# University of Minnesota-Duluth: Business (bachelor's)

Duluth, MN. IPEDS 174233, CIP 52.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-minnesota-duluth/majors/business

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $48,738
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $70,334 (U.S. median for this major: $65,292 across 241 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,250 (U.S. median $25,836)
- Rank in MN: 3 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MN median for this major (3 colleges, $79,260): -$8,926
- Versus the U.S. median: +$5,042

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.32 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $70,334 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 | $7,256 | $31,346 | 1.0 years |
| 30-48k | $8,145 | $35,186 | 1.1 years |
| 48-75k | $11,965 | $51,689 | 1.6 years |
| 75-110k | $17,056 | $73,682 | 2.3 years |
| 110k+ | $24,453 | $105,637 | 3.3 years |

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

## Business at MN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | $84,516 | not reported | $16,778 | 85% |
| Gustavus Adolphus College | $79,260 | $25,625 | $22,900 | 77% |
| University of Minnesota-Duluth | $70,334 | $23,250 | $18,743 | 65% |

## Careers
- Management analyst (SOC 13-1110): median wage $88,610 Duluth, MN-WI, $100,790 MN, $101,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.1% by 2035
- General and Operations Managers (SOC 11-1021): median wage $85,930 Duluth, MN-WI, $99,340 MN, $105,770 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Project Management Specialists (SOC 13-1082): median wage $96,550 Duluth, MN-WI, $97,860 MN, $102,320 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.7% 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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