Median Earnings (1yr)
$21,881
65th percentile (60th in MN)
Sample Size
17
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Saint Paul College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Saint Paul College graduates earn $22k, placing them in the 65th percentile of all somatic bodywork certificate programs nationally.

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

Somatic Bodywork certificate's programs at peer institutions in Minnesota (13 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Saint Paul College$21,881$26,868
Northwestern Health Sciences University$28,583$19,5000.68
Nova Academy of Cosmetology Woodbury$20,301$7,3880.36
Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Minneapolis$19,427$25,981$7,2660.37
Lake Superior College$16,331$18,873$11,0000.67
National Median$20,079$8,7920.44

Other Somatic Bodywork Programs in Minnesota

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Minnesota schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Northwestern Health Sciences University
Bloomington
$12,015$28,583$19,500
Nova Academy of Cosmetology Woodbury
WOODBURY
$20,301$7,388
Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Minneapolis
Minneapolis
$19,427$7,266
Lake Superior College
Duluth
$5,786$16,331$11,000

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 Paul College, approximately 40% 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.

Sample Size: Based on 17 graduates with reported earnings and 16 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.