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Health Professions Schools in Minnesota

30,844 Health Professions students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

As a degree choice, Health Professions is the 1st most popular major in the state.

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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 10,240
Bachelor’s Degree 9,244
Associate Degree 4,217
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2,436
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2,219
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2,219
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2,219
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1,783
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,783
Post-Master’s Certificate 705
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 705

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: 6.3%
  • Black or African American: 18.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.8%
  • White: 56.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.4%
  • Other Races: 10.3%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in Minnesota

In this state, there are 499,000 people employed in jobs related to a health professions degree, compared to 22,470,500 nationwide.

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Wages for Health Professions Jobs in Minnesota

Health Professions grads earn an average of $65,760 in the state and $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

Capella University

Minneapolis
7,475 Degrees in Major Awarded
38,716 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 32 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,939 after earning their degree at this institution.

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University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis
1,733 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
52,376 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $17,419.

#4

Rasmussen University - Minnesota

St. Cloud
958 Degrees in Major Awarded
10% Graduation Rate
3,914 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,339. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,866 after earning their degree at this institution. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#5

St Catherine University

Saint Paul
951 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
3,904 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.25 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

#6

The College of Saint Scholastica

Duluth
745 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
3,512 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#7

Concordia University, Saint Paul

Saint Paul
569 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
5,545 Total Students

In their early career, Concordia University, Saint Paul grads earn an average salary of $48,414. The 1.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

#8

Minnesota State University - Mankato

Mankato
540 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,576 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. A typical student attending Minnesota State Mankato will pay a net price of $17,488. 85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#9

Winona State University

Winona
411 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
6,545 Total Students

A typical student attending Winona State will pay a net price of $17,546. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,054 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 1.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#10

Century College

White Bear Lake
289 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,678 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid. The 1.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1.

Health Professions Careers in MN

Some of the careers health professions majors go into include:

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Personal Care Aides 34% $25,750
Occupational Therapy Aides 33% $32,960
Physician Assistants 31% $115,200
Home Health Aides 31% $28,660
Nurse Practitioners 28% $115,550
Phlebotomists 26% $37,700
Medical Assistants 25% $39,880
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
Massage Therapists 23% $48,700
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 22% $37,070
Health Specialties Professors 21% $0
Therapists 20% $71,970
Veterinarians 20% $90,750
Athletic Trainers 20% $49,320
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 20% $79,540
Marriage and Family Therapists 20% $52,200
Orthotists and Prosthetists 19% $75,720
Physical Therapist Assistants 19% $54,390
Medical and Health Services Managers 19% $100,090
Nursing Instructors and Professors 18% $0
Physical Therapists 18% $85,100
Occupational Therapy Assistants 18% $50,740
Nurse Anesthetists 16% $184,330
Dietetic Technicians 16% $35,450
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
Medical Secretaries 15% $42,320
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 15% $49,350
Family and General Practitioners 15% $201,730
Health Technologists and Technicians 15% $53,770
Physical Therapist Aides 15% $36,160
Healthcare Support Workers 14% $36,020
Dispensing Opticians 14% $37,900
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 14% $68,060
Dental Laboratory Technicians 14% $45,180
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
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 12% $87,330
Radiation Therapists 12% $79,630
Counselors 11% $38,830
Registered Nurses 11% $77,940
Speech-Language Pathologists 11% $73,880
Occupational Therapists 11% $73,760
Surgical Technologists 11% $58,540
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $117,190
Chiropractors 11% $82,030
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 11% $47,880
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 10% $31,420
Pharmacy Technicians 10% $36,800
Psychiatric Technicians 10% $38,610
Exercise Physiologists 10% $56,720
Medical Equipment Preparers 10% $43,790
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
Medical Appliance Technicians 9% $39,230
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 9% $66,230
Dentists 9% $208,000
Dental Hygienists 8% $73,740
Audiologists 8% $83,080
Marketing Managers 8% $130,990
Dental Assistants 8% $49,220
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
Psychiatric Aides 6% $45,930
Sales Managers 6% $118,490
Nursing Assistants 6% $33,350
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
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 2% $58,830
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants 0% $26,830
Medical Transcriptionists -2% $42,630
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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