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Psychology Schools in Minnesota

In 2020-2021, 6,186 students earned their Psychology degrees in MN.

In terms of popularity, Psychology is the 5th most popular major in the state out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Psychology Majors in Minnesota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,889
Master’s Degree 2,667
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 451
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 451
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 451
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 161
Post-Master’s Certificate 161
Associate Degree 11
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 7
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 7
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 7

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.3%
  • Black or African American: 16.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.1%
  • White: 56.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.0%
  • Other Races: 10.4%
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Jobs for Psychology Grads in Minnesota

13,720 people in the state and 625,220 in the nation are employed in jobs related to psychology.

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Wages for Psychology Jobs in Minnesota

A typical salary for a psychology grad in the state is $93,310, compared to a typical salary of $95,610 nationwide.

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

#1

Capella University

Minneapolis
2,354 Degrees in Major Awarded
38,930 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.20%. This private school has an average net price of $16,545. Graduates earn an average $31,621 after graduation.

#2

Walden University

Minneapolis
1,039 Degrees in Major Awarded
49,695 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.00 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. In their early career, Walden University grads earn an average salary of $34,712.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years. The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 86%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,596 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.45 years.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,581. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time.

163 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
7,552 Total Students

The average student takes 4.77 years to complete their degree at Metro State. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.20%. A typical student attending Metro State will pay a net price of $16,044.

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

The student loan default rate is 3.60% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. 99% of students get financical aid.

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

The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at SMU MN. 25% of the teachers are full time. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at UST MN. The full-time teacher rate is 56%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

99 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
4,577 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,033. 97% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.47 years to graduate.

Psychology Careers in MN

Some of the careers psychology majors go into include:

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 12% $84,630
Psychologists 7% $102,640
Psychology Professors 7% $76,690
Managers 7% $118,410

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

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Education 9,682
Social Sciences 2,741
Communication & Journalism 1,434
History 398
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 235
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 149
Library Science 40

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