Median Debt
$26,428
4% above national median

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Minnesota

Psychology bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Minnesota (31 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Saint Johns University$54,193$26,428
College of Saint Benedict$41,029$45,302$27,0000.66
Metropolitan State University$40,958$44,425$30,1550.74
Capella University$39,764$43,554$40,8161.03
University of Minnesota-Duluth$38,543$45,061$24,2250.63
University of St Thomas$38,396$51,174$27,0000.70
National Median$31,482$25,5000.81

Other Psychology Programs in Minnesota

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Minnesota schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
College of Saint Benedict
Saint Joseph
$53,884$41,029$27,000
Metropolitan State University
Saint Paul
$9,780$40,958$30,155
Capella University
Minneapolis
$14,436$39,764$40,816
University of Minnesota-Duluth
Duluth
$14,318$38,543$24,225
University of St Thomas
Saint Paul
$52,284$38,396$27,000

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Saint Johns University, approximately 18% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.