# University of Minnesota-Twin Cities: Education (bachelor's)

Minneapolis, MN. IPEDS 174066, CIP 13.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-minnesota-twin-cities/majors/education

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $48,339
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $66,093 (U.S. median for this major: $49,448 across 70 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $18,750 (U.S. median $26,528)
- Rank in MN: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$16,645

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.15 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $66,093 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 | $6,642 | $27,564 | 1.0 years |
| 30-48k | $7,283 | $30,224 | 1.1 years |
| 48-75k | $9,931 | $41,214 | 1.5 years |
| 75-110k | $16,415 | $68,122 | 2.4 years |
| 110k+ | $27,008 | $112,083 | 4.0 years |

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

## Education at MN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | $66,093 | $18,750 | $16,778 | 85% |
| Hamline University | $48,878 | $25,000 | $20,744 | 61% |

## 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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