Minnesota State University Moorhead
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 Minnesota State University Moorhead, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 40% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 23rd 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 Minnesota State University Moorhead
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Management | $70,084 | $93,431 | -2% | #29 of 57 | #45 | $14,748 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $78,006 | $86,563 | -3% | #491 of 966 | #729 | $12,500 |
| Information Science/Studies | $49,625 | $74,016 | -13% | #100 of 148 | #114 | $12,779 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $48,121 | $67,054 | -20% | #375 of 452 | #412 | $18,099 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $50,867 | $65,476 | -14% | #611 of 796 | #697 | $17,750 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $53,228 | $64,466 | -6% | #606 of 1176 | #768 | $16,557 |
| Biology | $32,422 | $64,455 | +13% | #206 of 841 | #290 | $18,750 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | — | $57,260 | -3% | #128 of 215 | #179 | $20,029 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | $55,942 | -5% | #169 of 275 | #204 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $44,037 | $55,577 | +0% | #307 of 660 | #430 | $17,792 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $39,198 | $53,036 | -17% | #153 of 178 | #166 | $19,042 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $36,172 | $52,838 | -6% | #364 of 660 | #463 | $20,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $38,088 | $50,987 | -7% | #376 of 610 | #479 | $20,500 |
| Legal Support Services | $43,585 | $50,671 | -5% | #19 of 32 | #27 | $25,155 |
| Social Work | $43,471 | $50,419 | -3% | #254 of 420 | #367 | $19,909 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $44,850 | $49,685 | -3% | #197 of 345 | #297 | $25,500 |
| Psychology | $35,411 | $49,492 | -2% | #559 of 1027 | #714 | $20,500 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $38,587 | $48,976 | -5% | #187 of 299 | #212 | $26,100 |
| Sociology | $42,984 | $46,439 | -12% | #366 of 462 | #411 | $26,000 |
| English Language and Literature | $29,491 | $45,483 | -6% | #398 of 576 | #448 | $23,964 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $43,245 | $45,142 | -5% | #485 of 680 | #622 | $25,165 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $30,521 | $40,960 | -1% | #231 of 423 | #278 | $21,764 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | — | $36,495 | -17% | #126 of 144 | #134 | $22,000 |
| Political Science and Government | $33,220 | — | — | — | — | $20,096 |
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.
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,838 | $8,838 |
| Room | $6,830 | |
| Board | $3,764 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $25,700 | $25,700 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $13,260 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $12,969 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $14,544 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $19,410 |
| $110,001+ | $21,573 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Minnesota State University Moorhead's top programs commonly pursue.
Student Demographics
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology