Metropolitan State University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Metropolitan State University at a glance

• 5,616

  students enrolled

• 1,794

  degrees and certificates a year

• 44%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $16,863

  average net price a year

  Tuition $8,571

• $54,828

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $64,705

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  90% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Metropolitan State University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Ramsey County, where the college is.

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• 193

  open professional jobs

• 6

  entry level

• 11%

  ask for AI skills

  21 jobs

• 5.0%

  unemployment in Ramsey County

  2026-08 · up 0.8 points from a year earlier

• $81,004

  median household income

  Ramsey County

• 47%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.4% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, computer & information sciences, health professions, which lead to finance (9 open), sales (11 open), operations (29 open), marketing (7 open), human resources (6 open), strategy (1 open).

Hiring most: Boston Scientific (55), TIC Solutions (20), Ecolab USA (8), Calspan (6), Ecolab (6), Trane U.s. (5), North Wind (4), Creative Financial Staffing (3).

What they hire for: Engineering (57), Operations (29), Data & Analytics (12), Legal (12), Product (12), Sales (11). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Workforce Innovation Board of Ramsey County.

• CareerForce in Saint PaulSt. Paul · 651-539-4100 · 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Metropolitan State University?

Metropolitan State University enrolls about 5,616 students and is a public 4-year institution in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It awards about 1,794 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Metropolitan State University?

44% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Metropolitan State University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $54,828 six years after entry and $64,705 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Metropolitan State University offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Metropolitan State University awarded degrees or certificates in data science (bachelor) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Metropolitan State University?

193 open professional jobs are listed in Ramsey County, 6 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Boston Scientific has the most openings.