Metropolitan State University

Saint Paul, MN · Public · Visit Website

Metropolitan State University serves the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area. As a commuter school, it caters to a diverse student body, including working adults and non-traditional students. The university's urban setting provides access to the cultural and professional opportunities of the Twin Cities. Its focus is on providing accessible, career-oriented education.

Programs Analyzed
25
Avg Grad Earnings
$50,828/yr
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
64/100
Tuition (Sticker Price)
$9,780/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 44% of students receive Pell Grants and 34% take federal loans.

Family Income Avg Net Price/yr 4-Year Net Cost Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K $17,714 $70,856 7.2x
$30K – $48K $18,480 $73,920 6.9x
$48K – $75K $18,128 $72,512 7.0x
$75K – $110K $22,145 $88,580 5.7x
$110K+ $26,057 $104,228 4.9x
Sticker price (no aid) $9,780 $39,120 13.0x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at Metropolitan State University

25 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program DW Score Earnings AI Risk ROI
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration
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88 $77,421/yr High 22.8x
Computer Science
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87 $72,865/yr Very High 24.5x
Information Science/Studies
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80 $64,382/yr Very High 20.0x
Computer/Information Technology Administration
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79 $54,025/yr Very High 19.7x
Accounting and Related Services
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77 $54,137/yr Very High 16.3x
Business Administration
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75 $56,314/yr High 16.8x
Finance and Financial Management Services
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74 $51,544/yr Very High 14.9x
Teacher Education
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74 $46,490/yr High 16.5x
Computer and Information Sciences, General
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69 $59,158/yr Very High 14.1x
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
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68 $56,516/yr Moderate 14.0x
Criminal Justice and Corrections
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67 $52,125/yr Moderate 14.4x
Human Resources Management and Services
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66 $48,999/yr High 15.6x
Marketing
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64 $49,439/yr Very High 14.6x
Social Work
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62 $47,637/yr Moderate 13.6x
Teacher Education
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58 $42,471/yr High 11.2x
Social Sciences, General
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58 $41,954/yr High 12.0x
Dental Support Services
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57 $60,849/yr Moderate 14.6x
Biology, General
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57 $42,128/yr High 15.4x
Liberal Arts and Sciences
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55 $49,083/yr Low 16.9x
Communication and Media Studies
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54 $46,320/yr High 14.3x
Human Services, General
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54 $45,751/yr Moderate 12.2x
Psychology, General
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50 $40,958/yr High 11.6x
Research and Experimental Psychology
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45 $36,600/yr High 8.4x
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
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42 $39,558/yr Very High 12.0x
English Language and Literature, General
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33 $33,999/yr Very High 9.4x
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