2024 Best of Business: Education
College/ University
Gold | University of Minnesota
You don’t have to look far to find a University of Minnesota–Twin Cities alumnus locally or globally. There are more than 485,000 living graduates, and 63% of them live in Minnesota. Powered by their education and experience, Gophers are making an impact in their communities and professions. One of the top-15 research universities in the United States, the U gives students access to professors who advance their fields, both in the classroom or through research. Cross-disciplinary connections abound, thanks to being just one of five universities nationwide to house medical, law, engineering, veterinary medicine, and agriculture schools in one institution.
Silver | University of St. Thomas
Bronze | Gustavus Adolphus College; Macalester College (tie)
MBA program
Gold | University of Minnesota, Carlson School of Management
The Carlson School of Management has pursued its mission for more than 100 years, educating future leaders to use business as a force for good and solve real-world problems. About 850 students pursue MBAs annually in a variety of formats, from full- and part-time to online and executive MBAs. Experiential learning and international experiences are hallmarks of the Carlson MBA, with students often working on projects for local Fortune 500 companies. Carlson overflows with opportunities to specialize, including a STEM-designated management science MBA and dual degrees that pair an MBA with eight disciplines, including law, pharmacy, and public policy.
Silver | University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business
Bronze | St. Catherine University School of Business
