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2026 Best Outdoor Education Schools in Minnesota

1 Colleges in the United States
30 Outdoor Education Degrees Awarded
$48,737 Avg Early-Career Salary

Outdoor Education programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their outdoor education programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools to find the best for outdoor education students.

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Best Schools for Outdoor Education in Minnesota

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the outdoor education degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Outdoor Education

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Our analysis ranked Minnesota State University Mankato the best school in the country for a degree in outdoor education. Set in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State University Mankato is a large public institution. About 54% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 13 outdoor education students who graduated with this degree at Minnesota State University Mankato in the most recent data year. Graduates of the outdoor education program make about $53,088 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,260. Read more about the outdoor education program at Minnesota State University Mankato

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Hibbing Community College A Technical And Community College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in outdoor education, landing the #2 spot this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Hibbing. About 17 outdoor education degrees were awarded at Hibbing Community College A Technical And Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, outdoor education degree recipients from Hibbing Community College A Technical And Community College generally make around $44,387. Hibbing Community College A Technical And Community College graduates carry a median of $17,029 in student loans. Get the full outdoor education details for Hibbing Community College A Technical And Community College

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 3 schools evaluated.

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