Is Saint Cloud State University worth it?
Saint Cloud State University is a public, four-year institution in Saint Cloud, Minnesota (small city). It awarded 2,145 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, computer and information systems security and liberal arts and sciences.
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Federal context for Saint Cloud State University
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Median earnings 1 year after
$46,696
Median earnings 4 years after
$59,194
Median earnings 10 years after
$55,813
Average net price
$13,529
Completion rate
40%
Completions (2024)
2,145
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
5,088
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $40,279 | $56,388 | 169 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $74,111 | $84,470 | 155 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $40,580 | $45,386 | 139 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $47,473 | $64,191 | 113 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | $43,279 | $48,923 | 106 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | $43,726 | $52,765 | 90 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $49,412 | $66,850 | 82 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's | $42,192 | $56,547 | 81 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $52,502 | $70,259 | 81 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Bachelor's | $56,987 | $80,331 | 72 |
| Social Work | Master's | $55,463 | $68,318 | 72 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $47,453 | $74,847 | 69 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $58,497 | $76,080 | 66 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $70,179 | $87,503 | 62 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Bachelor's | $42,406 | $49,922 | 59 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 102 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Associate | 94 |
| Engineering/Industrial Management | Master's | 86 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's | 81 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 78 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 76 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance | Bachelor's | 61 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | 55 |
| Finance, General | Bachelor's | 49 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | Bachelor's | 47 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 20% | 6,476 |
| Educational Services | 17% | 5,397 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 10% | 3,077 |
| Retail Trade | 8% | 2,509 |
| Manufacturing | 7% | 2,339 |
| Finance and Insurance | 7% | 2,129 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 6% | 1,853 |
| Public Administration | 6% | 1,804 |
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Sources: federal figures for Saint Cloud State University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Minnesota. Counts under 10 are not published.
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