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General Education Schools in Minnesota

2,028 students earned General Education degrees in Minnesota in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, General Education is the 1st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Education Majors in Minnesota

General Education majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,484
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 384
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 384
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 384
Bachelor’s Degree 68
Associate Degree 55
Post-Master’s Certificate 37
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 37

Gender Distribution

In Minnesota, a general education major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of general education majors in Minnesota is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.5%
  • Black or African American: 16.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.9%
  • White: 61.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.0%
  • Other Races: 12.4%
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Jobs for General Education Grads in Minnesota

In this state, there are 1,120 people employed in jobs related to a general education degree, compared to 60,930 nationwide.

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Wages for General Education Jobs in Minnesota

In this state, general education grads earn an average of $74,010. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,680.

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

#1

Walden University

Minneapolis
1,234 Degrees in Major Awarded
49,695 Total Students

8% of the teachers are full time. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.70%.

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

The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $47,010 after graduation.

#3

Capella University

Minneapolis
133 Degrees in Major Awarded
38,930 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,621 a year. 13% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 32 to 1.

110 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
7,259 Total Students

51% of the teachers are full time. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years.

#5

Hamline University

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $20,474.

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

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 63% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
3,814 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.90%. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $49,758 after graduation.

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

The 3.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. A typical student attending Minnesota State Mankato will pay a net price of $17,159. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,056 a year.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
2,230 Total Students

In their early career, Gustavus Adolphus grads earn an average salary of $47,325. The 1.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
4,577 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.20%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,299 after earning their degree at this institution.

General Education Careers in MN

Some of the careers general education majors go into include:

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Education Professors 4% $68,090

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