by our College Data Analytics TeamGet the facts about Saint Cloud State University Graduate School. Learn how it ranks, what graduate degree programs it offers, how diverse it is, and much more. Click on any of the following links to jump to that section on this page.
Each year, College Factual releases its Best Quality Schools ranking to identify graduate schools that offer a great educational experience and provide excellent student outcomes.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.
Out of the 4,630 colleges and universities analyzed in College Factual’s 2026 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking, Saint Cloud State University took the #417 spot.In addition, St. Cloud State University; St. Cloud State; SCSU took the #17 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, St. Cloud State University; St. Cloud State; SCSU came in at #417.In addition, St. Cloud State University; St. Cloud State; SCSU took the #17 spot for Best Doctorate Degree Schools in Minnesota.
### Best Graduate Certificate Schools RankingIn College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Certificate Schools in the United States ranking, St. Cloud State University; St. Cloud State; SCSU took the #417 spot out of 4,630 schools. St. Cloud State University; St. Cloud State; SCSU also ranked #17 for Best Graduate Certificate Schools in Minnesota.
St. Cloud State University; St. Cloud State; SCSU ranked #417 in College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Schools in the United States ranking, out of 4,630 schools. In addition, St. Cloud State University; St. Cloud State; SCSU took the #17 spot for Best Graduate Schools in Minnesota.
Saint Cloud State University was the school of choice for 1,994 graduate students in the last year for which we have data.College Factual looked at the demographics of these students to determine how diverse the population is.Keep reading to learn more.
Women make up 55.9% of the total graduate student body at St. Cloud State University; St. Cloud State; SCSU while men make up 44.1%. These percentages may be different for specific degree programs.
About 14.3% of the graduate students who attend St. Cloud State University; St. Cloud State; SCSU are from a racial-ethnic minority group*.The school attracts students from outside the U.S., too. Around 26.3% 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.
Data on the average tuition and fees for full-time graduate students at the school is not available.
The typical graduate student at St. Cloud State University; St. Cloud State; SCSU who borrowed carries a median debt of $25,125.
After earning their master’s degree from St. Cloud State University; St. Cloud State; SCSU, graduates go on to jobs with an average early-career salary of $70,980.
Graduate students who earn their post-master’s certificate at St. Cloud State University; St. Cloud State; SCSU enter the workforce with an average early-career salary of $82,382.
Early-career pay varies by field of study. The following table shows the graduate fields of study at St. Cloud State University; St. Cloud State; SCSU with the highest average early-career salaries for recent graduates.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | $114,415 |
| Educational Administration | $88,579 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $85,657 |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | $73,664 |
| Special Education | $62,811 |
| Social Work | $62,758 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | $59,953 |
| Communication Sciences | $57,927 |
| Student Counseling | $52,107 |
| Rehabilitation Professions | $48,403 |
Saint Cloud State University is a public institution located in Saint Cloud, Minnesota.The location of the school is great for students who enjoy the amenities of city life. Get more details about the location of Saint Cloud State University.
Contact details for St. Cloud State University; St. Cloud State; SCSU are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 720 Fourth Ave. South, Saint Cloud, MN 56301-4498 |
| Phone: | 320-308-0121 |
| Website: | www.stcloudstate.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/stcloudstate |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/stcloudstate |
Around 71.0% of St. Cloud State University; St. Cloud State; SCSU graduate students took at least one course online.Approximately 52.1% of grad students took all their classes online during that same time period.
Only the degree programs in which master’s degrees were awarded are listed here.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 13 | — |
The programs below are those in which the school awarded a graduate certificate.
| Graduate Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biomedical Engineering | 2 | — |
| Child Development & Family Studies | 4 | — |
| Educational Administration | 14 | — |
| Engineering-Related Fields | 3 | — |
| Geography & Cartography | 3 | — |
| History | 2 | — |
| Instructional Media Design | 2 | — |
| Management Sciences & Methods | 7 | — |
| Political Science & Government | 1 | — |
| Special Education | 42 | — |
| Student Counseling | 2 | — |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 27 | — |
| Teaching English or French | 1 | — |
Only the programs in which a post-masters certificate was awarded are shown here.
| Post-Masters Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 1 | $106,232 |
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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