Metropolitan State University
Saint Paul, Minnesota · Public · 5,616 undergraduates
All 36 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Minnesota high-school graduate (about $37,835/yr). Another 51 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $15,238 |
| $30k to $48k | $16,656 |
| $48k to $75k | $16,659 |
| $75k to $110k | $18,994 |
| $110k and up | $21,905 |
| All families (average) | $16,863 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $71,209 | +$33,374 | clears the bar | $17,500 | 0.5 yrs |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $58,568 | +$20,733 | clears the bar | $17,500 | 0.8 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $55,824 | +$17,989 | clears the bar | $17,750 | 1 yr |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $83,504 | +$45,669 | clears the bar | $12,541 | 0.3 yrs |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $92,342 | +$54,507 | clears the bar | $19,287 | 0.4 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $64,481 | +$26,646 | clears the bar | $16,146 | 0.6 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $72,457 | +$34,622 | clears the bar | $18,976 | 0.5 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $89,595 | +$51,760 | clears the bar | $38,159 | 0.7 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's Degree | $79,007 | +$41,172 | clears the bar | $50,693 | 1.2 yrs |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $60,755 | +$22,920 | clears the bar | $17,698 | 0.8 yrs |
| Human Services, General | Bachelor's Degree | $51,009 | +$13,174 | clears the bar | $16,547 | 1.3 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $74,237 | +$36,402 | clears the bar | $18,750 | 0.5 yrs |
| Information Science/Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $81,539 | +$43,704 | clears the bar | $17,640 | 0.4 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $85,000 | +$47,165 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $67,031 | +$29,196 | clears the bar | $16,625 | 0.6 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 36 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 48% of students receive Pell grants · 44% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.