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 Winona 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: 52nd 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 Winona 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials Engineering | $72,944 | $91,528 | +0% | #18 of 34 | #21 | $22,000 |
| Computer Science | $65,817 | $88,164 | -18% | #256 of 349 | #281 | $19,874 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $75,313 | $80,117 | -10% | #708 of 966 | #910 | $21,787 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $64,613 | $76,708 | -8% | #100 of 166 | #128 | $24,200 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $52,188 | $75,807 | -9% | #244 of 452 | #321 | $20,410 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $65,883 | $73,400 | -3% | #51 of 93 | #77 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | $55,898 | $72,768 | -4% | #409 of 796 | #530 | $19,751 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $61,935 | $72,716 | +24% | #57 of 275 | #67 | $20,500 |
| Marketing | $49,340 | $70,203 | +1% | #183 of 516 | #271 | $24,269 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $50,241 | $65,501 | -4% | #114 of 187 | #150 | $20,500 |
| Chemistry | — | $64,760 | -1% | #124 of 209 | #153 | $23,250 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $41,742 | $63,303 | +16% | #79 of 610 | #143 | $25,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $48,861 | $62,220 | +12% | #97 of 660 | #176 | $23,225 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $47,097 | $61,878 | -9% | #726 of 1176 | #879 | $21,417 |
| Biology | $38,666 | $57,528 | +1% | #431 of 841 | #540 | $21,500 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $40,406 | $55,235 | -1% | #99 of 207 | #130 | $22,500 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $41,866 | $55,113 | +0% | #130 of 225 | #151 | $19,750 |
| Political Science and Government | $35,631 | $55,027 | -13% | #435 of 565 | #485 | $23,438 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | $35,062 | $54,381 | +7% | #18 of 63 | #33 | $19,891 |
| Social Work | $44,546 | $54,056 | +4% | #156 of 420 | #276 | $20,225 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $38,197 | $53,456 | -5% | #351 of 660 | #437 | $24,908 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | — | $51,910 | -27% | #222 of 253 | #233 | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | $46,697 | $49,824 | -1% | #111 of 177 | #146 | $27,000 |
| Psychology | $37,673 | $49,361 | -3% | #578 of 1027 | #721 | $22,315 |
| Sociology | $43,505 | $49,166 | -7% | #311 of 462 | #365 | $21,687 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | — | $48,808 | -22% | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $44,002 | $48,767 | -5% | #226 of 345 | #311 | $25,600 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | — | $48,258 | +17% | #71 of 423 | #102 | — |
| English Language and Literature | — | $47,876 | -1% | #316 of 576 | #390 | $19,575 |
| Public Health | $46,250 | $47,291 | -20% | #194 of 215 | #202 | $19,767 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $42,519 | $46,863 | -1% | #389 of 680 | #578 | $22,000 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $36,984 | — | — | — | — | $26,500 |
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 Winona State University Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $260,257
- Avg rent near campus: $1,171/mo — vs ~$698/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 55987 (3.5% cap, Winona)
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,388 | $15,120 |
| Room | $6,284 | |
| Board | $3,640 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $23,962 | $30,694 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $11,400 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $12,486 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $15,495 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $19,388 |
| $110,001+ | $21,306 |
Programs & Career Paths
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology