelor’s in Psychology.1
Nationally Ranked Top Psychology Programs in Minnesota
Our curated list of third-party and proprietary rankings can be useful in measuring the overall value and reputation of a program. Lists include College Factual, Psychology Degree 411, The Princeton Review, and Times Higher Education. Note if one of these lists is not present below, no schools in the state were named on it. Generally, schools and programs ranked on multiple lists tend to be stronger in academic quality.
Schools Ranked on Multiple Lists
- Bemidji State University
- Bethany Lutheran College
- Concordia University-Saint Paul
- Minnesota State University-Mankato
- University of Minnesota-Duluth3
- University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
- Winona State University
College Factual’s Best Psychology Schools 2024
- University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (#10)
- University of St Thomas Minnesota (#99)
- Capella University (#125)
- University of Minnesota-Duluth (#126)
- College of Saint Benedict (#127)
- Minnesota State University-Mankato (#158)
- Walden University (#188)2
Psychology Degree 411’s Top Schools With Online Psychology Programs
- University of Minnesota-Duluth (#29)3
The Princeton Review’s Great Schools for Psychology Majors 2024
- Carleton College
- University of Minnesota-Twin Cities4
Times Higher Education’s Best Universities for Psychology 2023
- University of Minnesota (#29)
- Boston University (#48)5
Most Affordable Schools With a Bachelor’s in Psychology
The following Minnesota schools with bachelor’s degrees in psychology have the lowest average net prices. Please note that we grouped regional campuses together and included a range for the net price of these schools. We have included each school’s graduation rate, a key quality metric.
- University of Minnesota Regional Campuses ($11,169-$18,031 / Grad rate: 53%-84%)
- Saint Cloud State University ($14,065 / Grad rate: 44%)
- Southwest Minnesota State University ($15,004 / Grad rate: 41%)
- Bemidji State University ($15,561 / Grad rate: 50%)
- Minnesota State University Regional Campuses ($16,809-$17,939 / Grad rate: 53%-55%)
- Concordia University-Saint Paul ($17,776 / Grad rate: 51%)
- Winona State University ($18,187 / Grad rate: 60%)
- Bethany Lutheran College ($18,525 / Grad rate: 57%)
- St. Catherine University ($19,976 / Grad rate: 64%)1
Top 25 Bachelor’s in Psychology Programs in Minnesota
This table compares the top 25 bachelor’s in psychology programs from not-for-profit schools in Minnesota based on a graduation rate 50% or above and an annual net price below $31,000. A high graduation rate is a top indicator of student success, and affordability is a key consideration for prospective undergrad students. Programs in bold text offer hybrid or online options.
| School | Grad Rate*1 | Accept Rate1 | Median Debt*6 | Median Earnings*6 | Full Price In State1 | Full Price Out of State1 | Net Price*1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota-Morris | 58% | 78% | $18,995 | $49,414 | $23,642 | $25,772 | $11,169 |
| University of Minnesota-Crookston | 53% | 57% | $20,500 | $49,197 | $22,802 | $22,802 | $12,894 |
| Bemidji State University | 50% | 78% | $19,750 | $50,297 | $19,702 | $19,702 | $15,561 |
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | 84% | 75% | $19,500 | $65,087 | $27,753 | $46,993 | $16,018 |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato | 53% | 71% | $21,106 | $55,008 | $20,050 | $29,420 | $16,809 |
| Concordia University-Saint Paul | 51% | 69% | $17,832 | $56,424 | $34,600 | $34,600 | $17,776 |
| Minnesota State University Moorhead | 55% | 57% | $20,000 | $49,476 | $20,340 | $29,176 | $17,939 |
| University of Minnesota-Duluth | 62% | 81% | $22,024 | $59,144 | $23,764 | $29,154 | $18,031 |
| Winona State University | 60% | 74% | $21,500 | $55,391 | $20,146 | $26,878 | $18,187 |
| Bethany Lutheran College | 57% | 58% | $23,000 | $45,251 | $37,280 | $37,280 | $18,525 |
| St. Catherine University | 64% | 93% | $24,181 | $54,838 | $57,770 | $57,770 | $19,976 |
| Oak Hills Christian College | 53% | N.Av. | $20,980 | $31,021 | $27,470 | $27,470 | $20,744 |
| Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota | 65% | 97% | $21,500 | $58,188 | $51,370 | $51,370 | $22,843 |
| Hamline University | 69% | 81% | $23,770 | $57,170 | $57,829 | $57,829 | $23,021 |
| Concordia College at Moorhead | 69% | 66% | $26,847 | $55,054 | $39,426 | $39,426 | $23,087 |
| North Central University | 59% | 91% | $23,200 | $42,445 | $36,940 | $36,940 | $23,374 |
| The College of Saint Scholastica | 67% | 97% | $20,000 | $61,672 | $50,406 | $50,406 | $24,578 |
| Augsburg University | 56% | 77% | $25,347 | $56,814 | $53,633 | $53,633 | $25,409 |
| Crown College | 52% | 67% | $22,500 | $45,299 | $39,180 | $39,180 | $25,504 |
| University of Northwestern-St Paul | 70% | 93% | $21,325 | $47,202 | $45,984 | $45,984 | $25,704 |
| St Olaf College | 85% | 56% | $26,000 | $66,260 | $67,100 | $67,100 | $26,171 |
| Saint John’s University | 76% | 86% | $27,000 | $75,423 | $64,054 | $64,054 | $27,982 |
| College of Saint Benedict | 78% | 88% | $26,944 | $61,071 | $64,030 | $64,030 | $28,746 |
| Bethel University | 75% | 72% | $21,500 | $58,664 | $52,760 | $52,760 | $29,915 |
| University of St Thomas | 80% | 77% | $23,250 | $72,582 | $62,953 | $62,953 | $30,137 |
*See Table Notes at bottom of page.
