by our College Data Analytics TeamGet the facts about Metropolitan State University Graduate School. Learn how it ranks, what graduate degree programs it offers, how diverse it is, and much more. Use the following list to jump to the section on the page with details on that topic.
College Factual produces its Best Quality Schools rankings on a yearly basis to recognize those graduate schools that provide an excellent educational experience and are dedicated to helping their students succeed.Factors that go into these rankings include how much money students make after graduation, the number of FTE students per instructor, and how much debt students take on to attend the school.
Metropolitan State University came in at #674 out of the 4,630 colleges and universities that were ranked in College Factual’s 2026 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking.In addition, Metro State took the #27 spot for Best Master’s Degree Schools in Minnesota.
Of the 4,630 institutions of higher learning that were examined in the 2026 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking, Metro State came in at #674.In addition, Metro State took the #27 spot for Best Doctorate Degree Schools in Minnesota.
### Best Graduate Schools RankingMetro State ranked #674 in College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Schools in the United States ranking, out of 4,630 schools. In addition, Metro State took the #27 spot for Best Graduate Schools in Minnesota.
During the most recent year for which data is available, 756 graduate students attended Metropolitan State University.College Factual looked at the demographics of these students to determine how diverse the population is.Here is what we found.
Women make up 59.3% of the total graduate student body at Metro State while men make up 40.7%. These percentages may be different for specific degree programs.
Racial-ethnic minorities* make up 48.0% of the graduate student population at Metro State.The school attracts students from outside the U.S., too. Around 6.3% of graduate students hail from another country.The following chart shows the distribution of racial-ethnic groups at the school. If you click on it, you’ll find more detailed information.
The average tuition and fees for full-time graduate students is not available due to a lack of data.
The typical graduate student at Metro State who borrowed carries a median debt of $30,808.
After earning their master’s degree from Metro State, graduates go on to jobs with an average early-career salary of $83,445.
The graduate programs at Metro State lead to a range of early-career salaries. The table below lists the graduate fields of study at the school whose recent graduates report the highest early-career earnings.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Nursing | $85,426 |
| Business Administration & Management | $83,445 |
| Writing Studies | $48,059 |
Metropolitan State University is a public institution situated in Saint Paul, Minnesota.Saint Paul is a great location for students who prefer city over country life. Get more details about the location of Metropolitan State University.
Contact details for Metro State are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 700 East Seventh Street, Saint Paul, MN 55106-5000 |
| Phone: | 651-793-1300 |
| Website: | www.metrostate.edu |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/Choose_Metro |
About 71.2% of the graduate students at Metropolitan State University took at least one online class.Roughly 36.1% of all grad students took courses exclusively online.
Listed here are the degree programs in which the school awarded master’s degrees.
| Masters Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 47 | $83,445 |
| Community Organization & Advocacy | 18 | — |
| Computer Information Systems | 17 | — |
| Computer Science | 5 | — |
| Educational Administration | 8 | — |
| Information Technology | 9 | — |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 18 | — |
| Nursing | 44 | — |
| Other Interdisciplinary Studies | 10 | — |
| Public Administration | 6 | — |
| Writing Studies | 3 | — |
As with the master’s degree programs, only the programs that awarded doctorate degrees are shown here.
| Doctorate Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 6 | — |
Only the programs in which a graduate certificate was awarded are shown here.
| Graduate Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 5 | — |
| Computer Software Applications | 1 | — |
| Management Information Systems | 4 | — |
| Mathematics | 2 | — |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 7 | — |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 7 | — |
Only the programs in which a professional degree was awarded are shown here.
| Professional Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 22 | — |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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