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Best Area & Ethnic Studies Colleges in Minnesota

16 accredited institutions in Minnesota offering area & ethnic studies programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

16

Colleges

369

Graduates/yr

7

Public

Bachelor's

Top Degree

Ranked: Area & Ethnic Studies Programs in Minnesota

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Carleton College

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

Minnesota State University-Mankato

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Gustavus Adolphus College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

St Olaf College

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

University of Minnesota-Duluth

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Metropolitan State University

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

College of Saint Benedict

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

University of Minnesota-Morris

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Macalester College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

St Catherine University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Augsburg University

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

Bemidji State University

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Saint Johns University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

University of St Thomas

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

Minnesota State University Moorhead

In-State Tuition

Studying Area & Ethnic Studies in Minnesota

Minnesota has 16 accredited colleges offering area & ethnic studies programs, producing 369 graduates annually. Of these, 7 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Minnesota residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.