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Public Health Schools in Minnesota

964 students earned Public Health degrees in Minnesota in the 2020-2021 year.

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 446
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 232
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 232
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 232
Bachelor’s Degree 214
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 62
Post-Master’s Certificate 62
Associate Degree 8
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 2
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 2

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: 6.0%
  • Black or African American: 30.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.6%
  • White: 37.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.2%
  • Other Races: 16.4%
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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:

#1

Walden University

Minneapolis
336 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. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 8% are considered full time.

#2

Capella University

Minneapolis
233 Degrees in Major Awarded
38,930 Total Students

An average student at Capella University will pay a net price of $16,545. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 13% are considered full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

This public school has an average net price of $17,878. Graduates earn an average $51,092 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 82% are considered full time.

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
4,277 Total Students

53% of the teachers are full time. This private school has an average net price of $17,814. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
7,106 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,279 a year. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at Winona State.

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

90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 86% are considered full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

98% of students get financical aid. An average student at UST MN will pay a net price of $31,066. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

The student loan default rate is 4.60% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at St. Cloud State University. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,406 a year.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 25%.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
5,585 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.50%.

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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