# Metropolitan State University: Chemistry (bachelor's)

Saint Paul, MN. IPEDS 174020, CIP 40.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/metropolitan-state-university/majors/chemistry

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $63,580 (U.S. median for this major: $66,486 across 209 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $29,646 (U.S. median $23,600)
- Rank in MN: 4 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MN median for this major (4 colleges, $65,644): -$2,064
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,906

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.67 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $63,580 minus $38,184 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,238 | $71,161 | 2.8 years |
| 30-48k | $16,656 | $77,784 | 3.1 years |
| 48-75k | $16,659 | $77,798 | 3.1 years |
| 75-110k | $18,994 | $88,702 | 3.5 years |
| 110k+ | $21,905 | $102,296 | 4.0 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Chemistry at MN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | $71,620 | $21,158 | $16,778 | 85% |
| University of Minnesota-Duluth | $66,529 | $22,500 | $18,743 | 65% |
| Winona State University | $64,760 | $26,000 | $17,503 | 57% |
| Metropolitan State University | $63,580 | $29,646 | $16,863 | 44% |

## Careers
- Chemist (SOC 19-2031): median wage $99,280 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, $99,280 MN, $91,240 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.4% by 2035
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $79,010 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, $76,460 MN, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051): median wage $129,780 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, $128,800 MN, $120,230 U.S.; U.S. jobs 34.6% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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