All Metropolitan State University majors by area
- Business & Finance · 10
- Humanities & Languages · 8
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 6
- Technology & Computing · 6
- Science & Math · 5
- Education · 4
- Health & Medicine · 4
- Arts & Design · 2
- Communications & Media · 2
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance | $51,544 | $74,237 | $31,000 |
| Accounting | $54,137 | $72,457 | $32,828 |
| Business Administration | $56,314 | $71,209 | $29,250 |
| Management Information Systems | — | $70,500 | — |
| Human Resources | $48,999 | $70,299 | $34,516 |
| Marketing | $49,439 | $67,031 | $27,000 |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Entrepreneurship | — | — | — |
| Hospitality Management | — | — | — |
| International Business | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $49,083 | $60,352 | $32,145 |
| Writing | $39,558 | $59,779 | $26,680 |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $49,751 | $58,568 | $35,110 |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | $45,801 | — |
| English | $33,999 | $39,572 | $26,500 |
| History | — | — | — |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $72,865 | $92,342 | $27,008 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $59,158 | $85,000 | $26,113 |
| Information Technology | $54,025 | $83,558 | $42,396 |
| Information Science / Studies | $64,382 | $81,539 | $25,000 |
| Computer Programming | — | — | — |
| Data Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | — | $63,580 | $29,646 |
| Biology | $42,128 | $63,149 | $28,619 |
| Applied Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $42,471 | $49,025 | $28,279 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $46,490 | $48,948 | $27,984 |
| Special Education | — | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $77,421 | $83,504 | $35,762 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $60,849 | $73,027 | $27,000 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $56,516 | $60,780 | $42,688 |
| Health Administration | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $46,320 | $61,355 | $34,933 |
| Public Relations and Advertising | — | — | — |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Metropolitan State University students earn a median $64,705 ten years after starting college, more than 76% of Minnesota colleges we cover. 44% graduate within six years.
Metropolitan State University majors questions
How many majors does Metropolitan State University offer?
Metropolitan State University offers 47 bachelor's majors across 9 areas; the most majors are in Business & Finance and Humanities & Languages.
What is the highest-paying major at Metropolitan State University?
Computer Science graduates from Metropolitan State University earn a median $92,342 four years after graduating, the highest of the 29 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $27,008.
Which Metropolitan State University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, English graduates earn the least: a median $39,572 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Metropolitan State University overview