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Psychology Schools in Minnesota

In 2020-2021, 3,279 students earned their Psychology degrees in MN.

A Psychology major is the 4th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Psychology Majors in Minnesota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 2,667
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 451
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 451
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 451
Post-Master’s Certificate 161
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 161

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.2%
  • Black or African American: 21.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.8%
  • White: 49.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.3%
  • Other Races: 12.4%
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Jobs for Psychology Grads in Minnesota

There are 13,720 people in the state and 625,220 people in the nation working in psychology jobs.

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Wages for Psychology Jobs in Minnesota

In this state, psychology grads earn an average of $93,310. Nationwide, they make an average of $95,610.

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

#1

Capella University

Minneapolis
1,874 Degrees in Major Awarded
38,930 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.20%. 100% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 32 to 1.

#2

Walden University

Minneapolis
880 Degrees in Major Awarded
49,695 Total Students

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

136 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. The 2.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,878. 80% of students get financical aid.

79 Degrees in Major Awarded
267 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 29%. The student loan default rate is 1.10% which is lower than average.

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

In their early career, UST MN grads earn an average salary of $56,089. This private school has an average net price of $31,066. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.40%.

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

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. Graduates earn an average $43,406 after graduation.

#8

Crown College

Saint Bonifacius
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
1,485 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,847 a year. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,796. Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years.

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

Graduates earn an average $45,056 after graduation. 99% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate.

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

This public school has an average net price of $17,680. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,289 a year.

Psychology Careers in MN

Some of the careers psychology majors go into include:

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 12% $84,630
Psychologists 7% $102,640
Psychology Professors 7% $76,690
Managers 7% $118,410

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

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Education 6,976
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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