Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, Minnesota · Public · 5,088 undergraduates
Of 53 programs with reported earnings, 52 leave graduates out-earning a typical Minnesota high-school graduate (about $37,835/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 119 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $8,909 |
| $30k to $48k | $9,871 |
| $48k to $75k | $12,034 |
| $75k to $110k | $14,781 |
| $110k and up | $18,989 |
| All families (average) | $13,529 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $56,168 | +$18,333 | clears the bar | $15,500 | 0.8 yrs |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Bachelor's Degree | $80,331 | +$42,496 | clears the bar | $24,516 | 0.6 yrs |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $56,547 | +$18,712 | clears the bar | $22,550 | 1.2 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $70,259 | +$32,424 | clears the bar | $22,250 | 0.7 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $84,470 | +$46,635 | clears the bar | $24,525 | 0.5 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $56,388 | +$18,553 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 1.3 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $52,031 | +$14,196 | clears the bar | $16,250 | 1.1 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $45,386 | +$7,551 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 3.1 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $62,595 | +$24,760 | clears the bar | $21,546 | 0.9 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $141,749 | +$103,914 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 0.2 yrs |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $52,765 | +$14,930 | clears the bar | $24,300 | 1.6 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $64,191 | +$26,356 | clears the bar | $19,831 | 0.8 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $66,850 | +$29,015 | clears the bar | $18,250 | 0.6 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $74,847 | +$37,012 | clears the bar | $20,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $76,080 | +$38,245 | clears the bar | $23,051 | 0.6 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 53 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 22% of students receive Pell grants · 40% 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.