Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 84.6%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 84.8%
- Retention Rate
- 90.9%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $69,020
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $19,500
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 16:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 74.7%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $207/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentistry. | Doctoral | $140,032 | $272,055 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | Doctoral | $121,673 | $148,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $112,319 | $67,943 |
| Public Health. | Master | $76,460 | $45,315 |
| Construction Management. | Bachelor | $75,204 | $19,500 |
| Veterinary Medicine. | Doctoral | $74,477 | $182,110 |
| Computer Systems Analysis. | Bachelor | $73,446 | $20,041 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor | $72,286 | $18,577 |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor | $72,022 | $22,350 |
| Chemical Engineering. | Bachelor | $70,176 | $23,418 |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection. | Bachelor | $69,338 | |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor | $68,943 | $14,299 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor | $68,047 | $17,132 |
| Industrial Engineering. | Bachelor | $67,846 | $21,500 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $67,660 | $54,931 |
Outcomes Overview
Minnesota graduates enter the workforce with a median debt of $19,500, creating monthly payments of $207. That debt burden represents just 28% of their typical starting salary of $47,373, well below the recommended 10% threshold for manageable repayment. Ten years out, graduates earn a median of $69,020, reflecting the university's strength in high-paying fields like engineering, medicine, and business. The 96% employment rate demonstrates strong job market demand for Gopher graduates. Many alumni land positions at major Minnesota employers like 3M, Target, and the Mayo Clinic. With a loan repayment rate of 74.7% and relatively modest debt loads, Minnesota delivers a strong return on investment for most students.