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Public Policy Schools in Minnesota

In 2020-2021, 97 students earned their Public Policy degrees in MN.

In this state, Public Policy is the 118th most popular major out of a total 289 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Policy Majors in Minnesota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 78
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8
Bachelor’s Degree 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5
Post-Master’s Certificate 5

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 6.2%
  • Black or African American: 14.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.2%
  • White: 56.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.1%
  • Other Races: 12.4%
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Jobs for Public Policy Grads in Minnesota

There are 15,040 people in the state and 740,490 people in the nation working in public policy jobs.

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Wages for Public Policy Jobs in Minnesota

Public Policy grads earn an average of $94,380 in the state and $99,480 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Minnesota that offer public policy degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

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

In their early career, UMN Twin Cities grads earn an average salary of $51,092. Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

#2

Walden University

Minneapolis
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
49,695 Total Students

8% of the teachers are full time. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years.

#3

Capella University

Minneapolis
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
38,930 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 32 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 13% of the teachers are full time.

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

The average student takes 4.25 years to complete their degree at St. Kate's. The full-time teacher rate is 53%. The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average.

Public Policy Careers in MN

Some of the careers public policy 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
Legislators 8% $20,550
Political Science Professors 4% $85,390
Education Professors 4% $68,090
Social Scientists 3% $81,100

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

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Social Work 2,131
Human Services 717
Public Administration 504
Community Organization & Advocacy 122
Other Public Administration 5

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