Southwest Minnesota State University
Marshall, Minnesota · Public · 2,315 undergraduates
Of 16 programs with reported earnings, 15 leave graduates out-earning a typical Minnesota high-school graduate (about $37,835/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 58 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $10,559 |
| $30k to $48k | $11,175 |
| $48k to $75k | $13,153 |
| $75k to $110k | $18,283 |
| $110k and up | $20,701 |
| All families (average) | $15,291 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education, General | Master's Degree | $60,873 | +$23,038 | clears the bar | $17,448 | 0.8 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $83,735 | +$45,900 | clears the bar | $13,875 | 0.3 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $55,559 | +$17,724 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 1.2 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $54,554 | +$16,719 | clears the bar | $18,000 | 1.1 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $43,904 | +$6,069 | clears the bar | $21,977 | 3.6 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $68,009 | +$30,174 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Special Education and Teaching | Bachelor's Degree | $44,510 | +$6,675 | clears the bar | $24,883 | 3.7 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's Degree | $47,219 | +$9,384 | clears the bar | $29,000 | 3.1 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $47,249 | +$9,414 | clears the bar | $25,125 | 2.7 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $64,654 | +$26,819 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 1 yr |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $45,467 | +$7,632 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's Degree | $67,751 | +$29,916 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $59,824 | +$21,989 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 1 yr |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $31,765 | -$6,070 | falls short | $23,500 | n/a |
| Agricultural Business and Management | Bachelor's Degree | $49,521 | +$11,686 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 16 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 12% of students receive Pell grants · 45% 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.