Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud, MN · Public · Visit Website

Saint Cloud State University's campus sits along the banks of the Mississippi River in the city of Saint Cloud. The student body is known for its focus on career preparation and experiential learning. SCSU offers a blend of undergraduate and graduate programs, with particular strengths in business and education. The university's location provides access to both urban amenities and outdoor recreational opportunities along the river.

Programs Analyzed
32
Avg Grad Earnings
$48,342/yr
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
58/100
Tuition (Sticker Price)
$10,117/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 20% of students receive Pell Grants and 25% take federal loans.

Family Income Avg Net Price/yr 4-Year Net Cost Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K $9,772 $39,088 12.4x
$30K – $48K $10,298 $41,192 11.7x
$48K – $75K $13,125 $52,500 9.2x
$75K – $110K $17,908 $71,632 6.7x
$110K+ $20,104 $80,416 6.0x
Sticker price (no aid) $10,117 $40,468 11.9x

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 Saint Cloud State University

32 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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86 $74,111/yr High 19.5x
Computer Science
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85 $63,287/yr Very High 25.2x
Accounting and Related Services
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79 $58,497/yr Very High 17.0x
Computer/Information Technology Administration
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77 $56,987/yr Very High 16.6x
Finance and Financial Management Services
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77 $52,502/yr Very High 16.0x
Electrical
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74 $69,943/yr Very High 23.6x
Mechanical Engineering
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73 $70,179/yr Very High 20.3x
Computer Engineering
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71 $77,792/yr Very High 18.2x
Business Administration
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70 $47,473/yr High 14.7x
Business/Commerce, General
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67 $59,378/yr High 13.7x
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research
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66 $74,147/yr Moderate 15.7x
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
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66 $50,058/yr Moderate 13.9x
Industrial Production Technologies
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65 $69,616/yr Moderate 16.2x
Criminal Justice and Corrections
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64 $49,412/yr Moderate 13.1x
Marketing
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64 $47,453/yr Very High 15.0x
Biology, General
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62 $44,166/yr High 18.0x
Teacher Education
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59 $43,279/yr High 10.7x
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
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58 $42,406/yr High 11.3x
Social Work
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57 $43,726/yr Moderate 12.7x
Allied Health Diagnostic
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55 $42,002/yr Moderate 12.8x
Teacher Education
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54 $40,580/yr High 10.3x
Communication and Media Studies
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49 $40,279/yr High 13.1x
Special Education and Teaching
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48 $46,662/yr High 10.7x
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
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47 $43,555/yr High 12.2x
Political Science and Government
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45 $28,991/yr Very High 12.9x
Psychology, General
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43 $33,623/yr High 11.5x
Public Health
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42 $32,830/yr High 10.9x
Fine and Studio Arts
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39 $30,051/yr Moderate 11.2x
Design and Applied Arts
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35 $34,627/yr High 7.6x
English Language and Literature, General
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26 $28,145/yr Very High 8.4x
Ecology & Evolution
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26 $24,862/yr High 9.6x
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
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22 $26,332/yr High 7.4x
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