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2026 Best Women’s Studies Schools in Minnesota

2 Colleges in the United States
14 Women's Studies Degrees Awarded
$53,088 Avg Early-Career Salary

Women’s Studies programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 20 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best women’s studies schools.

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Best Schools for Women’s Studies in Minnesota

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall women’s studies education in Minnesota.

Top Schools in Women’s Studies

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Minnesota State University Mankato is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in women's studies. Located in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State University Mankato is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. There were roughly 14 women's studies students who graduated with this degree at Minnesota State University Mankato in the most recent data year. Women's Studies graduates of Minnesota State University Mankato earn a median of $53,088 early in their careers. Minnesota State University Mankato graduates carry a median of $24,585 in student loans. More information about a degree in women's studies from Minnesota State University Mankato

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 20 schools evaluated.

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