Saint Paul College
Saint Paul, MN · Public · Associate degree-granting
Located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Saint Paul College is a public institution, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 3,813 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $38,399 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 36.4%. For cost considerations, median graduate debt is $10,925, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.51x. The average net price after financial aid is $11,495 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Practical Nursing, Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services, Machinist, and Electrical & Power Transmission.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$38,399
Graduation Rate
36.4%
Median Debt
$10,925
Average Net Price
$11,495
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
3.34x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.51x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
3,813
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
60.3%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$6,326
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,326
Pell Grant Rate
39.9%
Federal Loan Rate
16.9%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$10,177
Income $30K–$48K
$10,632
Income $48K–$75K
$12,318
Income $110K+
$17,428
Student Demographics
Women
53.8%
White
23.4%
Black
37.6%
Hispanic
10.9%
Asian
17.1%
Two or More Races
5.3%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
30.2%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs (Accredited)
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (69)
Associate (33)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $47,049 | 202 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $63,304 | 42 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $42,842 | 18 |
| Biology | Not reported | 18 |
| Business | Not reported | 17 |
| Human Resources Management | $55,104 | 16 |
| Computer Science | Not reported | 14 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 14 |
| Health Services | Not reported | 14 |
| Health Services Administration | $53,765 | 13 |
| Computer Programming | Not reported | 12 |
| American Sign Language | $34,519 | 11 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | $53,658 | 11 |
| Accounting | $50,492 | 11 |
| Finance | Not reported | 9 |
| Computer Systems Networking | $52,173 | 8 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 8 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 8 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Not reported | 7 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | $36,167 | 7 |
| Marketing | Not reported | 7 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 6 |
| Science Technologies/Technicians, General | Not reported | 5 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Not reported | 5 |
| Business Administration & Management | $54,742 | 5 |
| Management Information Systems | Not reported | 5 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 4 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | Not reported | 4 |
| Public Health | Not reported | 4 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Not reported | 3 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 3 |
| Geography | Not reported | 3 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (25)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing | $49,225 | 153 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | $38,855 | 118 |
| Machinist | $62,541 | 62 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | $69,776 | 53 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | $61,879 | 51 |
| Plumbing | $106,325 | 42 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 33 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | $50,356 | 31 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 27 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $47,176 | 19 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | $28,548 | 19 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | $36,624 | 13 |
| Carpentry | Not reported | 10 |
| Woodworking | $45,996 | 10 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 8 |
| Human Resources Management | Not reported | 8 |
| American Sign Language | Not reported | 7 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | Not reported | 7 |
| Health Services Administration | $49,800 | 7 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Not reported | 6 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 6 |
| Geography | Not reported | 4 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 3 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 3 |
| Entrepreneurship | Not reported | 3 |
Show 11 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | Associate | 2 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Movement Therapy | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Practical Nursing | Associate | 2 |
| Hospitality Management | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Hospitality Management | Associate | 2 |
| Marketing | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Computer Programming | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Chemistry | Associate | 1 |
| Music | Associate | 1 |
| Business Operations | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Family & Consumer Sciences Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Computer Science Programs in Minnesota
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Minnesota
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs in Minnesota
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Minnesota
- Highest Earning Associate's Mechanic & Repair Programs in Minnesota
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Nursing & Health Programs
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Minnesota
- Most Affordable Colleges in Minnesota
- Best ROI Colleges in Minnesota
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