Best Degree Completion Programs in Minnesota 2027

Why it ranks #1: 68% of its transfer students earn a degree within eight years (the highest on this list) and its rate is $420 per credit for Minnesota residents (lower than 1 other college on this list).

Concordia University, St. Paul accepts up to 90 transfer credits toward its 120-credit online Bachelor of Arts in Health Care Administration. Transfer applicants submit official college transcripts and generally need a cumulative 2.0 GPA. That leaves as few as 30 credits to finish if you already hold a large block of credit from a Minnesota community college.

Why it ranks #2: 62% of its transfer students earn a degree within eight years (higher than 7 other colleges on this list) and its online rate is $322 per credit for Minnesota residents (lower than 6 other colleges on this list).

Metro State in the Twin Cities lets you study business administration online or on campus, and a 2.0 GPA with 16 transferable credits brings automatic admission. Applicants between a 1.5 and 2.0 GPA can be admitted conditionally. The base undergraduate rate is $322.00 per credit, and the Transferology tool shows how your earlier credits transfer before you apply.

Why it ranks #3: 63% of its transfer students earn a degree within eight years (higher than 8 other colleges on this list) and its rate is $314 per credit for Minnesota residents (lower than 7 other colleges on this list).

Bemidji State University's online Bachelor of Arts in Sociology is meant for returning students, and the university says 24 credits of previous study is sufficient in most cases. The degree totals 120 credits. Because Bemidji is a public Minnesota university, the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum you finished at a two-year college transfers as a complete package.

Why it ranks #4: 61% of its transfer students earn a degree within eight years (higher than 5 other colleges on this list) and its online rate is $375 per credit for Minnesota residents (lower than 3 other colleges on this list).

Minnesota State University, Mankato offers an online Bachelor of Science in Applied Leadership, and transfer applicants submit previous college records for evaluation. It is one of the Minnesota State universities where completing a Transfer Pathway associate degree guarantees junior status, so a community college associate degree can put you well along. Mankato also offers a Communication and Media completion route online.

Why it ranks #5: Its graduates in this field earn a median $87,997 a year (the highest on this list) and 100% of its undergraduates study fully online (higher than 8 other colleges on this list).

Capella University, based in Minneapolis, evaluates prior coursework for its online business degree with a Project Management specialization and publishes up to 135 quarter credits of transfer for the degree. Quarter credits count differently than semester credits, so ask for an evaluation to see what your Minnesota credits convert to.

Why it ranks #6: 44% of its undergraduates study fully online (higher than 6 other colleges on this list) and 55% of its transfer students earn a degree within eight years (higher than 4 other colleges on this list).

The University of Minnesota Crookston offers an online Applied Studies degree that builds on a certificate, diploma or associate degree, and you need 60 completed credits to enter. Online programs run asynchronously, so you study when it suits you. Tuition is $483.70 per credit for 1 to 12 credits, then a flat $6,288 per semester at 13 or more.

Why it ranks #7: 61% of its transfer students earn a degree within eight years (higher than 5 other colleges on this list) and its rate is $295 per credit for Minnesota residents (the lowest on this list).

Minnesota State Moorhead's online Project Management degree is a completion route for people holding an AA, AS or AAS, with a published transfer pathway and remaining general education evaluated. The transfer guide counts 45 core credits toward the 120-credit degree, and online core classes run in eight-week terms, which helps if you work full time.

Why it ranks #8: Its rate is $341 per credit for Minnesota residents (lower than 4 other colleges on this list) and 100% of its undergraduates study fully online (higher than 8 other colleges on this list).

Walden University, based in Minneapolis, offers an online Bachelor of Science in Human Services that totals 181 quarter credits. Walden evaluates eligible transfer credits and publishes a transfer allowance, though Virginia residents have a different limit. If your earlier study was in a Minnesota community college, an evaluation tells you how those credits apply.

Why it ranks #9: Its rate is $341 per credit for Minnesota residents (lower than 4 other colleges on this list) and 54% of its transfer students earn a degree within eight years (higher than 2 other colleges on this list).

Saint Cloud State University provides a Minnesota Psychology Transfer Pathway for compatible prior study, which makes its online Bachelor of Arts in Psychology a natural next step after an associate degree. The degree totals 120 credits, so the pathway lets you see ahead of time how much remains.

Why it ranks #10: Its rate is $305 per credit for Minnesota residents (lower than 8 other colleges on this list) and 54% of its transfer students earn a degree within eight years (higher than 2 other colleges on this list).

Southwest Minnesota State University offers an online BA in Political Science. It accepts transfer credit and asks for transcripts from each institution you attended, and the program page lists a 2.5 minimum GPA. Check your cumulative average first. The Minnesota Transfer Curriculum is designed to transfer as a complete general education package to any public Minnesota college or university.