Public Institution
Metropolitan State University
Metropolitan State University serves the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area. As a commuter school, it caters to a diverse student body, including working adults and non-traditional students. The university's urban setting provides access to the cultural and professional opportunities of the Twin Cities. Its focus is on providing accessible, career-oriented education.
Programs
25
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$50,828
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Outlook
64/100
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
Tuition
$9,780
Sticker price (est.)
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Metropolitan State University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 44% of students receive Pell Grants; 34% take federal loans.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $17,714 | $70,856 |
| $30K – $48K | $18,480 | $73,920 |
| $48K – $75K | $18,128 | $72,512 |
| $75K – $110K | $22,145 | $88,580 |
| $110K+ | $26,057 | $104,228 |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $9,780 | $39,120 |
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.
Programs at Metropolitan State University
25 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.
| Degree Program | DW Score | 1-yr Earnings | AI Risk | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Nursing
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare across schools → |
88
|
$77,421/yr | High | 22.8x |
| Computer Science Compare across schools → |
87
|
$72,865/yr | Very High | 24.5x |
|
Information Science
Information Science/Studies Compare across schools → |
80
|
$64,382/yr | Very High | 20.0x |
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IT Management
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management Compare across schools → |
79
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$54,025/yr | Very High | 19.7x |
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Accounting
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools → |
77
|
$54,137/yr | Very High | 16.3x |
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Business Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools → |
75
|
$56,314/yr | High | 16.8x |
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Finance
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools → |
74
|
$51,544/yr | Very High | 14.9x |
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Subject-Area Teaching
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Compare across schools → |
74
|
$46,490/yr | High | 16.5x |
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Information Sciences
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools → |
69
|
$59,158/yr | Very High | 14.1x |
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Mental Health Services
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions Compare across schools → |
68
|
$56,516/yr | Moderate | 14.0x |
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Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools → |
67
|
$52,125/yr | Moderate | 14.4x |
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Human Resources
Human Resources Management and Services Compare across schools → |
66
|
$48,999/yr | High | 15.6x |
| Marketing Compare across schools → |
64
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$49,439/yr | Very High | 14.6x |
| Social Work Compare across schools → |
62
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$47,637/yr | Moderate | 13.6x |
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Teacher Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Compare across schools → |
58
|
$42,471/yr | High | 11.2x |
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Social Sciences
Social Sciences, General Compare across schools → |
58
|
$41,954/yr | High | 12.0x |
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Dental Services
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Compare across schools → |
57
|
$60,849/yr | Moderate | 14.6x |
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Biology
Biology, General Compare across schools → |
57
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$42,128/yr | High | 15.4x |
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Liberal Arts & Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Compare across schools → |
55
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$49,083/yr | Low | 16.9x |
| Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools → |
54
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$46,320/yr | High | 14.3x |
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Human Services
Human Services, General Compare across schools → |
54
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$45,751/yr | Moderate | 12.2x |
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Psychology
Psychology, General Compare across schools → |
50
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$40,958/yr | High | 11.6x |
| Research and Experimental Psychology Compare across schools → |
45
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$36,600/yr | High | 8.4x |
|
Rhetoric & Writing
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies Compare across schools → |
42
|
$39,558/yr | Very High | 12.0x |
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English
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools → |
33
|
$33,999/yr | Very High | 9.4x |
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