Midwestern State University

Wichita Falls, TX msutexas.edu 4,043 students

Midwestern State University is located in Wichita Falls, Texas. As the state's only public liberal arts institution, MSU Texas fosters a student body focused on these disciplines. The campus provides a setting for students seeking a specialized educational experience within the state system.

Programs

Analyzed in dataset

Earnings

$43,808

Average graduate, 1 yr after

Outlook

53/100

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

Tuition

$10,310

In-state sticker price

Out-of-state: $12,260/yr

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Midwestern State University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 40% of students receive Pell Grants; 42% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025

Income Bracket	Avg Net Price	4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K	$9,575	$38,300
$30K – $48K	$9,990	$39,960
$48K – $75K	$11,235	$44,940
$75K – $110K	$17,458	$69,832
$110K+	$18,593	$74,372
Sticker price (no aid)	$10,310	$41,240

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 Midwestern State University

19 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 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare across schools →	87	$77,928/yr	High	20.5x
Information Sciences Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools →	85	$66,505/yr	Very High	21.0x
Allied Health Professions Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Compare across schools →	73	$67,953/yr	Moderate	17.2x
Finance Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools →	71	$49,413/yr	Very High	13.4x
Accounting Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools →	71	$45,355/yr	Very High	14.8x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools →	67	$56,371/yr	Very High	17.5x
Dental Services Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Compare across schools →	63	$60,153/yr	Moderate	14.5x
Business Administration Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools →	62	$39,272/yr	High	13.2x
Marketing Compare across schools →	59	$45,018/yr	Very High	12.8x
Criminal Justice Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools →	51	$40,719/yr	Moderate	9.5x
Management Information Systems Management Information Systems and Services Compare across schools →	46	$44,524/yr	Very High	9.8x
Biology Biology, General Compare across schools →	45	$33,278/yr	High	13.2x
Social Work Compare across schools →	44	$39,215/yr	Moderate	9.7x
Fine Arts Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools →	35	$35,589/yr	Moderate	6.9x
Sociology Compare across schools →	35	$29,922/yr	High	10.0x
Psychology Psychology, General Compare across schools →	34	$29,096/yr	High	9.8x
Physiology Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences Compare across schools →	32	$27,539/yr	High	11.6x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools →	28	$25,728/yr	High	9.5x
English English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools →	24	$18,781/yr	Very High	9.4x