Comparison of All Graduate Psychology Programs in Minnesota
This table compares all of Minnesota’s graduate-level psychology programs from not-for-profit schools on multiple factors.
We’ve included accreditation status by the American Psychological Association (APA), the Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council (MPCAC), and the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). We also highlight the levels offered, 2020-2022 pass rates for the Examination for Professional Practice of Psychology (EPPP), and tuition information. Note EPPP scores are reported by degree type (clinical, counseling, or school psychology) and level (PhD or PsyD), so some schools may be listed more than once to include all pass rates. Schools in bold text offer hybrid or online options. Tuition per credit hour is more relevant for master’s and PsyD programs due to the fact that PhD students typically receive more program-awarded funding.
| School | Accreditation7-10 | Levels Offered | EPPP Pass Rate 2020-2211 | EPPP # Taking 2020-2211 | Grad Tuition Per Credit Hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augsburg University | APA | PsyD | 100% | 6 | $1,220 |
| Minnesota State University Moorhead | NASP | MS | — | — | $573 |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato | NASP | MA, PsyD | — | — | $741 |
| Saint Cloud State University | — | MS | — | — | $517 |
| Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota | APA | PsyD | 61% | 28 | $610 |
| University of Minnesota-Duluth | — | MA | — | — | $1,593 |
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (Clinical PhD) | APA, NASP | MA, PhD | 88% | 17 | $1,593 |
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (Counseling PhD) | APA, NASP | MA, PhD | 88% | 8 | $1,593 |
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (School PhD) | APA, NASP | MA, PhD | 100% | 11 | $1,593 |
| University of St Thomas | APA | MA, PsyD | 73% | 26 | $842 |
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*Table Notes:
-N.Av. indicates data is not available.
-Metrics are institution-wide unless otherwise noted.
-Graduation rate is completion percentage within six years of start.
-Median (average) debt is cumulative federal loan debt for undergraduate completers in 2020-2021.
-Median earnings are from the 2020-2021 cohort 10 years post school entry.
-Net price is the average yearly price paid by full-time, first-year undergraduate students receiving financial aid. See NCES for more in-depth information.
References:
1. National Center for Education Statistics College Navigator: https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/
2. College Factual, Best Colleges Offering Degrees in Psychology (Nationwide): https://www.collegefactual.com/majors/psychology/rankings/top-ranked/#
3. Psychology Degree 411 Top Schools With Online Psychology Programs: https://www.psychologydegree411.com/degrees/online/
4. The Princeton Review. The Best 388 Colleges, 2023 Edition. The Princeton Review, 2022.
5. Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023 – Psychology: https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/2023/subject-ranking/psychology
6. Department of Education College Scorecard: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
7. American Psychological Association Accredited Programs: https://accreditation.apa.org/accredited-programs
8. Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs, Directory: https://www.cacrep.org/directory/
9. Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council Accredited Programs: https://mpcacaccreditation.org/accredited-programs/
10. National Association for School Psychologists, Approved Programs: https://apps.nasponline.org/standards-and-certification/graduate-program-approval-and-accreditation/approved-accredited.aspx
11. The Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards, 2023 Psychology Licensing Exam Scores by Doctoral Program: https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.asppb.net/resource/resmgr/eppp_/2023_dr_rpt_012024.pdf