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General Education Schools in Minnesota

2,028 Education students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, General Education is the 2nd most popular major in the state out of a total 13 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Education Majors in Minnesota

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 education major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of 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

1,120 people in the state and 60,930 in the nation are employed in jobs related to education.

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Wages for General Education Jobs in Minnesota

A typical salary for a education grad in the state is $74,010, compared to a typical salary of $73,680 nationwide.

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

#1

Walden University

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

Graduates earn an average $34,712 after graduation. The average student takes 4.00 years to complete their degree at Walden University. The student loan default rate is 4.70% which is lower than average.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.00%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,010 a year.

#3

Capella University

Minneapolis
133 Degrees in Major Awarded
38,930 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 13% are considered full time. 32 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 5.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at Southwest Minnesota State University. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 51% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

#5

Hamline University

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

An average student at Hamline will pay a net price of $20,474. It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 3.20% which is lower than average.

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

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 2.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,634.

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

It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 1.90% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. In their early career, Minnesota State Mankato grads earn an average salary of $45,056.

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

The average student takes 4.07 years to complete their degree at Gustavus Adolphus. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $24,696.

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

The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at Bemidji State University. Graduates earn an average $43,299 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time.

General Education Careers in MN

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

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

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

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Teacher Education Grade Specific 2,595
Educational Administration 1,314
Teacher Education Subject Specific 1,158
Special Education 846
Student Counseling 532
Other Education 391
Curriculum & Instruction 348
Instructional Media Design 248

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