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Health Professions Schools in Minnesota

In 2020-2021, 12,836 students earned their Health Professions degrees in MN.

In terms of popularity, Health Professions is the 1st most popular major in the state out of a total 31 majors commonly available.

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Education Levels of Health Professions Majors in Minnesota

Health Professions majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 9,527
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2,281
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2,281
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2,281
Post-Master’s Certificate 1,028
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1,028
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Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of health professions majors in Minnesota is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.3%
  • Black or African American: 21.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.2%
  • White: 51.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.0%
  • Other Races: 14.2%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in Minnesota

499,000 people in the state and 22,470,500 in the nation are employed in jobs related to health professions.

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Wages for Health Professions Jobs in Minnesota

A typical salary for a health professions grad in the state is $65,760, compared to a typical salary of $62,500 nationwide.

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

#1

Walden University

Minneapolis
5,421 Degrees in Major Awarded
49,695 Total Students

8% of the teachers are full time. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years.

#2

Capella University

Minneapolis
3,964 Degrees in Major Awarded
38,930 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 32 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 13% of the teachers are full time.

#3

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis
1,357 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
52,017 Total Students

In their early career, UMN Twin Cities grads earn an average salary of $51,092. Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

#4

The College of Saint Scholastica

Duluth
352 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
3,712 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $22,545. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%.

#5

St Catherine University

Saint Paul
321 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
4,277 Total Students

The average student takes 4.25 years to complete their degree at St. Kate's. The full-time teacher rate is 53%. The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average.

#6

Mayo Clinic School of Medicine

Rochester
225 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,223 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 69% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 4 to 1. In their early career, Mayo Clinic School of Medicine grads earn an average salary of $66,872.

#7

Northwestern Health Sciences University

Bloomington
210 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,132 Total Students

56% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, NWHSU grads earn an average salary of $38,692. The average student takes 4.00 years to complete their degree at NWHSU.

#8

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

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

The student loan default rate is 2.00% which is lower than average. In their early career, SMU MN grads earn an average salary of $47,010. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 25% are considered full time.

#9

Minnesota State University - Mankato

Mankato
119 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. 69% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

#10

Winona State University

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,279 after earning their degree at this institution. 63% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.42 years.

Health Professions Careers in MN

Some of the careers health professions majors go into include:

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Physician Assistants 31% $115,200
Nurse Practitioners 28% $115,550
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 25% $77,780
Genetic Counselors 25% $77,040
Computer and Information Research Scientists 25% $130,830
Software Applications Developers 24% $95,220
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 22% $37,070
Health Specialties Professors 21% $0
Therapists 20% $71,970
Athletic Trainers 20% $49,320
Veterinarians 20% $90,750
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 20% $79,540
Marriage and Family Therapists 20% $52,200
Orthotists and Prosthetists 19% $75,720
Medical and Health Services Managers 19% $100,090
Nursing Instructors and Professors 18% $0
Physical Therapists 18% $85,100
Dietetic Technicians 16% $35,450
Nurse Anesthetists 16% $184,330
Community Health Workers 16% $37,600
Substance Abuse Social Workers 16% $51,890
Physicists 15% $128,110
Nurse Midwives 15% $108,480
Optometrists 15% $117,380
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 15% $49,350
Family and General Practitioners 15% $201,730
Health Technologists and Technicians 15% $53,770
Dispensing Opticians 14% $37,900
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 14% $68,060
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 14% $39,060
Medical Scientists 13% $83,670
Healthcare Social Workers 12% $58,220
Recreational Therapists 12% $54,460
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 12% $46,890
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 12% $84,630
Respiratory Therapists 12% $68,240
Radiation Therapists 12% $79,630
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 12% $87,330
Counselors 11% $38,830
Registered Nurses 11% $77,940
Speech-Language Pathologists 11% $73,880
Surgical Technologists 11% $58,540
Occupational Therapists 11% $73,760
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $117,190
Chiropractors 11% $82,030
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 11% $47,880
Pharmacy Technicians 10% $36,800
Exercise Physiologists 10% $56,720
Psychiatric Technicians 10% $38,610
Dietitians and Nutritionists 10% $60,800
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers 10% $54,660
Computer Workers 10% $77,560
Epidemiologists 9% $70,540
Life Scientists 9% $78,430
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 9% $66,230
Dentists 9% $208,000
Audiologists 8% $83,080
Marketing Managers 8% $130,990
Dental Hygienists 8% $73,740
Administrative Services Managers 8% $91,560
Podiatrists 7% $164,210
Psychology Professors 7% $76,690
Managers 7% $118,410
Clergy 7% $47,220
Computer User Support Specialists 6% $53,770
Sales Managers 6% $118,490
Pharmacists 6% $136,540
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 5% $76,510
Fine Artists 5% $56,490
Social Work Professors 5% $67,490
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 5% $52,130
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators -4% $62,550
Rehabilitation Counselors -5% $38,130
Computer Programmers -9% $81,200
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -14% $0

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