Midland University

Midland University's published cost of attendance is $55,719. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $21,086, middle-income families pay around $23,055, and higher-income families pay approximately $28,680.

Azimuth ranks Midland University #1104 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.

Midland University meets demonstrated financial need for admitted students through a combination of need-based scholarships, grants, and federal loans. Families apply using the FAFSA and CSS Profile to determine eligibility for institutional aid.

The aid structure prioritizes need-based support, with work-study available as part of aid packages for qualifying students. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $26,134, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $26,370; 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 $58,061, median federal debt of $26,134 projects to a monthly payment of about $295 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 Midland University earn median 4-year earnings of $58,061, placing Midland University in the 33.1 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $3,674 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Midland University in the 42.4 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions.

Azimuth ranks Midland University #898 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Midland University's concentration in business and professional fields.

Education, General is the largest program with 36 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $46,695, performing at 0.9x the national benchmark for the field. The Kinesiology program graduates 29 students with median 4-year earnings of $45,969, also outperforming its national benchmark.

Business Administration and Nursing round out the largest cohorts, with Nursing delivering median 4-year earnings of $77,272 at 0.9x benchmark performance. This program-level strength in business and related professional fields drives Midland University's solid overall return profile among nonprofit four-year institutions.

Midland University's program mix centers on business and professional fields, reflecting the institution's focus on career-ready education. Education, General is the largest program with 36 graduates, followed by Kinesiology, Business Administration, Nursing, and Criminal Justice.

Across 0 ranked programs serving roughly 207 students annually, the institution's strength concentrates in applied business and professional pathways where graduates move directly into the workforce. The highest-earning programs reflect Midland University's professional orientation.

Nursing graduates earn median earnings of $77,272 four years after enrollment, with 26 graduates in the cohort. Business/Commerce, General delivers median earnings of $64,469 with 11 graduates, and Education, General graduates earn $46,695.

These programs anchor the institution's economic profile, with Kinesiology also contributing solid outcomes at $45,969. The program portfolio emphasizes high-mobility pathways where graduates enter regional and national labor markets directly.

Education, General and Kinesiology represent the largest enrollment clusters and connect to stable career trajectories in business, management, and professional services. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how Midland University's dominant program families align with labor-market demand in the Midwest and beyond.