Is University of Minnesota-Twin Cities worth it?
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is a public, four-year institution in Minneapolis, Minnesota (large city), part of the University of Minnesota system. It awarded 12,108 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in computer science, psychology and business administration and management.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is part of University of Minnesota
Employer, job title and found-employed figures are reported for the whole system, not for this campus. Federal data on this page is for this campus only.
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Federal context for University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$47,373
Median earnings 4 years after
$71,941
Median earnings 10 years after
$69,020
Average net price
$16,778
Completion rate
85%
Completions (2024)
12,108
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
31,855
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $36,294 | $58,449 | 474 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's | $42,339 | $60,270 | 468 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $132,950 | $162,817 | 384 |
| Medicine | First professional | $65,924 | $141,568 | 363 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | $82,861 | $111,661 | 345 |
| Journalism | Bachelor's | $42,450 | $66,799 | 340 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $36,136 | $63,132 | 319 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $69,094 | $98,279 | 285 |
| Education, Other | Bachelor's | $46,560 | $67,795 | 281 |
| Economics | Bachelor's | $56,902 | $82,488 | 258 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's | $51,934 | $58,755 | 249 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | Bachelor's | $38,407 | $60,415 | 244 |
| Law | First professional | $77,642 | $117,872 | 242 |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | $40,208 | $65,487 | 242 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | Bachelor's | $31,613 | $64,629 | 229 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 593 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 537 |
| Finance, General | Bachelor's | 330 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 294 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 268 |
| Medicine | Doctoral professional practice | 235 |
| Law | Doctoral professional practice | 231 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | Bachelor's | 225 |
| Education, Other | Bachelor's | 191 |
| Communication Management and Strategic Communications | Bachelor's | 184 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services | 18% | 23,657 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 17% | 22,853 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 17% | 22,454 |
| Manufacturing | 8% | 10,729 |
| Finance and Insurance | 5% | 7,357 |
| Retail Trade | 5% | 6,993 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 5% | 6,604 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 4% | 5,999 |
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Sources: federal figures for University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Minnesota. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page