University of Minnesota-Twin Cities: programs, outcomes and local jobs

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities at a glance

• 31,855

  students enrolled

• 12,963

  degrees and certificates a year

• 85%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $16,778

  average net price a year

  Tuition $14,496 in state, $34,410 out of state

• $57,984

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $69,020

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  93% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

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

• 2,185

  open professional jobs

• 148

  entry level

  10 say no experience is needed

• 11%

  ask for AI skills

  250 jobs

• 4.7%

  unemployment in Hennepin County

  2026-09 · up 0.9 points from a year earlier

• $96,339

  median household income

  Hennepin County

• 55%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.4% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, health professions, biological sciences, which lead to finance (321 open), sales (225 open), operations (247 open), marketing (83 open), human resources (95 open), strategy (26 open).

Hiring most: UnitedHealth Group (226), Mortenson (63), Creative Financial Staffing (56), Cargill (53), Ameriprise Financial (51), LHC Group (51), General Dynamics Mission Systems (33), Graco (29).

What they hire for: Engineering (455), Finance (321), Operations (247), Sales (225), Data & Analytics (151), Human Resources (95). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce boards: Hennepin - Carver Workforce Development Board, Minneapolis Workforce Development Board.

• CareerForce in BloomingtonBloomington · 952-703-7730 · Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
• CareerForce in Brooklyn CenterBrooklyn Center · 763-279-4400 · M-F 8:00am - 4:30pm
• CareerForce in Minneapolis NorthMinneapolis · 612-299-7200 · M - F 8:00am - 4:30pm
• CareerForce in Minneapolis SouthMinneapolis · 651-539-4410 · M- F 8:00am - 4:30pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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• Minnesota State University-MankatoMankato · 11,703 students
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• Metropolitan State UniversitySaint Paul · 5,616 students
• Winona State UniversityWinona · 5,144 students
• Saint Cloud State UniversitySaint Cloud · 5,088 students
• Bemidji State UniversityBemidji · 3,139 students

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Common questions

How big is University of Minnesota-Twin Cities?

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities enrolls about 31,855 students and is a public 4-year institution in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It awards about 12,963 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities?

85% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do University of Minnesota-Twin Cities graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $57,984 six years after entry and $69,020 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does University of Minnesota-Twin Cities offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities awarded degrees or certificates in data science, data analytics and business analytics, robotics, mechatronics and automation (certificate, bachelor, master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near University of Minnesota-Twin Cities?

2,185 open professional jobs are listed in Hennepin County, 148 of them entry level and 10 saying no experience is needed. UnitedHealth Group has the most openings.