# Saint Cloud State University: Information Technology (bachelor's)

Saint Cloud, MN. IPEDS 174783, CIP 11.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/saint-cloud-state-university/majors/information-technology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $56,987
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $80,331 (U.S. median for this major: $85,477 across 83 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,250 (U.S. median $26,917)
- Rank in MN: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$5,146

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.52 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $80,331 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 | 1.0 years |
| 30-48k | $9,871 | $44,617 | 1.1 years |
| 48-75k | $12,034 | $54,394 | 1.3 years |
| 75-110k | $14,781 | $66,810 | 1.6 years |
| 110k+ | $18,989 | $85,830 | 2.0 years |

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

## Information Technology at MN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan State University | $83,558 | $42,396 | $16,863 | 44% |
| Saint Cloud State University | $80,331 | $25,250 | $13,529 | 40% |

## Careers
- Network / systems administrator (SOC 15-1244): median wage $92,020 St. Cloud, MN, $101,870 MN, $99,130 U.S.; U.S. jobs -4.1% by 2035
- Project Management Specialists (SOC 13-1082): median wage $96,390 St. Cloud, MN, $97,860 MN, $102,320 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.7% 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

## 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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