Outcomes-based program rankings.
Program outcomes at Minnesota State University Moorhead vary significantly by field of study. These rankings evaluate each program by post-graduation earnings, debt burden, and return on investment — not prestige or reputation.
Use this analysis to compare programs and understand which fields deliver the strongest outcomes.
Analyzing 30 programs with available earnings data.
recent graduates
This bar shows the range of median earnings across all majors at this school.
The tables below compare programs in each category by earnings, rank, debt, and cohort size.
These sections represent the complete set of ranked undergraduate programs at Minnesota State University Moorhead.
Computer Science. leads engineering & technology with 66K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science.Small sample | — | $66,325★ | — | 18 |
| Information Science/Studies. | — |
Program rankings are derived entirely from post-graduation outcomes. We do not use reputation surveys, selectivity metrics, or SAT scores. This means some programs may rank differently than you'd expect based on prestige — and that's intentional.
Median earnings 10 years post-enrollment
Debt burden relative to earnings
Institutional contribution to outcomes
Resources, cohort size, and graduation rates
Trajectory from early to mid-career
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Construction Management, General. leads business & economics with 87K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Management, General. | — | $86,765★ | — | 20 |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping. | — | $59,279 | — | 33 |
| Business Administration and Management, General. | — | $52,875 | — | 136 |
| Banking and Financial Support Services. | — | $49,696 | — | 34 |
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing. leads health with 76K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing. | — | $76,288★ | — | 76 |
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist. | — | $50,293 | — | 44 |
| Clinical Research Coordinator.Small sample | — | $39,009 | — | 10 |
Biology, General. leads sciences & mathematics with 55K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. | — | $55,146 | — | 37 |
Applied/Public Sociology. leads social sciences & policy with 49K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied/Public Sociology.Small sample | — | $49,414★ | — | 15 |
| Forensic Social Work. | — | $45,091 | — | 69 |
| Psychology, General. | — | $42,269 | — | 59 |
| Anthropology, General.Small sample | — | $37,727 | — | 9 |
| American Government and Politics (United States). | — | $30,984 | — | 20 |
Advertising. leads communications with 49K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising.Small sample | — | $49,415★ | — | 16 |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other. | — | $40,998 | — | 26 |
| Broadcast Journalism.Small sample | — | $29,685 | — | 8 |
Commercial Photography. leads humanities & arts with 45K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Photography. | — | $44,640★ | — | 26 |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production.Small sample | — | $37,796 | — | 18 |
| English Language and Literature, General.Small sample | — | $37,439 | — | 11 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation. | — | $33,601 | — | 25 |
Agricultural Teacher Education. leads education with 43K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Teacher Education. | — | $42,974★ | — | 40 |
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching. | — | $41,942 | — | 123 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals Who are Developmentally Delayed.Small sample | — | $39,153 | — | 5 |
Corrections Administration. leads criminal justice with 48K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corrections Administration. | — | $47,995 | — | 32 |
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. leads other & interdisciplinary with 48K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.Small sample | — | $47,708★ | — | 18 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology. | — | $40,035 | — | 37 |
| Court Interpreter.Small sample | — | $39,001 | — | 9 |
| Comprehensive Transition and Postsecondary (CTP) Program.Small sample | — | $28,960 | — | 6 |
Why rankings may differ by program: A university's nursing program and business program can have entirely different outcome profiles. Our methodology surfaces these differences so you can evaluate programs — not just institutions.
