# Saint Cloud State University: Computer Science (bachelor's)

Saint Cloud, MN. IPEDS 174783, CIP 11.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/saint-cloud-state-university/majors/computer-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $63,287
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $103,765 (U.S. median for this major: $100,157 across 339 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,360 (U.S. median $23,365)
- Rank in MN: 5 of 11 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MN median for this major (11 colleges, $101,188): +$2,577
- Versus the U.S. median: +$3,608

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.52 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $103,765 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 | $8,909 | $40,269 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $9,871 | $44,617 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $12,034 | $54,394 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $14,781 | $66,810 | 1.0 years |
| 110k+ | $18,989 | $85,830 | 1.3 years |

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

## Computer Science at MN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Olaf College | $122,912 | $23,875 | $23,874 | 84% |
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | $111,661 | $19,500 | $16,778 | 85% |
| University of St Thomas | $107,938 | $23,704 | $29,155 | 76% |
| Concordia University-Saint Paul | $105,577 | $29,180 | $18,462 | 46% |
| Saint Cloud State University | $103,765 | $27,360 | $13,529 | 40% |
| Saint Johns University | $101,188 | $24,384 | $25,672 | 75% |
| Augsburg University | $95,637 | $25,000 | $23,873 | 52% |
| University of Minnesota-Morris | $92,449 | $19,993 | $8,837 | 63% |
| Metropolitan State University | $92,342 | $27,008 | $16,863 | 44% |
| University of Minnesota-Duluth | $91,911 | $23,375 | $18,743 | 65% |
| Winona State University | $88,164 | $23,250 | $17,503 | 57% |

## Careers
- Software developer (SOC 15-1252): median wage $103,000 St. Cloud, MN, $130,050 MN, $135,980 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.2% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage $142,510 St. Cloud, MN, $176,380 MN, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051): median wage not reported St. Cloud, MN, $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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