Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Bemidji State University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 37% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 34th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MN wage index 1.10). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Bemidji State University
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $85,830 | $90,868 | +13% | #2 of 34 | #10 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $77,639 | $84,436 | -5% | #553 of 966 | #814 | $15,254 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | — | $76,882 | -5% | #35 of 51 | #43 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | $58,446 | $72,153 | -5% | #431 of 796 | #551 | $16,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $47,396 | $64,086 | -6% | #620 of 1176 | #788 | $19,125 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $49,617 | $58,519 | +6% | #185 of 660 | #327 | $16,375 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $32,388 | $57,357 | +5% | #177 of 610 | #293 | $20,500 |
| Social Work | $47,192 | $56,345 | +9% | #101 of 420 | #192 | $23,000 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $40,231 | $54,642 | +6% | #126 of 299 | #154 | $21,908 |
| Biology | $37,469 | $50,548 | -12% | #670 of 841 | #759 | $19,696 |
| Psychology | $33,963 | $49,116 | -3% | #595 of 1027 | #743 | $20,102 |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | $35,806 | $49,040 | +8% | #7 of 37 | #20 | $18,750 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $39,195 | $49,001 | -11% | #210 of 265 | #233 | $21,500 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $34,243 | $48,877 | -13% | #481 of 660 | #556 | $17,749 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $45,668 | $47,137 | -8% | #273 of 345 | #329 | $22,500 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | $35,521 | $45,822 | -6% | #46 of 62 | #52 | $20,600 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $42,841 | $44,719 | -6% | #502 of 680 | #627 | $21,132 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The Bemidji State University Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $292,668
- Avg rent near campus: $1,357/mo — vs ~$676/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 56601 (3.6% cap, Bemidji)
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🏆 Where Bemidji State University Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,994 | $8,994 |
| Room | $6,085 | |
| Board | $3,956 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $24,095 | $24,095 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $10,918 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $11,000 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $13,262 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $18,000 |
| $110,001+ | $21,518 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Bemidji State University's top programs commonly pursue.
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology