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Public Administration Schools in Minnesota

496 Public Admin students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Public Administration is the 19th most popular major out of a total 197 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Administration Majors in Minnesota

Public Admin majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 322
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 164
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 164
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 164
Post-Master’s Certificate 10
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 10

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of public admin majors in Minnesota is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.8%
  • Black or African American: 38.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.4%
  • White: 30.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.6%
  • Other Races: 19.4%
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Jobs for Public Administration Grads in Minnesota

In this state, there are 68,800 people employed in jobs related to a public admin degree, compared to 3,286,920 nationwide.

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Wages for Public Administration Jobs in Minnesota

In this state, public admin grads earn an average of $102,500. Nationwide, they make an average of $102,850.

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There are 8 colleges in Minnesota that offer public admin degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

#1

Walden University

Minneapolis
298 Degrees in Major Awarded
49,695 Total Students

In their early career, Walden University grads earn an average salary of $34,712. It takes the average student 4.00 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 4.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#2

Capella University

Minneapolis
84 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. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 32 to 1.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,092 after earning their degree at this institution. 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.

#3

Hamline University

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

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.10 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,474.

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

It takes the average student 4.61 years to graduate. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,010 after earning their degree at this institution. 100% of students get financical aid. The 2.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
7,552 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,771 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.20%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 69%. 99% of students get financical aid.

Public Administration Careers in MN

Some of the careers public admin majors go into include:

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Social and Community Service Managers 10% $72,170
Legislators 8% $20,550
General and Operations Managers 7% $93,540
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 7% $95,830
Managers 7% $118,410
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 admin.

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Social Work 1,484
Human Services 420
Community Organization & Advocacy 120
Public Policy 91
Other Public Administration 5

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