Is Metropolitan State University worth it?
Metropolitan State University is a public, four-year institution in Saint Paul, Minnesota (large city). It awarded 1,714 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, multi studies and psychology.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$53,416
Median earnings 4 years after
$67,658
Median earnings 10 years after
$64,705
Average net price
$16,863
Completion rate
44%
Completions (2024)
1,714
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
5,616
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $56,314 | $71,209 | 368 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $77,421 | $83,504 | 261 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's | $49,751 | $58,568 | 224 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $52,125 | $64,481 | 153 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $54,137 | $72,457 | 146 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $40,958 | $55,824 | 133 |
| Human Services, General | Bachelor's | $45,751 | $51,009 | 122 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | $72,865 | $92,342 | 114 |
| Information Science/Studies | Bachelor's | $64,382 | $81,539 | 92 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Bachelor's | $48,999 | $70,299 | 92 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $75,014 | $89,595 | 77 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $46,320 | $61,355 | 73 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $49,439 | $67,031 | 69 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | $47,637 | $60,755 | 67 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $51,544 | $74,237 | 63 |
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 | Bachelor's | 152 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's | 126 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 120 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 85 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 76 |
| Information Technology | Bachelor's | 72 |
| Accounting | Bachelor's | 62 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | 54 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance | Bachelor's | 52 |
| Human Services, General | Bachelor's | 48 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 28% | 6,434 |
| Public Administration | 10% | 2,331 |
| Educational Services | 8% | 1,891 |
| Finance and Insurance | 8% | 1,864 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 7% | 1,724 |
| Manufacturing | 6% | 1,327 |
| Retail Trade | 6% | 1,323 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 6% | 1,300 |
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Sources: federal figures for Metropolitan 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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