Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 46.4%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 47.8%
- Retention Rate
- 71.6%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $51,759
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $19,609
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 11:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 71.3%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $208/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $63,666 | $21,960 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $57,318 | |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $48,823 | |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master | $48,667 | $35,300 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor | $42,682 | |
| Social Work. | Bachelor | $41,565 | $16,750 |
| International Business. | Bachelor | $39,909 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor | $39,729 | $23,125 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Bachelor | $39,369 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor | $38,829 | $15,753 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $38,829 | $21,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor | $38,649 | $23,375 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor | $37,568 | $21,129 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Bachelor | $33,565 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor | $32,925 | $26,148 |
Outcomes Overview
Minot State graduates earn a median salary of $51,759 ten years after graduation, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 38% based on the typical debt load of $19,609. Monthly loan payments of $208 represent about 4.8% of gross monthly income, well below the 10% threshold financial advisors recommend. The 97.3% employment rate shows strong job placement, though many graduates stay in North Dakota's energy and agriculture sectors where salaries tend to be lower than coastal markets. With relatively low debt and decent earning potential in a low cost-of-living region, plus the same tuition for in-state and out-of-state students, Minot State offers an average return on investment that works especially well for students planning to work in the upper Midwest.