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Metropolitan State University
Saint Paul, MN · Public · General
Metropolitan State University is a public institution in Saint Paul, MN. With a 96% admission rate. Enrolls 4,998 students, offers 28 programs with earnings data, and has a 36% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
96%
SAT Combined (75th)
—
Enrollment
4,998
Completion Rate
36%
Cost of Attendance
$26,057
In-State Tuition
$9,780
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,780
Programs
28
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 28 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($26K)
Showing 28 of 28 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $77,421 | $92,966 | $26,057 | 3.0x | |
| 2 | Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $72,865 | $99,864 | $26,057 | 2.8x | |
| 3 | Information Science/StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $64,382 | $82,008 | $26,057 | 2.5x | |
| 4 | Dental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $60,849 | — | $26,057 | 2.3x | |
| 5 | Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $59,158 | — | $26,057 | 2.3x | |
| 6 | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $56,516 | $58,761 | $26,057 | 2.2x | |
| 7 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $56,314 | $69,606 | $26,057 | 2.2x | |
| 8 | Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $54,137 | $67,821 | $26,057 | 2.1x | |
| 9 | Computer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $54,025 | $81,130 | $26,057 | 2.1x | |
| 10 | Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $52,125 | $60,410 | $26,057 | 2.0x | |
| 11 | Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $51,544 | $62,374 | $26,057 | 2.0x | |
| 12 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $49,751 | $61,930 | $26,057 | 1.9x | |
| 13 | MarketingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $49,439 | $61,040 | $26,057 | 1.9x | |
| 14 | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $49,083 | $70,018 | $26,057 | 1.9x | |
| 15 | Human Resources Management and ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $48,999 | $64,963 | $26,057 | 1.9x | |
| 16 | Social WorkBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $47,637 | $57,301 | $26,057 | 1.8x | |
| 17 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $46,490 | $68,407 | $26,057 | 1.8x | |
| 18 | Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $46,320 | $60,038 | $26,057 | 1.8x | |
| 19 | Human Services, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $45,751 | $51,794 | $26,057 | 1.8x | |
| 20 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $42,471 | $47,590 | $26,057 | 1.6x | |
| 21 | Biology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $42,128 | $64,316 | $26,057 | 1.6x | |
| 22 | Social Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $41,954 | $50,858 | $26,057 | 1.6x | |
| 23 | Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $40,958 | $49,480 | $26,057 | 1.6x | |
| 24 | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $39,558 | $50,935 | $26,057 | 1.5x | |
| 25 | Research and Experimental PsychologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $36,600 | — | $26,057 | 1.4x |
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