Solid graduate outcomes with earnings above the peer average.
What graduates earn 10 years after enrollment.
Annual salary at 10 years
Lower quartile earnings
Upper quartile earnings
How graduate earnings grow in the decade after enrollment.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities graduates demonstrate consistent earnings progression from early to mid-career periods. Median earnings rise from $57,984 six years after enrollment to $63,477 at eight years and reach $69,020 at ten years, representing 19.0% growth between the six and ten-year marks.
How outcomes compare to similar institutions.
Graduate earnings exceed the peer average, indicating above-typical outcomes for this institution type.
Financial justification for the investment.
Excellent affordability. Median debt of $19,500 is well under annual earnings, enabling comfortable repayment.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities graduates carry median debt of $19,500, slightly below the peer median of $20,000, resulting in favorable debt comparison within the public research university sector. Debt distribution spans from $8,374 at the 25th percentile to $25,182 at the 75th percentile, indicating substantial variation in borrowing patterns among students.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities demonstrates above average return on educational investment through strong absolute earnings combined with manageable debt levels. The return index ranks at the 71.4th percentile nationally with above average performance, reflecting graduates' $69,020 median earnings at the 85th percentile and debt levels of $19,500 slightly below peer institutions.
Approximately 26.6% of graduates continue to graduate or professional study based on program mix analysis, with high confidence in this estimate. Thi...
Program mix explains much of the earnings story.
The institution's strongest return outcomes concentrate in technical and professional programs. Computer Systems Analysis leads with $95,664 earnings and #1 national ranking, while Computer Science produces $93,994 for substantial enrollment of 459 graduates.
Banking and Financial Support Services generates $87,799, and Mechanical Engineering delivers $84,682 annually. Education, Other achieves exceptional value despite moderate $58,769 earnings through #1 national ranking and perfect value scores.
See which programs drive the strongest earnings and career trajectories
The earnings distribution shows meaningful variation reflecting program diversity and career path differences. The gap between 25th percentile ($47,150) and 75th percentile ($97,410) creates a 2.1:1 ratio, indicating substantial upside potential for students in high-performing programs.
