2026 Best Ethnic Studies Schools in Minnesota

Ethnic Studies degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 25 schools to find the best for ethnic studies students.

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• Best Ethnic Studies Schools in Minnesota

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Best Schools for Ethnic Studies in Minnesota

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall ethnic studies education in Minnesota.

Top Schools in Ethnic Studies

1

University Of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

22 Ethnic Studies Degrees Awarded

$33,000 Median Starting Salary

Leading the list is University Of Minnesota Twin Cities, our #1 school for ethnic studies. This very large public university is located in the city of Minneapolis. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. About 22 ethnic studies degrees were awarded at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities in the most recent year. Students who receive their ethnic studies degree from University Of Minnesota Twin Cities earn around $33,000 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities graduates carry a median of $21,964 in student loans. More information about a degree in ethnic studies from University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

2

Minnesota State University Mankato
Mankato, MN

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

22 Ethnic Studies Degrees Awarded

$53,088 Median Starting Salary

A rank of #2 makes Minnesota State University Mankato one of the top schools for ethnic studies. Set in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State University Mankato is a large public institution. About 54% of students finish within six years. Minnesota State University Mankato awarded about 22 ethnic studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the ethnic studies program make about $53,088 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,585. See the full ethnic studies program report for Minnesota State University Mankato

Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 25 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.