# Saint Cloud State University: Criminal Justice (bachelor's)

Saint Cloud, MN. IPEDS 174783, CIP 43.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/saint-cloud-state-university/majors/criminal-justice

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $49,412
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $66,850 (U.S. median for this major: $55,208 across 584 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,500 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in MN: 4 of 11 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MN median for this major (11 colleges, $64,585): +$2,265
- Versus the U.S. median: +$11,642

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.52 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $66,850 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 | 1.4 years |
| 30-48k | $9,871 | $44,617 | 1.6 years |
| 48-75k | $12,034 | $54,394 | 1.9 years |
| 75-110k | $14,781 | $66,810 | 2.3 years |
| 110k+ | $18,989 | $85,830 | 3.0 years |

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

## Criminal Justice at MN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | $79,464 | $28,708 | $11,704 | 66% |
| Concordia University-Saint Paul | $73,060 | $28,076 | $18,462 | 46% |
| Herzing University-Minneapolis | $69,601 | $28,399 | $16,670 | 47% |
| Saint Cloud State University | $66,850 | $21,500 | $13,529 | 40% |
| Southwest Minnesota State University | $64,654 | $27,000 | $15,291 | 45% |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato | $64,585 | $25,000 | $19,139 | 54% |
| Metropolitan State University | $64,481 | $29,426 | $16,863 | 44% |
| University of Northwestern-St Paul | $64,339 | not reported | $27,705 | 68% |
| Winona State University | $62,220 | $26,012 | $17,503 | 57% |
| Bemidji State University | $58,519 | $23,181 | $15,261 | 48% |
| Minnesota State University Moorhead | $55,577 | $23,485 | $17,997 | 57% |

## Careers
- Police officer (SOC 33-3051): median wage $76,880 St. Cloud, MN, $83,360 MN, $76,210 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.5% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage $75,500 St. Cloud, MN, $85,920 MN, $80,730 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.8% by 2035
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers (SOC 21-1021): median wage $60,790 St. Cloud, MN, $67,450 MN, $59,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.4% 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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