Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at University of Minnesota-Duluth, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 35% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 66th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MN wage index 1.10). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at University of Minnesota-Duluth
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Engineering | $77,781 | $97,732 | -1% | #50 of 94 | #67 | $24,592 |
| Computer Science | $73,224 | $91,911 | -14% | #228 of 349 | #265 | $21,500 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $67,764 | $88,965 | -3% | #216 of 318 | #273 | $24,962 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $74,197 | $88,305 | -12% | #245 of 258 | #247 | $24,382 |
| Chemical Engineering | $67,152 | $85,667 | -13% | #151 of 158 | #151 | $24,295 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | $51,291 | $79,939 | +9% | #11 of 37 | #23 | $25,000 |
| Civil Engineering | $65,175 | $79,485 | -8% | #200 of 233 | #222 | $23,379 |
| Mathematics | $55,482 | $75,633 | +9% | #112 of 309 | #130 | $23,775 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $56,146 | $74,360 | -2% | #373 of 796 | #487 | $25,000 |
| Marketing | $53,800 | $74,079 | +7% | #133 of 516 | #197 | $24,250 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $51,953 | $73,979 | -11% | #275 of 452 | #348 | $21,800 |
| Statistics | $56,435 | $71,279 | -23% | #47 of 50 | #48 | $21,600 |
| Business/Commerce | $48,738 | $70,334 | +3% | #74 of 271 | #122 | $21,470 |
| Economics | $50,873 | $69,792 | -16% | #277 of 368 | #294 | $22,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $51,571 | $69,767 | +2% | #382 of 1176 | #552 | $25,000 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $46,263 | $68,386 | +16% | #73 of 275 | #101 | $20,715 |
| Chemistry | $44,674 | $66,529 | +2% | #104 of 209 | #142 | $21,242 |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | $44,501 | $65,275 | -2% | #26 of 35 | #23 | $25,176 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | — | $63,893 | +6% | #52 of 138 | #69 | $27,219 |
| Biology | $31,891 | $63,317 | +11% | #232 of 841 | #329 | $23,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $33,055 | $63,269 | +16% | #81 of 610 | #144 | $22,500 |
| Graphic Communications | $36,557 | $61,062 | +41% | #7 of 59 | #10 | $24,500 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | $31,150 | $61,010 | -7% | #77 of 110 | #85 | $19,729 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $39,706 | $60,023 | +7% | #167 of 660 | #232 | $21,852 |
| Criminology | $42,562 | $59,754 | +8% | #29 of 113 | #51 | $22,885 |
| Public Health | $36,520 | $59,639 | +1% | #90 of 215 | #115 | $24,986 |
| Geography and Cartography | — | $58,569 | +1% | #53 of 117 | #78 | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | — | $58,362 | -1% | #113 of 215 | #169 | $20,500 |
| Political Science and Government | $38,942 | $58,256 | -8% | #371 of 565 | #424 | $19,500 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $31,174 | $57,886 | +5% | #97 of 225 | #124 | $23,394 |
| Philosophy | — | $56,812 | +4% | #44 of 86 | #46 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $33,565 | $56,728 | +3% | #112 of 265 | #125 | $24,699 |
| Social Work | $43,198 | $54,226 | +5% | #152 of 420 | #275 | $22,973 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $31,337 | $52,727 | +2% | #150 of 299 | #169 | $24,275 |
| Psychology | $38,543 | $51,891 | +2% | #405 of 1027 | #581 | $22,250 |
| Sociology | — | $50,174 | -5% | #287 of 462 | #339 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $41,952 | $48,669 | -5% | #230 of 345 | #312 | $26,077 |
| Education | $45,678 | $46,964 | -4% | #16 of 27 | #22 | $25,250 |
| English Language and Literature | $35,118 | $46,740 | -4% | #356 of 576 | #422 | $23,250 |
| Music | $31,780 | $45,834 | +7% | #105 of 268 | #135 | $21,126 |
| History | $42,297 | $43,766 | -14% | #397 of 459 | #429 | $22,881 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $43,014 | — | — | — | — | $20,500 |
| Journalism | $27,474 | $42,478 | -25% | #176 of 187 | #183 | $22,750 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $26,751 | $42,438 | +7% | #89 of 255 | #117 | $20,812 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $41,926 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | — | $40,452 | -21% | #58 of 63 | #60 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $25,660 | — | — | — | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The University of Minnesota-Duluth Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $357,535
- Avg rent near campus: $1,389/mo
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 55807 (5.9% cap, Duluth)
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,766 | $18,210 |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $27,972 | $33,416 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $6,393 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $7,919 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $11,619 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $18,262 |
| $110,001+ | $24,658 |
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