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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks Mayville State University #553 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Mayville State University sits in the 27.7 percentile for mobility among nonprofit four-year institutions, reflecting strong outcomes for its student population. Graduates earn about $1,139 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 63.4 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. --- Mayville State University's composite ranking reflects its balance of access and mobility strengths within North Dakota's public university system. The institution's earnings performance for graduates exceeds expectations given its regional focus and education-dominant program mix.
Azimuth ranks Mayville State University #553 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. A public university in Mayville, ND, Mayville State University enrolls roughly 733 undergraduates. Retention is 80.7% and the six-year graduation rate is 40.6%, reflecting solid conversion of enrollment into degree completion. Where Mayville State University performs strongest is return on investment. Azimuth ranks Mayville State University #801 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $54,027. The institution's program portfolio centers on Education, which aligns with stable, in-demand career pathways and contributes to the strong return profile. Access and affordability sit lower in the composite. Mayville State University sits in the 61.8 percentile for access and the 92.1 percentile for affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Mobility outcomes rank in the 27.7 percentile. For students seeking a public master's university with a clear focus on teacher preparation and education-related fields, Mayville State University offers a direct pathway to employment in a high-demand sector, backed by solid long-term earnings relative to the regional labor market and the no-degree baseline.
Mayville State University's published cost of attendance is $20,657. Net price by income band reflects the institution's public funding and aid structure: low-income families pay approximately $5,971, middle-income families pay around $9,558, and higher-income families pay approximately $15,766. Azimuth ranks Mayville State University #113 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Mayville State's aid structure combines federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid. Most undergraduates qualify for need-based aid, and the institution participates in federal work-study. Families apply using the FAFSA to determine eligibility and aid packages. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $18,585, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $9,812; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $54,027, median federal debt of $18,585 projects to a monthly payment of about $210 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
Mayville State University is a strong fit for students interested in education and related fields who want a public university experience in ND. Its outcomes are especially compelling for Pell-eligible and first-generation students, who benefit from broad access and strong graduation rates backed by earnings that meet expectations compared with similar students at other institutions. Graduates earn median earnings four years after enrollment of $54,027, placing Mayville State University in the 13.7 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. They earn about $1,139 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 63.4 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution enrolls a significant share of Pell-eligible and first-generation students — 27.4% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 30.2% are first-generation — and delivers mobility outcomes that place Mayville State University in the 32.3 percentile for low-income graduate earnings among nonprofit four-year institutions — a historical 10-year Scorecard measure. Published cost of attendance is $15,766, and low-income families pay a net price of approximately $15,766 after need-based aid. Mayville State University's program portfolio is concentrated in Education — students interested in this field will find strong national rankings and earnings outcomes.
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Mayville State University's published cost of attendance is $20,657. Net price by income band reflects the institution's public funding and aid structure: low-income families pay approximately $5,971, middle-income families pay around $9,558, and higher-income families pay approximately $15,766.
Azimuth ranks Mayville State University #113 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown.
Mayville State's aid structure combines federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid. Most undergraduates qualify for need-based aid, and the institution participates in federal work-study.
Families apply using the FAFSA to determine eligibility and aid packages. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $18,585, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $9,812; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the [Parent PLUS risk framework](/analysis/ou-what-happens-when-parents-borrow-too/) for how household context shapes PLUS decisions.
For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $54,027, median federal debt of $18,585 projects to a monthly payment of about $210 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use [Azimuth's Financial GPS tool](/analysis/financial-gps-framework/).
Graduates of Mayville State University earn median 4-year earnings of $54,027, placing Mayville State University in the 13.7 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $1,139 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Mayville State University in the 63.4 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks Mayville State University #801 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Those figures represent lifetime returns relative to ND's no-degree-equivalent earnings baseline of $35,041 (the state median earnings of working adults with only a high school credential).
Education is the dominant program family at Mayville State University, representing the institution's primary focus and largest share of degree output. Teacher Education is the largest program with 42 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $47,852, and Azimuth ranks the program 1.0× the national CIP-4 benchmark for the field among nonprofit four-year institutions [per the program-ranking methodology](/analysis/college-program-rankings-how-to-actually-evaluate-programs/).
Nursing follows with 38 graduates earning $90,781, and Business Administration rounds out the top three with 37 graduates earning $55,118. These programs form the core of Mayville State University's degree output and reflect the institution's mission-driven focus on preparing educators and human services professionals for regional labor markets.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
38 graduates
Business Administration, Management and Operations
37 graduates
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
42 graduates
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
17 graduates
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
17 graduates
Mayville State University's program mix is anchored in education and teacher-preparation fields, reflecting the institution's regional mission as a public liberal arts university in North Dakota. Teacher Education is the largest program with 42 graduates, followed by Nursing with 38 graduates, Business Administration with 37 graduates, Subject-Specific Teacher Education with 17 graduates, and General Studies with 17 graduates.
Across 0 ranked programs serving roughly 197 students annually, the institution's program portfolio reflects a strong concentration in Education at 32%, complemented by Business at 21% and Social Sciences at 48%. The earnings pattern reflects the institution's education-focused identity.
Nursing leads with median earnings of $90,781 four years after enrollment, followed by Business Administration with graduates earning $55,118, Teacher Education with graduates earning $47,852, and General Studies with graduates earning $38,553. These outcomes align with regional labor-market demand for educators and human-services professionals, where Mayville State University maintains strong employer relationships and pipeline visibility across North Dakota and neighboring states.
Many of Mayville State University's dominant programs are direct-to-workforce pathways where four-year earnings reflect immediate labor-market outcomes in teaching, counseling, and social services. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how the institution's program concentration aligns with regional and national workforce needs in education and human services sectors.
