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 42 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 Engineering. leads engineering & technology with 107K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering. | — | $107,133★ | — | 30 |
| Computer Science. | — | $103,765 | — |
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.
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Trajectory from early to mid-career
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| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.Small sample | — | $90,009 | — | 16 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | — | $87,503 | — | 34 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | — | $80,331 | — | 101 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | — | $73,695 | — | 26 |
| Manufacturing Engineering.Small sample | — | $65,387 | — | 8 |
Accounting and Related Services. leads business & economics with 76K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services. | — | $76,080★ | — | 46 |
| Marketing. | — | $74,847 | — | 51 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | — | $70,259 | — | 94 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | — | $64,191 | — | 59 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | — | $59,378 | — | 30 |
| Business/Managerial Economics.Small sample | — | $46,087 | — | 15 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management.Small sample | — | $31,133 | — | 13 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. leads health with 84K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | — | $84,470★ | — | 88 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | — | $78,067 | — | 41 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | — | $59,483 | — | 20 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.Small sample | — | $58,587 | — | 19 |
| Public Health.Small sample | — | $50,932 | — | 13 |
Biology, General. leads sciences & mathematics with 63K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. | — | $62,595★ | — | 62 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology.Small sample | — | $57,108 | — | 5 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology.Small sample | — | $44,386 | — | 16 |
Social Work. leads social sciences & policy with 53K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work. | — | $52,765★ | — | 60 |
| Sociology.Small sample | — | $52,455 | — | 6 |
| Psychology, General. | — | $52,031 | — | 76 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | — | $49,922 | — | 30 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies.Small sample | — | $48,463 | — | 17 |
| Political Science and Government. | — | $48,305 | — | 33 |
| Economics.Small sample | — | $39,369 | — | 17 |
Communication and Media Studies. leads communications with 56K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication and Media Studies. | — | $56,388 | $14,424 | 81 |
Fine and Studio Arts. leads humanities & arts with 48K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts.Small sample | — | $47,619★ | — | 8 |
| Design and Applied Arts.Small sample | — | $45,990 | — | 13 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | — | $38,464 | — | 23 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts.Small sample | — | $35,421 | — | 10 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.Small sample | — | $33,993 | — | 5 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. leads education with 49K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | — | $48,923★ | — | 45 |
| Special Education and Teaching.Small sample | — | $48,296 | — | 12 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | — | $45,386 | — | 74 |
Natural Resources Conservation and Research. leads agriculture & environment with 60K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research.Small sample | — | $59,549 | — | 9 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections. leads criminal justice with 67K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | — | $66,850 | — | 51 |
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. leads other & interdisciplinary with 57K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | — | $56,547★ | — | 98 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management.Small sample | — | $54,302 | — | 7 |
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.
