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Political Science & Government Schools in Minnesota

In 2020-2021, 685 students earned their Political Science degrees in MN.

A Political Science & Government major is the 30th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Political Science & Government Majors in Minnesota

Political Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 674
Master’s Degree 7
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of political science majors in Minnesota is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.8%
  • Black or African American: 6.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.6%
  • White: 68.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.3%
  • Other Races: 4.4%
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Jobs for Political Science & Government Grads in Minnesota

In this state, there are 10,120 people employed in jobs related to a political science degree, compared to 515,790 nationwide.

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Wages for Political Science & Government Jobs in Minnesota

In this state, political science grads earn an average of $99,800. Nationwide, they make an average of $115,590.

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

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 82%.

#2

St Olaf College

Northfield
49 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
2,953 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $24,052. In their early career, St. Olaf grads earn an average salary of $43,815. The full-time teacher rate is 71%.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 86%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.61 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,581.

#4

Macalester College

Saint Paul
39 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
2,049 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.20%. The full-time teacher rate is 83%.

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

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $31,066. The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at UST MN. The full-time teacher rate is 56%.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,056 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 69%. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
2,230 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,696. The full-time teacher rate is 84%.

#9

Saint Johns University

Collegeville
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
1,668 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $56,662 after graduation. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,487.

#10

College of Saint Benedict

Saint Joseph
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
1,668 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 87%. It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.50%.

Political Science & Government Careers in MN

Some of the careers political science majors go into include:

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Managers 7% $118,410
Economists 5% $68,050
Political Science Professors 4% $85,390
Economics Professors 3% $95,020

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

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Economics 847
Sociology 264
Criminology 253
International Relations & Security 202
Geography & Cartography 143
Anthropology 109
Other Social Sciences 82
General Social Sciences 60

View all majors related to Political Science & Government

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