City Rankings
Best Colleges in Rochester, Minnesota
Top colleges in Rochester ranked by national standing and graduate outcomes -- updated 2026.
Colleges listed: 3
Avg grad earnings: $64,653
Top Colleges in Rochester
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Remaining schools are ordered by median graduate earnings.
| # | School | Grad Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Minnesota-Rochester #404 national | $69,020 |
| 2 | Rochester Community and Technical College #1096 national | $45,287 |
| 3 | Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science | $79,652 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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