Is Minnesota State University Moorhead worth it?
Minnesota State University Moorhead is a public, four-year institution in Moorhead, Minnesota (midsize suburb). It awarded 1,276 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in educational leadership and administration, registered nursing and business administration and management.
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Federal context for Minnesota State University Moorhead
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Median earnings 1 year after
$44,449
Median earnings 4 years after
$55,083
Median earnings 10 years after
$50,527
Average net price
$17,997
Completion rate
57%
Completions (2024)
1,276
Years to pay back
1.3 years
Students (undergrad)
3,072
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $43,245 | $45,142 | 165 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $53,228 | $64,466 | 153 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | $57,408 | $65,104 | 116 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $78,006 | $86,563 | 111 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | $43,471 | $50,419 | 100 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | $44,850 | $49,685 | 75 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's | $62,413 | $72,151 | 65 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $44,037 | $55,577 | 56 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $35,411 | $49,492 | 49 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $38,088 | $50,987 | 42 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's | $48,510 | $51,358 | 41 |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's | $57,948 | $62,753 | 38 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Undergraduate certificate | $56,798 | $59,179 | 35 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's | $30,521 | $40,960 | 34 |
| Construction Management | Bachelor's | $70,084 | $93,431 | 31 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 88 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 63 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | Post-master's certificate | 58 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 52 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | 49 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 45 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | 43 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | Master's | 41 |
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | Bachelor's | 38 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 30 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services | 25% | 4,304 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 23% | 3,977 |
| Retail Trade | 7% | 1,271 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 7% | 1,194 |
| Finance and Insurance | 6% | 1,053 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 5% | 925 |
| Manufacturing | 5% | 798 |
| Public Administration | 4% | 676 |
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Sources: federal figures for Minnesota State University Moorhead. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Minnesota. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page