Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, Minnesota · Public · 3,072 undergraduates
Of 37 programs with reported earnings, 35 leave graduates out-earning a typical Minnesota high-school graduate (about $37,835/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 71 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $11,129 |
| $30k to $48k | $11,547 |
| $48k to $75k | $13,907 |
| $75k to $110k | $18,644 |
| $110k and up | $22,420 |
| All families (average) | $17,997 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $64,466 | +$26,631 | clears the bar | $16,557 | 0.6 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $45,142 | +$7,307 | clears the bar | $25,165 | 3.4 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $86,563 | +$48,728 | clears the bar | $12,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's Degree | $72,151 | +$34,316 | clears the bar | $19,972 | 0.6 yrs |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $50,419 | +$12,584 | clears the bar | $19,909 | 1.6 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $59,179 | +$21,344 | clears the bar | $15,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's Degree | $65,104 | +$27,269 | clears the bar | $15,500 | 0.6 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $49,492 | +$11,657 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 1.8 yrs |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's Degree | $62,753 | +$24,918 | clears the bar | $19,684 | 0.8 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $55,577 | +$17,742 | clears the bar | $17,792 | 1 yr |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Bachelor's Degree | $57,260 | +$19,425 | clears the bar | $20,029 | 1 yr |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's Degree | $49,685 | +$11,850 | clears the bar | $25,500 | 2.2 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $64,455 | +$26,620 | clears the bar | $18,750 | 0.7 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $67,054 | +$29,219 | clears the bar | $18,099 | 0.6 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $65,476 | +$27,641 | clears the bar | $17,750 | 0.6 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 37 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 28% of students receive Pell grants · 57% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.