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Public Policy Schools in Minnesota

91 Public Policy students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Public Policy is the 47th most popular major in the state out of a total 197 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Policy Majors in Minnesota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 78
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.5%
  • Black or African American: 15.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.4%
  • White: 59.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.4%
  • Other Races: 11.0%
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Jobs for Public Policy Grads in Minnesota

There are 15,040 people in the state and 740,490 people in the nation working in public policy jobs.

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Wages for Public Policy Jobs in Minnesota

Public Policy grads earn an average of $94,380 in the state and $99,480 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Minnesota that offer public policy degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

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

Graduates earn an average $51,092 after graduation. The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at UMN Twin Cities. 80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#2

Walden University

Minneapolis
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
49,695 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.70%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,712 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years.

#3

Capella University

Minneapolis
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
38,930 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,621 a year. The student loan default rate is 5.20% which is lower than average. An average student at Capella University will pay a net price of $16,545.

Public Policy Careers in MN

Some of the careers public policy majors go into include:

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 21% $0
Medical and Health Services Managers 19% $100,090
Legislators 8% $20,550
Political Science Professors 4% $85,390
Education Professors 4% $68,090
Social Scientists 3% $81,100

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

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Social Work 1,484
Public Administration 496
Human Services 420
Community Organization & Advocacy 120
Other Public Administration 5

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