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

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Minnesota (6 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
The College of Saint Scholastica$55,567
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities$53,988$64,840$22,1150.41
University of Minnesota-Rochester$53,988$64,840$22,1150.41
Walden University$50,436$52,498$49,8340.99
University of Minnesota-Crookston$40,361$24,9540.62
National Median$35,279$26,6900.76

Other Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences Programs in Minnesota

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Minnesota schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Minneapolis
$16,488$53,988$22,115
University of Minnesota-Rochester
Rochester
$14,400$53,988$22,115
Walden University
Minneapolis
$12,498$50,436$49,834
University of Minnesota-Crookston
Crookston
$13,120$40,361$24,954

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 The College of Saint Scholastica, approximately 23% 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.