Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 63.4%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 64.5%
- Retention Rate
- 80.8%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $62,616
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $22,024
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 16:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 75.3%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $233/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor | $64,940 | $24,962 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor | $64,493 | $24,382 |
| Chemical Engineering. | Bachelor | $62,012 | $24,295 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. | Bachelor | $61,218 | $25,000 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor | $61,020 | $21,500 |
| Statistics. | Bachelor | $57,318 | $21,600 |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor | $56,979 | $23,379 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor | $53,244 | $21,800 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $52,651 | $25,000 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor | $50,231 | $24,250 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor | $47,260 | $23,775 |
| Economics. | Bachelor | $47,260 | $22,000 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Bachelor | $46,478 | $20,715 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $44,244 | $25,000 |
| Graphic Communications. | Bachelor | $40,896 | $24,500 |
Outcomes Overview
UMD graduates enter the workforce with a median debt of $22,024 and earn $46,383 in their first year after graduation. The debt-to-income ratio of 47% sits slightly above the national average of 43% for public universities. Monthly loan payments of $233 consume about 6% of typical starting salaries. Graduates often pursue careers in engineering, education, and natural resources management, particularly within Minnesota's mining and forestry industries. The 98.1% employment rate demonstrates strong regional job placement. Five years post-graduation, median earnings jump to $64,734, improving the financial outlook. Despite the modest starting debt load, the career trajectory in stable, well-paying regional industries provides an average return on investment.