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Best Design and Applied Arts Schools in Minnesota
Top Design and Applied Arts programs in Minnesota ranked by national standing and graduate earnings -- updated 2026.
Programs listed: 10
Avg major earnings: $50,024
Top Design and Applied Arts Programs in Minnesota
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Earnings reflect graduates of this specific major.
| # | School | 4yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Minnesota #104 national | $56,160 |
| 2 | University of Minnesota-Duluth #390 national | $38,265 |
| 3 | St Catherine University #632 national | N/A |
| 4 | Bemidji State University #676 national | $37,053 |
| 5 | Concordia University-Saint Paul #678 national | N/A |
| 6 | Minnesota State University Moorhead #762 national | $44,640 |
| 7 | University of Northwestern-St Paul #854 national | N/A |
| 8 | Minneapolis College of Art and Design #859 national | $36,890 |
| 9 | Dunwoody College of Technology #913 national | N/A |
| 10 | Saint Cloud State University #1203 national | N/A |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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