Outcomes-based program rankings.
Program outcomes at Saint Cloud State University vary significantly by field of study. These rankings evaluate each program by post-graduation earnings, debt burden, and return on investment — not prestige or reputation.
Use this analysis to compare programs and understand which fields deliver the strongest outcomes.
Analyzing 43 programs with available earnings data.
recent graduates
This bar shows the range of median earnings across all majors at this school.
The tables below compare programs in each category by earnings, rank, debt, and cohort size.
These sections represent the complete set of ranked undergraduate programs at Saint Cloud State University.
Computer Science. leads engineering & technology with 91K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science. | — | $91,282★ | — | 49 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering. | — | $83,539 |
Program rankings are derived entirely from post-graduation outcomes. We do not use reputation surveys, selectivity metrics, or SAT scores. This means some programs may rank differently than you'd expect based on prestige — and that's intentional.
Median earnings 10 years post-enrollment
Debt burden relative to earnings
Institutional contribution to outcomes
Resources, cohort size, and graduation rates
Trajectory from early to mid-career
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| Mechanical Engineering. | — | $78,056 | — | 42 |
| Computer Support Specialist. | — | $71,427 | — | 96 |
| Chemical Engineering Technology/Technician. | — | $67,231 | — | 31 |
| Computer Engineering, General. | — | $66,821 | — | 31 |
| Manufacturing Engineering.Small sample | — | $65,387 | — | 6 |
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping. leads business & economics with 64K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping. | — | $63,825★ | — | 69 |
| Banking and Financial Support Services. | — | $62,236 | — | 116 |
| Business/Managerial Economics.Small sample | — | $60,849 | — | 17 |
| Business/Commerce, General.Small sample | — | $59,378 | — | 14 |
| Digital Marketing. | — | $56,662 | — | 57 |
| Business Administration and Management, General. | — | $54,327 | — | 87 |
| Brewery/Brewpub Operations/Management.Small sample | — | $40,538 | — | 5 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other.Small sample | — | $38,289 | — | 10 |
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing. leads health with 74K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing. | — | $74,157★ | — | 99 |
| Blood Bank Technology Specialist. | — | $64,363 | — | 33 |
| Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling.Small sample | — | $51,681 | — | 14 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other. | — | $47,000 | — | 35 |
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist. | — | $43,277 | — | 21 |
| Behavioral Aspects of Health. | — | $43,053 | — | 20 |
Biology, General. leads sciences & mathematics with 58K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. | — | $57,880★ | — | 71 |
| Aquatic Biology/Limnology. | — | $46,210 | — | 28 |
Applied Economics. leads social sciences & policy with 54K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Economics.Small sample | — | $54,410★ | — | 8 |
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography.Small sample | — | $48,746 | — | 6 |
| Forensic Social Work. | — | $48,016 | — | 57 |
| Applied Behavior Analysis. | — | $46,120 | — | 58 |
| Psychology, General. | — | $44,730 | — | 60 |
| American Government and Politics (United States). | — | $44,544 | — | 39 |
| International Relations and Affairs. | — | $42,528 | — | 31 |
Communication and Media Studies, Other. leads communications with 49K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication and Media Studies, Other. | — | $49,010 | $14,424 | 115 |
Art History, Criticism and Conservation. leads humanities & arts with 45K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation.Small sample | — | $45,346★ | — | 16 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | — | $39,290 | — | 22 |
| Commercial Photography. | — | $34,627 | — | 21 |
| Catalan Language and Literature.Small sample | — | $33,993 | — | 9 |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production.Small sample | — | $32,595 | — | 14 |
Education/Teaching of Individuals Who are Developmentally Delayed. leads education with 43K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education/Teaching of Individuals Who are Developmentally Delayed. | — | $43,167★ | — | 22 |
| Agricultural Teacher Education. | — | $42,729 | — | 79 |
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching. | — | $42,417 | — | 92 |
Environmental Science. leads agriculture & environment with 42K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Science.Small sample | — | $41,518 | — | 17 |
Corrections Administration. leads criminal justice with 53K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corrections Administration. | — | $52,753 | — | 73 |
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. leads other & interdisciplinary with 44K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | — | $44,070★ | — | 109 |
| Golf Course Operation and Grounds Management.Small sample | — | $43,863 | — | 16 |
Why rankings may differ by program: A university's nursing program and business program can have entirely different outcome profiles. Our methodology surfaces these differences so you can evaluate programs — not just institutions.
