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
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Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Midwestern State University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 38% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 55th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (TX wage index 0.97). 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 Midwestern 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | $56,371 | $87,160 | -5% | #259 of 318 | #218 | $31,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $77,928 | $87,009 | -2% | #475 of 966 | #471 | $20,392 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $49,413 | $84,547 | +1% | #148 of 452 | #148 | $23,661 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $67,953 | $83,622 | +18% | #56 of 253 | #56 | $17,064 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $60,153 | $74,347 | +9% | #20 of 76 | #20 | $19,349 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $66,505 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | $45,355 | $66,000 | -13% | #594 of 796 | #599 | $24,398 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $44,524 | $61,966 | -26% | #154 of 166 | #157 | $17,215 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $39,272 | $59,289 | -13% | #819 of 1176 | #834 | $22,775 |
| Marketing | $45,018 | $55,986 | -19% | #450 of 516 | #455 | $24,146 |
| Biology | $33,278 | $52,286 | -9% | #615 of 841 | #610 | $26,850 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | — | $51,917 | +2% | #26 of 63 | #24 | — |
| Social Work | $39,215 | $51,901 | +0% | #207 of 420 | #242 | $29,875 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $40,719 | $50,888 | -8% | #470 of 660 | #479 | $23,370 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | $27,539 | $50,067 | -19% | #60 of 64 | #58 | $20,500 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $35,589 | $49,896 | +21% | #61 of 423 | #44 | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $43,667 | $48,989 | -12% | #167 of 207 | #157 | $21,625 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $25,728 | $47,651 | -15% | #517 of 660 | #512 | $23,896 |
| Psychology | $29,096 | $46,729 | -8% | #712 of 1027 | #702 | $22,750 |
| Sociology | $29,922 | $39,067 | -26% | #448 of 462 | #450 | — |
| English Language and Literature | $18,781 | $38,748 | -20% | #519 of 576 | #523 | — |
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 Midwestern State University Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $224,782
- Avg rent near campus: $1,236/mo — vs ~$688/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 76301 (9.7% cap, Wichita Falls)
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🏆 Where Midwestern 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 | $5,877 | $7,827 |
| Room | $6,192 | |
| Board | $4,354 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $25,126 | $27,076 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $9,575 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $9,990 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $11,235 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $17,458 |
| $110,001+ | $18,593 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Midwestern State University's top programs commonly pursue.
Student Demographics
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- Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology