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 University of Minnesota-Crookston, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 35% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 51st 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 University of Minnesota-Crookston
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | $82,115 | $101,828 | +46% | #3 of 37 | #2 | $22,457 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $58,805 | $93,969 | +38% | #40 of 1176 | #52 | $21,305 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $54,656 | $88,319 | +59% | #7 of 207 | #8 | $16,648 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | — | $80,822 | -3% | #86 of 166 | #110 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $61,965 | $75,308 | +28% | #46 of 275 | #53 | $26,610 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $48,276 | $69,866 | -16% | #348 of 452 | #399 | $12,750 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $56,627 | $65,921 | -13% | #596 of 796 | #688 | $23,520 |
| Marketing | $44,555 | $63,579 | -8% | #325 of 516 | #404 | $18,500 |
| Plant Sciences | $57,915 | $59,240 | +5% | #16 of 44 | #26 | $19,763 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $40,361 | $53,776 | -12% | #106 of 156 | #126 | $22,978 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $32,429 | $53,190 | -3% | #310 of 610 | #415 | $23,231 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | $46,845 | $52,651 | -21% | #68 of 77 | #75 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $37,453 | $49,610 | -10% | #201 of 265 | #226 | $18,616 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $42,458 | $45,916 | -19% | #550 of 660 | #602 | $14,142 |
| Animal Sciences | $35,072 | — | — | — | — | $21,500 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $33,062 | — | — | — | — | — |
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 University of Minnesota-Crookston Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $190,772
- Avg rent near campus: $927/mo — vs ~$455/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 56716 (3.8% cap, Crookston)
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,478 | $11,478 |
| Room | $4,098 | |
| Board | $5,288 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $26,672 | $26,672 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $3,746 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $3,498 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $8,362 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $13,515 |
| $110,001+ | $18,544 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
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Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from University of Minnesota-Crookston's top programs commonly pursue.
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology