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Public Health Schools in Minnesota

In 2020-2021, 964 students earned their Public Health degrees in MN.

A Public Health major is the 22nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Public Health Majors in Minnesota

Public Health majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 446
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 232
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 232
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 232
Bachelor’s Degree 214
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 62
Post-Master’s Certificate 62
Associate Degree 8
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 2
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of public health majors in Minnesota is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.0%
  • Black or African American: 30.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.6%
  • White: 37.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.2%
  • Other Races: 16.4%
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Jobs for Public Health Grads in Minnesota

In this state, there are 19,100 people employed in jobs related to a public health degree, compared to 898,630 nationwide.

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Wages for Public Health Jobs in Minnesota

A typical salary for a public health grad in the state is $71,870, compared to a typical salary of $75,690 nationwide.

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

#1

Walden University

Minneapolis
336 Degrees in Major Awarded
49,695 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.70% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $34,712 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years.

#2

Capella University

Minneapolis
233 Degrees in Major Awarded
38,930 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 32 to 1. 13% of the teachers are full time.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at UMN Twin Cities. 82% of the teachers are full time.

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
4,277 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 53%.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.42 years. In their early career, Winona State grads earn an average salary of $45,279. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

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

The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it.

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $31,066. 56% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 65%. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.00%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,010 a year.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $48,090 after earning their degree at this institution.

Public Health Careers in MN

Some of the careers public health majors go into include:

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 21% $0
Medical and Health Services Managers 19% $100,090
Community Health Workers 16% $37,600
Physicists 15% $128,110
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 14% $68,060
Epidemiologists 9% $70,540
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 5% $76,510
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 5% $52,130

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

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Nursing 14,890
Mental & Social Health Services 2,487
Health/Medical Admin Services 2,015
Allied Health Professions 756
Rehabilitation Professions 603
Bioethics/Medical Ethics 561
Allied Health Services 531
Dental Support Services 461

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