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Education Schools in Minnesota

10,018 students earned Education degrees in Minnesota in the 2020-2021 year.

An Education major is the 3rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Education Majors in Minnesota

Education majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 4,677
Bachelor’s Degree 2,486
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1,324
Post-Master’s Certificate 1,324
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 975
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 975
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 975
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 292
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 292
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 292
Associate Degree 220
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 44
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 44

Gender Distribution

In Minnesota, a education major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of education majors in Minnesota is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.5%
  • Black or African American: 12.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.6%
  • White: 69.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.7%
  • Other Races: 9.7%
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Jobs for Education Grads in Minnesota

176,070 people in the state and 8,653,610 in the nation are employed in jobs related to education.

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Wages for Education Jobs in Minnesota

A typical salary for a education grad in the state is $68,540, compared to a typical salary of $77,170 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Minnesota that offer education degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Walden University

Minneapolis
1,924 Degrees in Major Awarded
49,695 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.00 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,712 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 8%.

#2

Capella University

Minneapolis
1,463 Degrees in Major Awarded
38,930 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 32 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 13%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $16,545.

888 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
52,017 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 82%. The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,878.

618 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
5,152 Total Students

25% of the teachers are full time. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $21,101.

611 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,761 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,159. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.60%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

449 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
5,585 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $48,090 after graduation. The 3.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $15,880.

415 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
5,547 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $39,289 after graduation. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.42 years.

391 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
11,841 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,581.

#9

Hamline University

Saint Paul
372 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,113 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $46,060 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.10 years. The 3.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

302 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
7,106 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,279 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,634. The full-time teacher rate is 63%.

Education Careers in MN

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 21% $0
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 18% $40,320
Coaches and Scouts 15% $37,760
Preschool Teachers 15% $34,200
Environmental Science Professors 14% $89,100
Business Professors 14% $80,720
Interpreters and Translators 14% $53,250
Preschool Education Administrators 14% $53,770
Teachers 12% $0
Education Administrators 11% $73,980
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 11% $62,760
Geography Professors 10% $75,320
Biological Science Professors 9% $76,960
Instructional Coordinators 8% $68,810
Psychology Professors 7% $76,690
Teacher Assistants 7% $31,380
Librarians 7% $63,680
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 7% $55,330
Education, Training, and Library Workers 6% $47,740
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 6% $40,730
Agricultural Sciences Professors 5% $0
Elementary and Secondary School Education Administrators 5% $106,560
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 5% $67,320
High School Teachers 5% $61,570
Postsecondary Education Administrators 5% $95,330
Elementary School Teachers 5% $61,830
Technical Education High School Teachers 5% $63,270
Middle School Special Education Teachers 5% $64,760
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 5% $60,790
Special Education Professors 5% $61,920
Middle School Teachers 5% $58,390
Mathematical Science Professors 5% $70,200
Kindergarten Teachers 5% $58,140
Special Education Teachers 4% $66,930
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 4% $0
Multimedia Collections Specialists 4% $59,650
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 4% $76,500
Physics Postsecondary Professors 4% $88,120
Political Science Professors 4% $85,390
Education Professors 4% $68,090
Sociology Professors 4% $76,370
English Language and Literature Professors 4% $60,950
Social Scientists 3% $81,100
Economics Professors 3% $95,020
History Professors 3% $74,340
Chemistry Professors 3% $75,390
Special Education Preschool Teachers 2% $60,840
Computer Science Professors 2% $83,440
Anthropology and Archeology Professors 0% $80,720
Social Sciences Professors 0% $72,080
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 0% $88,020
Home Economics Professors 0% $0
Technical Education Teachers 0% $62,750

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to education.

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Psychology 6,179
Social Sciences 2,741
Communication & Journalism 1,434
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 408
History 398
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 235
Library Science 40

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