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2023 Best Public Policy Schools in Minnesota

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$50,368 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Public Policy School for You

In 2020-2021, 97 degrees and certificates were awarded to public policy students who went to a Minnesota college or university. This makes it the #118 most popular major in the state.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Public Policy Schools in Minnesota ranking. Our analysis looked at 4 schools in Minnesota to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Public Policy Schools in Minnesota

Check out the public policy programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Minnesota Schools in Public Policy

#1

St Catherine University

Saint Paul, MN

Our 2023 rankings named St Catherine University the best school in Minnesota for public policy students. St. Kate's is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Saint Paul.

Full Public Policy at St Catherine University Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Public Policy Schools in Minnesota list. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#3

Capella University

Minneapolis, MN

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Capella University is a great place for public policy students. Located in the city of Minneapolis, Capella University is a private for-profit school with a very large student population.

Full Public Policy at Capella University Report

Best Public Policy Colleges in the Plains States Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Missouri 43
Kansas 1
Iowa 1
Nebraska 0
North Dakota 2

Public Policy is one of 5 different types of programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to Public Policy

Related Major Annual Graduates
Social Work 58,326
Public Administration 16,905
Human Services 13,238
Community Organization & Advocacy 3,096
Other Public Administration 588

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 4 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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