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Public Policy in Minnesota

Public Policy Schools in Minnesota

Jobs for Public Policy Grads in Minnesota

In this state, there are 15,500 people employed in jobs related to a Public Policy degree, compared to 974,190 nationwide.

Public Policy Jobs Nationwide vs. MN

Wages for Public Policy Jobs in Minnesota

Public Policy grads earn an average of $122,183 in the state and $127,993 nationwide.

Public Policy Wages Nationwide vs. MN

Our data covers 5 colleges in Minnesota offering Public Policy degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,373 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 77%, getting in takes some planning. 91% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $50,409 a year. About 94% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

#3

Walden University

Minneapolis

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $76,759 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $12,498 a year.

#4

Capella University

Minneapolis

Graduates earn a median salary of $79,233 in their first year after graduation. 23% of full-time students return after their first year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $14,436 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $53,793 a year. The school admits about 75% of applicants. 67% of full-time students return after their first year.

Public Policy Careers in MN

Some of the careers Public Policy majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary $66,472
Education Teachers, Postsecondary $98,329
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $46,663
Social Science Research Assistants $41,630
Medical and Health Services Managers $129,557
Political Scientists $71,521
Legislators $167,600
Transportation Planners $50,855
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $42,168

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Public Policy.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Social Work 58,176
Public Administration 13,993
Human Services 11,674
Community Organization & Advocacy 2,651
Other Public Administration 518

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