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Minnesota State University Moorhead

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Minnesota State University Moorhead is located in a medium-sized city directly on the border with North Dakota. The campus is known for its focus on the arts, with strong programs in music, theatre, and visual arts. Students benefit from the university's close ties to the Fargo-Moorhead community, offering opportunities for internships and cultural experiences. The school is part of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system.

Programs Analyzed

Avg Grad Earnings

$44,057/yr

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

54/100

Tuition (Sticker Price)

$10,336/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 27% of students receive Pell Grants and 52% take federal loans.

Family Income	Avg Net Price/yr	4-Year Net Cost	Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K	$13,260	$53,040	8.3x
$30K – $48K	$12,969	$51,876	8.5x
$48K – $75K	$14,544	$58,176	7.6x
$75K – $110K	$19,410	$77,640	5.7x
$110K+	$21,573	$86,292	5.1x
Sticker price (no aid)	$10,336	$41,344	10.7x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at Minnesota State University Moorhead

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

Program	DW Score	Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration Compare across schools	87	$78,006/yr	High	20.3x
Construction Management Compare across schools	82	$70,084/yr	High	21.5x
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools	74	$50,867/yr	Very High	15.1x
Business Administration Compare across schools	70	$53,228/yr	High	13.6x
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools	70	$48,121/yr	Very High	13.0x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	62	$44,850/yr	High	11.2x
Information Science/Studies Compare across schools	60	$49,625/yr	Very High	11.0x
Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools	59	$44,037/yr	Moderate	11.8x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	57	$43,245/yr	High	10.1x
Social Work Compare across schools	54	$43,471/yr	Moderate	11.6x
Sociology Compare across schools	53	$42,984/yr	High	12.7x
Public Relations & Advertising Compare across schools	53	$39,198/yr	High	12.3x
Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools	47	$38,088/yr	Moderate	11.0x
Biology, General Compare across schools	46	$32,422/yr	High	14.0x
Legal Support Services Compare across schools	44	$43,585/yr	Very High	10.3x
Design and Applied Arts Compare across schools	42	$38,587/yr	High	10.1x
Psychology, General Compare across schools	40	$35,411/yr	High	9.5x
Political Science and Government Compare across schools	40	$33,220/yr	Very High	7.0x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools	38	$36,172/yr	High	9.9x
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools	33	$30,521/yr	Moderate	8.6x
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools	28	$29,491/yr	Very High	8.7x

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