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Public & Social Service Schools in Minnesota

2,616 students earned Public Administration & Social Service degrees in Minnesota in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Public & Social Service is the 5th most popular major out of a total 31 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public & Social Service Majors in Minnesota

Public Administration & Social Service majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 2,199
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 382
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 382
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 382
Post-Master’s Certificate 35
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 35

Gender Distribution

In Minnesota, a public administration and social service major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of public administration and social service majors in Minnesota is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.5%
  • Black or African American: 38.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.7%
  • White: 39.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 12.6%
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Jobs for Public & Social Service Grads in Minnesota

In this state, there are 122,690 people employed in jobs related to a public administration and social service degree, compared to 5,443,260 nationwide.

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Wages for Public & Social Service Jobs in Minnesota

Public Administration & Social Service grads earn an average of $67,000 in the state and $71,670 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Minnesota that offer public administration and social service degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Walden University

Minneapolis
1,524 Degrees in Major Awarded
49,695 Total Students

The average student takes 4.00 years to complete their degree at Walden University. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Graduates earn an average $34,712 after graduation.

#2

Capella University

Minneapolis
312 Degrees in Major Awarded
38,930 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 13% are considered full time. The 5.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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

It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 82% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time. The 1.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#5

Augsburg University

Minneapolis
79 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
3,346 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. This private school has an average net price of $23,898. The average student takes 4.22 years to complete their degree at Augsburg.

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

A typical student attending St. Cloud State University will pay a net price of $14,581. The 4.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

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

In their early career, St. Scholastica grads earn an average salary of $52,390. The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#7

Hamline University

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate.

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

The student loan default rate of 3.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $46,596 after earning their degree at this institution. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.45 years to graduate.

Public & Social Service Careers in MN

Some of the careers public administration and social service majors go into include:

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 21% $0
Marriage and Family Therapists 20% $52,200
Medical and Health Services Managers 19% $100,090
Substance Abuse Social Workers 16% $51,890
Healthcare Social Workers 12% $58,220
Counselors 11% $38,830
Community and Social Service Specialists 10% $47,670
Social and Community Service Managers 10% $72,170
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 10% $54,380
Social Workers 9% $65,310
Social and Human Service Assistants 8% $34,870
Legislators 8% $20,550
General and Operations Managers 7% $93,540
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 7% $67,060
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 7% $95,830
Managers 7% $118,410
Social Work Professors 5% $67,490
Political Science Professors 4% $85,390
Education Professors 4% $68,090
Social Scientists 3% $81,100
Chief Executives -6% $176,550
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents -15% $73,110

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to public administration and social service.

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Legal Professions 821
Law Enforcement & Firefighting 448
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness 151

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