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Education Schools in Minnesota

6,976 Education students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Education is the 2nd most popular major out of a total 31 majors commonly available.

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Education Levels of Education Majors in Minnesota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 4,677
Post-Master’s Certificate 1,324
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1,324
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 975
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 975
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 975
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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: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 15.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.2%
  • White: 64.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
  • Other Races: 11.7%
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Jobs for Education Grads in Minnesota

In this state, there are 176,070 people employed in jobs related to an education degree, compared to 8,653,610 nationwide.

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Wages for Education Jobs in Minnesota

Education grads earn an average of $68,540 in the state and $77,170 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
1,806 Degrees in Major Awarded
49,695 Total Students

The average student takes 4.00 years to complete their degree at Walden University. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 8% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 4.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#2

Capella University

Minneapolis
1,463 Degrees in Major Awarded
38,930 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 13% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $31,621 after graduation. This private school has an average net price of $16,545.

#3

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

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

The 2.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,101. The full-time teacher rate is 25%.

#4

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

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

It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate. 80% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 82% are considered full time.

#5

Concordia University, Saint Paul

Saint Paul
412 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
5,585 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $15,880. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,090 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time.

#6

Minnesota State University - Mankato

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

This public school has an average net price of $17,159. The student loan default rate is 3.60% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $45,056 after graduation.

#7

Hamline University

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

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 42%. 100% of students get financical aid.

#8

Minnesota State University - Moorhead

Moorhead
230 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
5,547 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. 65% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.42 years to graduate.

#9

Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud
220 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
11,841 Total Students

The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at St. Cloud State University. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.60%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,581.

#10

University of St Thomas Minnesota

Saint Paul
192 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
9,792 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. In their early career, UST MN grads earn an average salary of $56,089. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time.

Education Careers in MN

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 21% $0
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 18% $40,320
Coaches and Scouts 15% $37,760
Preschool Teachers 15% $34,200
Environmental Science Professors 14% $89,100
Business Professors 14% $80,720
Preschool Education Administrators 14% $53,770
Interpreters and Translators 14% $53,250
Teachers 12% $0
Education Administrators 11% $73,980
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 11% $62,760
Geography Professors 10% $75,320
Biological Science Professors 9% $76,960
Instructional Coordinators 8% $68,810
Psychology Professors 7% $76,690
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 7% $55,330
Librarians 7% $63,680
Teacher Assistants 7% $31,380
Education, Training, and Library Workers 6% $47,740
Agricultural Sciences Professors 5% $0
Elementary and Secondary School Education Administrators 5% $106,560
High School Teachers 5% $61,570
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 5% $67,320
Postsecondary Education Administrators 5% $95,330
Middle School Special Education Teachers 5% $64,760
Elementary School Teachers 5% $61,830
Technical Education High School Teachers 5% $63,270
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 5% $60,790
Special Education Professors 5% $61,920
Middle School Teachers 5% $58,390
Mathematical Science Professors 5% $70,200
Kindergarten Teachers 5% $58,140
Special Education Teachers 4% $66,930
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 4% $0
Multimedia Collections Specialists 4% $59,650
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 4% $76,500
Physics Postsecondary Professors 4% $88,120
Political Science Professors 4% $85,390
Education Professors 4% $68,090
Sociology Professors 4% $76,370
English Language and Literature Professors 4% $60,950
Social Scientists 3% $81,100
Economics Professors 3% $95,020
History Professors 3% $74,340
Chemistry Professors 3% $75,390
Special Education Preschool Teachers 2% $60,840
Computer Science Professors 2% $83,440
Anthropology and Archeology Professors 0% $80,720
Social Sciences Professors 0% $72,080
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 0% $88,020
Home Economics Professors 0% $0
Technical Education Teachers 0% $62,750

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

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Psychology 3,279
Social Sciences 235
Communication & Journalism 151
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 68
Library Science 33
History 29
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 20

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