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

Saint Paul, MN. IPEDS 174020, CIP 44.00. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/metropolitan-state-university/majors/human-services

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $45,751
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $51,009 (U.S. median for this major: $48,418 across 80 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $31,000 (U.S. median $30,726)
- Rank in MN: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$2,591

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.67 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $51,009 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 | 5.5 years |
| 30-48k | $16,656 | $77,784 | 6.1 years |
| 48-75k | $16,659 | $77,798 | 6.1 years |
| 75-110k | $18,994 | $88,702 | 6.9 years |
| 110k+ | $21,905 | $102,296 | 8.0 years |

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

## Human Services at MN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan State University | $51,009 | $31,000 | $16,863 | 44% |
| University of Minnesota-Morris | $45,453 | not reported | $8,837 | 63% |

## Careers
- Social and Community Service Managers (SOC 11-9151): median wage $89,990 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, $84,220 MN, $80,390 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.2% 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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