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Engineering Schools in Minnesota

2,350 Engineering students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Engineering is the 10th most popular major in the state out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Engineering Majors in Minnesota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,614
Master’s Degree 415
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 151
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 151
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 151
Associate Degree 138
Post-Master’s Certificate 32
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 32

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 6.3%
  • Black or African American: 3.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.6%
  • White: 63.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 18.3%
  • Other Races: 4.7%
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Jobs for Engineering Grads in Minnesota

84,610 people in the state and 3,969,720 in the nation are employed in jobs related to engineering.

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Wages for Engineering Jobs in Minnesota

A typical salary for a engineering grad in the state is $101,620, compared to a typical salary of $101,600 nationwide.

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

1,312 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
52,017 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,092 a year.

309 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,275 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 86% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,505. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $46,596 after earning their degree at this institution.

210 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
9,792 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $56,089 after graduation.

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

In their early career, Minnesota State Mankato grads earn an average salary of $45,056. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

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

The 4.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. A typical student attending St. Cloud State University will pay a net price of $14,581.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,420 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 48%. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 27 to 1.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,281 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.50%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $27,100.

#8

Itasca Community College

Grand Rapids
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,058 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 39%. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,105 a year.

#9

Century College

White Bear Lake
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,203 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 46% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,920 a year.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Winona State grads earn an average salary of $45,279.

Engineering Careers in MN

Some of the careers engineering majors go into include:

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 24% $95,220
Operations Research Analysts 23% $83,850
Mining and Geological Engineers 16% $98,170
Physicists 15% $128,110
Civil Engineers 13% $88,750
Environmental Engineers 12% $0
Aerospace Engineers 12% $116,360
Electronics Engineers 11% $93,190
Industrial Engineers 11% $86,600
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $117,190
Electrical Engineers 10% $95,380
Mechanical Engineers 10% $82,110
Biomedical Engineers 9% $111,860
Chemical Engineers 7% $94,290
Architectural and Engineering Managers 7% $137,720
Cost Estimators 7% $62,710
Health and Safety Engineers 6% $90,340
Materials Engineers 5% $93,180
Computer Network Architects 5% $108,640
Industrial Production Managers 4% $99,830
Systems Software Developers 2% $106,290
Agricultural Engineers 0% $0
Architecture Professors 0% $0
Nuclear Engineers 0% $0
Computer Hardware Engineers -7% $104,760

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

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Computer & Information Sciences 3,852
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 3,106
Mathematics & Statistics 931
Physical Sciences 891
Engineering Technologies 872
Agriculture 657
Natural Resources & Conservation 626
Architecture/Urban Planning 263

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