# Metropolitan State University: Human Resources (bachelor's)

Saint Paul, MN. IPEDS 174020, CIP 52.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/metropolitan-state-university/majors/human-resources

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $48,999
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $70,299 (U.S. median for this major: $68,118 across 170 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $34,516 (U.S. median $26,486)
- Rank in MN: 6 of 9 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MN median for this major (9 colleges, $74,358): -$4,059
- Versus the U.S. median: +$2,181

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.67 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $70,299 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 | 2.2 years |
| 30-48k | $16,656 | $77,784 | 2.4 years |
| 48-75k | $16,659 | $77,798 | 2.4 years |
| 75-110k | $18,994 | $88,702 | 2.8 years |
| 110k+ | $21,905 | $102,296 | 3.2 years |

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

## Human Resources at MN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel University | $101,195 | $29,919 | $28,556 | 71% |
| Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | $83,079 | not reported | $11,704 | 66% |
| Concordia University-Saint Paul | $79,708 | $28,666 | $18,462 | 46% |
| University of St Thomas | $78,381 | $23,750 | $29,155 | 76% |
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | $74,358 | $19,388 | $16,778 | 85% |
| Metropolitan State University | $70,299 | $34,516 | $16,863 | 44% |
| Winona State University | $65,501 | $23,250 | $17,503 | 57% |
| The College of Saint Scholastica | $59,797 | $32,987 | $27,846 | 71% |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato | $59,187 | $27,312 | $19,139 | 54% |

## Careers
- HR specialist (SOC 13-1071): median wage $80,330 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, $78,760 MN, $75,940 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.4% by 2035
- Training and Development Specialists (SOC 13-1151): median wage $78,430 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, $76,710 MN, $69,280 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.8% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage $91,150 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, $85,920 MN, $80,730 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.8% 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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