Saint Cloud State University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Saint Cloud State University at a glance

• 5,088

  students enrolled

• 2,129

  degrees and certificates a year

• 40%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $13,529

  average net price a year

  Tuition $8,811

• $47,215

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $55,813

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  93% working

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

What students study

AI and data programs

Saint Cloud State University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Saint Cloud State University

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

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• 32

  open professional jobs

• 10

  entry level

  1 say no experience is needed

• 3%

  ask for AI skills

  1 jobs

• 4.8%

  unemployment in Stearns County

  2026-08 · up 0.8 points from a year earlier

• $76,447

  median household income

  Stearns County

• 37%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.1% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in education, business & management, health professions, which lead to programs (1 open), finance (1 open), sales (15 open), operations (1 open).

Hiring most: Jefferson Capital, Inc. (NASDAQ: JCAP) (3), Charter Communications (2), Cintas (2), Minnwest Bank (2), Sysco (2), Townsquare Media (2), BAYADA Home Health Care (1), Builders FirstSource (1).

What they hire for: Sales (15), Data & Analytics (5), Clinical (1), Customer Success (1), Engineering (1), Finance (1). Sales jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Career Solutions Workforce Development Board.

• CareerForce in Saint CloudSt. Cloud · 320-308-5320 · M-F 8:00am - 4:30pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Saint Cloud State University?

Saint Cloud State University enrolls about 5,088 students and is a public 4-year institution in Saint Cloud, Minnesota. It awards about 2,129 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Saint Cloud State University?

40% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Saint Cloud State University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $47,215 six years after entry and $55,813 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Saint Cloud State University offer AI or data science degrees?

Saint Cloud State University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Saint Cloud State University?

32 open professional jobs are listed in Stearns County, 10 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Jefferson Capital, Inc. (NASDAQ: JCAP) has the most openings.