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Bemidji State University

Bemidji, MN bemidjistate.edu 3,120 students

Bemidji State University is located on the shores of Lake Bemidji, offering a picturesque campus in northern Minnesota. The university provides a close-knit atmosphere with a focus on environmental studies and outdoor recreation. Students enjoy easy access to the lake for activities, and the campus is known for its strong sense of community.

Programs
16
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$46,465
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$10,164
Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Bemidji State University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 26% of students receive Pell Grants; 45% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $10,918 $43,672
$30K – $48K $11,000 $44,000
$48K – $75K $13,262 $53,048
$75K – $110K $18,000 $72,000
$110K+ $21,518 $86,072
Sticker price (no aid) $10,164 $40,656
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Bemidji State University

16 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Nursing Compare across schools →
85
$77,639/yr High 18.5x
Accounting Compare across schools →
76
$58,446/yr Very High 15.0x
Engineering Technology Compare across schools →
67
$85,830/yr High 18.8x
Business Administration Compare across schools →
67
$47,396/yr High 13.3x
Criminal Justice Compare across schools →
66
$49,617/yr Moderate 14.2x
Subject-Area Teaching Compare across schools →
62
$45,668/yr High 10.9x
Social Work Compare across schools →
57
$47,192/yr Moderate 11.7x
Teacher Education Compare across schools →
56
$42,841/yr High 9.8x
Biology Compare across schools →
50
$37,469/yr High 13.5x
Psychology Compare across schools →
44
$33,963/yr High 11.7x
Ecology & Evolutionary Biology Compare across schools →
42
$35,521/yr High 12.4x
Health & Physical Education Compare across schools →
40
$32,388/yr Moderate 10.4x
Design Compare across schools →
38
$40,231/yr High 7.6x
Natural Resources & Conservation Research Compare across schools →
38
$39,195/yr High 8.6x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools →
35
$34,243/yr High 7.4x
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management Compare across schools →
31
$35,806/yr High 7.8x