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Public Health Schools in Minnesota

864 Public Health students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

In terms of popularity, Public Health is the 4th most popular major in the state out of a total 26 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Health Majors in Minnesota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 390
Bachelor’s Degree 220
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 200
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 200
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 200
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 45
Post-Master’s Certificate 45
Associate Degree 6
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 7.9%
  • Black or African American: 30.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.1%
  • White: 39.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.5%
  • Other Races: 11.8%
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Jobs for Public Health Grads in Minnesota

19,100 people in the state and 898,630 in the nation are employed in jobs related to public health.

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Wages for Public Health Jobs in Minnesota

In this state, public health grads earn an average of $71,870. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,690.

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

#2

Capella University

Minneapolis
233 Degrees in Major Awarded
38,716 Total Students

In their early career, Capella University grads earn an average salary of $36,939. 32 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private school has an average net price of $17,840.

199 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
52,376 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate. 82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 82% are considered full time.

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
3,904 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $19,206. It takes the average student 4.25 years to graduate. The 1.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at Winona State. In their early career, Winona State grads earn an average salary of $49,054. The 1.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
9,884 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 0.40% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
9,336 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $60,194 after earning their degree at this institution. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
10,774 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,679 a year. 90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
4,701 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $20,556. The 1.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. 27% of the teachers are full time.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
5,545 Total Students

27% of the teachers are full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $15,862.

Public Health Careers in MN

Some of the careers public health 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
Community Health Workers 16% $37,600
Physicists 15% $128,110
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 14% $68,060
Epidemiologists 9% $70,540
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 5% $76,510
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 5% $52,130

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

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Nursing 14,890
Mental & Social Health Services 2,487
Health/Medical Admin Services 2,015
Allied Health Professions 756
Rehabilitation Professions 603
Bioethics/Medical Ethics 561
Allied Health Services 531
Dental Support Services 461

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