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General Education Schools in Minnesota

In 2020-2021, 1,905 students earned their Education degrees in MN.

As a degree choice, General Education is the 5th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Education Majors in Minnesota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,484
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 384
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 384
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 384
Post-Master’s Certificate 37
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 37

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.3%
  • Black or African American: 17.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.4%
  • White: 61.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.1%
  • Other Races: 12.8%
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Jobs for General Education Grads in Minnesota

In this state, there are 1,120 people employed in jobs related to an education degree, compared to 60,930 nationwide.

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Wages for General Education Jobs in Minnesota

Education grads earn an average of $74,010 in the state and $73,680 nationwide.

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

#1

Walden University

Minneapolis
1,233 Degrees in Major Awarded
49,695 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.70% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $34,712 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.00%.

#3

Capella University

Minneapolis
133 Degrees in Major Awarded
38,930 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 32 to 1. 13% of the teachers are full time.

105 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
7,259 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. 51% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,872.

#5

Hamline University

Saint Paul
42 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,113 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.20% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
7,106 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. In their early career, Winona State grads earn an average salary of $45,279. The 2.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
3,814 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The student loan default rate is 1.90% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. In their early career, Minnesota State Mankato grads earn an average salary of $45,056. The student loan default rate of 3.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $43,299 after graduation.

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

86% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,505. The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

General Education Careers in MN

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Education Professors 4% $68,090

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

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Educational Administration 1,314
Teacher Education Grade Specific 1,231
Special Education 679
Student Counseling 532
Teacher Education Subject Specific 502
Curriculum & Instruction 348
Instructional Media Design 248
Teaching English or French 125

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