University of Minnesota-Duluth

What are the graduation rates for students at University of Minnesota-Duluth?

UMD's reported six-year graduation rate is 65% for the measured cohort of first-time, full-time students seeking a bachelor's degree. Its four-year rate is 47%. These are cohort measures, not the probability that any particular student - including a transfer or part-time student - will graduate on time.

The reported six-year figure rose from 64% in the preceding year, while the four-year figure rose from 46%. UMD's reported first-year retention rate is 81%, meaning that most students in the measured entering cohort returned for a second year. Retention and graduation describe different stages of enrollment and should not be added together.

For an individual budget, the distinction between four and six years matters: additional semesters can mean more tuition and living expenses. Students in tightly sequenced majors should examine course availability and an individualized degree plan alongside campus-wide completion rates.

What is the earning potential for graduates at University of Minnesota-Duluth?

College Scorecard field-of-study figures provide a limited view of earnings associated with UMD programs about one year after completion. Reported examples include $63,377 for computer science, $50,990 for accounting, $43,378 for business administration, and $33,338 for psychology.

These are program-level reported earnings figures, not starting-salary offers or guarantees for every graduate. Scorecard earnings measures draw on available records for federally aided students in the relevant program and measurement period; they do not capture every alumnus, every job, or the full value of additional education. Small cohorts and reporting rules can also limit which programs have usable figures. Earnings one year out may be particularly incomplete for fields in which graduates commonly pursue further training or professional licensure.

UMD's career services offer a different kind of evidence: students can seek individual career counseling, résumé and interview help, employer connections, job fairs, and job-search resources. The availability of those services should not be mistaken for a verified employment outcome.