Public Institution
Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud State University's campus sits along the banks of the Mississippi River in the city of Saint Cloud. The student body is known for its focus on career preparation and experiential learning. SCSU offers a blend of undergraduate and graduate programs, with particular strengths in business and education. The university's location provides access to both urban amenities and outdoor recreational opportunities along the river.
Programs
32
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$48,342
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Outlook
58/100
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
Tuition
$10,117
Sticker price (est.)
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Saint Cloud State University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 20% of students receive Pell Grants; 25% take federal loans.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $9,772 | $39,088 |
| $30K – $48K | $10,298 | $41,192 |
| $48K – $75K | $13,125 | $52,500 |
| $75K – $110K | $17,908 | $71,632 |
| $110K+ | $20,104 | $80,416 |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $10,117 | $40,468 |
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 Saint Cloud State University
32 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 → |
86
|
$74,111/yr | High | 19.5x |
| Computer Science Compare across schools → |
85
|
$63,287/yr | Very High | 25.2x |
|
Accounting
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools → |
79
|
$58,497/yr | Very High | 17.0x |
|
IT Management
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management Compare across schools → |
77
|
$56,987/yr | Very High | 16.6x |
|
Finance
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools → |
77
|
$52,502/yr | Very High | 16.0x |
|
Electrical Engineering
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering Compare across schools → |
74
|
$69,943/yr | Very High | 23.6x |
| Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools → |
73
|
$70,179/yr | Very High | 20.3x |
| Computer Engineering Compare across schools → |
71
|
$77,792/yr | Very High | 18.2x |
|
Business Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools → |
70
|
$47,473/yr | High | 14.7x |
|
Business
Business/Commerce, General Compare across schools → |
67
|
$59,378/yr | High | 13.7x |
|
Clinical Laboratory Science
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions Compare across schools → |
66
|
$74,147/yr | Moderate | 15.7x |
|
Mental Health Services
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions Compare across schools → |
66
|
$50,058/yr | Moderate | 13.9x |
|
Industrial Production Technology
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians Compare across schools → |
65
|
$69,616/yr | Moderate | 16.2x |
|
Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools → |
64
|
$49,412/yr | Moderate | 13.1x |
| Marketing Compare across schools → |
64
|
$47,453/yr | Very High | 15.0x |
|
Biology
Biology, General Compare across schools → |
62
|
$44,166/yr | High | 18.0x |
|
Subject-Area Teaching
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Compare across schools → |
59
|
$43,279/yr | High | 10.7x |
|
Clinical Psychology
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology Compare across schools → |
58
|
$42,406/yr | High | 11.3x |
| Social Work Compare across schools → |
57
|
$43,726/yr | Moderate | 12.7x |
|
Allied Health Professions
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Compare across schools → |
55
|
$42,002/yr | Moderate | 12.8x |
|
Teacher Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Compare across schools → |
54
|
$40,580/yr | High | 10.3x |
| Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools → |
49
|
$40,279/yr | High | 13.1x |
| Special Education and Teaching Compare across schools → |
48
|
$46,662/yr | High | 10.7x |
|
Natural Resources & Conservation Research
Natural Resources Conservation and Research Compare across schools → |
47
|
$43,555/yr | High | 12.2x |
|
Political Science
Political Science and Government Compare across schools → |
45
|
$28,991/yr | Very High | 12.9x |
|
Psychology
Psychology, General Compare across schools → |
43
|
$33,623/yr | High | 11.5x |
| Public Health Compare across schools → |
42
|
$32,830/yr | High | 10.9x |
|
Fine Arts
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools → |
39
|
$30,051/yr | Moderate | 11.2x |
|
Design
Design and Applied Arts Compare across schools → |
35
|
$34,627/yr | High | 7.6x |
|
English
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools → |
26
|
$28,145/yr | Very High | 8.4x |
|
Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology Compare across schools → |
26
|
$24,862/yr | High | 9.6x |
|
Film & Photography
Film/Video and Photographic Arts Compare across schools → |
22
|
$26,332/yr | High | 7.4x |
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