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Minnesota State University Moorhead

Moorhead, MN mnstate.edu 3,120 students

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
21
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$44,057
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$10,336
Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Minnesota State University Moorhead's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 27% of students receive Pell Grants; 52% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $13,260 $53,040
$30K – $48K $12,969 $51,876
$48K – $75K $14,544 $58,176
$75K – $110K $19,410 $77,640
$110K+ $21,573 $86,292
Sticker price (no aid) $10,336 $41,344
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 Minnesota State University Moorhead

21 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 →
87
$78,006/yr High 20.3x
Construction Management Compare across schools →
82
$70,084/yr High 21.5x
Accounting Compare across schools →
74
$50,867/yr Very High 15.1x
Business Administration Compare across schools →
70
$53,228/yr High 13.6x
Finance Compare across schools →
70
$48,121/yr Very High 13.0x
Subject-Area Teaching Compare across schools →
62
$44,850/yr High 11.2x
Information Science Compare across schools →
60
$49,625/yr Very High 11.0x
Criminal Justice 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 & Physical Education Compare across schools →
47
$38,088/yr Moderate 11.0x
Biology 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 Compare across schools →
42
$38,587/yr High 10.1x
Psychology Compare across schools →
40
$35,411/yr High 9.5x
Political Science 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 Arts Compare across schools →
33
$30,521/yr Moderate 8.6x
English Compare across schools →
28
$29,491/yr Very High 8.7x