March 7, 2025
U of M Baccalaureate Graduate Employment Location
The University of Minnesota (U of M) attracts students not only from Minnesota, but also other states and from around the world. Many leave following graduation, but many stay over time. Even 10 years after graduation, nearly two-thirds of U of M baccalaureate graduates who work full-time are employed in Minnesota and 79% are employed in the Midwest (indicated as the West North Central and East North Central census regions in the map below).
Percentage of 2007-2009 U of M bachelor’s degree recipients employed in each census region 10 years after graduation:
U of M Baccalaureate Graduate Top Industries
The top three industries of employment for U of M baccalaureate graduates which make up nearly half of U of M graduate’s employment are: Health Care and Social Assistance; Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services; and Educational Services. Note: data comes from Unemployment Insurance wage data which contains workers earnings and industry codes but does not contain occupations.
Industry sector employing University of Minnesota 2007-2009 bachelor's degree recipients 10 years after graduation
| Industry sector employing University of Minnesota 2007-2009 bachelor's degree recipients 10 years after graduation | Percent of total |
|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 16.1% |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 15.2% |
| Educational Services | 15.0% |
| Manufacturing | 8.4% |
| Finance and Insurance | 8.1% |
| Public Administration | 6.4% |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 5.6% |
| Wholesale Trade | 4.6% |
| Retail Trade | 4.1% |
| Information | 3.8% |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management … | 2.9% |
| Other Services (except Administrative Support) | 2.2% |
| All Other | 7.6% |
U of M Baccalaureate Graduate Earnings
In terms of earnings, the U of M baccalaureate credential is strong. The Georgetown Center on Education and the Workforce defines a good job2 as one paying a minimum of $43,000 in 2022 dollars for full-time full-year workers between the ages of 25 and 44. On average, the median earnings across all U of M campuses exceed this threshold 5 years after graduation.
Median wages for University of Minnesota bachelor's degree Recipients 2007-2009: 1 Years, 5 Years and 10 Years later by campus
Median wages for University of Minnesota bachelor's degree Recipients 2007-2009: 1 Years, 5 Years and 10 Years later by campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Campus | 1 Years | 5 Years | 10 Years |
Twin Cities | $42,591 | $60,076 | $84,355 |
Duluth | $36,735 | $54,757 | $76,115 |
Morris | $37,145 | $47,358 | $63,441 |
Crookston | $39,305 | $53,700 | $67,146 |
- U.S. Census Bureau Postsecondary Explorer Tool. Notes: The U.S. Census Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes (PSEO) is an experimental data product from the US Census Bureau containing earnings outcomes and employment flows for recent graduates of partner colleges and universities. These statistics are generated by matching university transcript data with a national database of jobs covering over 96% of jobs in the U.S. Only graduates who earn at least the annual equivalent of full-time work at the prevailing federal minimum wage and work three or more quarters in a calendar year are included. Earnings are adjusted to 2022 dollars and are not adjusted for cost of living. Data extracted February, 2025.
Anthony P. Carnevale, Zachary Mabel, Kathryn Peltier Campbell, and Heidi Booth. What Works: Ten Education, Training, and Work-Based Pathway Changes That Lead to Good Jobs. Washington, DC: Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, 2023. Note: figures adjusted to reflect 2022 dollars.