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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks University of Minnesota-Crookston #764 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn at roughly the same level as similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of Minnesota-Crookston in the 59.0 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks University of Minnesota-Crookston #524 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. --- University of Minnesota-Crookston's composite ranking reflects a balanced combination of affordability, access, and return on investment. Graduates earn at roughly the same level as similar students at comparable institutions, supported by the institution's focus on practical, career-aligned programs. These outcomes position University of Minnesota-Crookston as a strong regional option for students seeking predictable financial returns.
Azimuth ranks University of Minnesota-Crookston #764 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 48.4 percentile for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. A public university in Crookston, MN, University of Minnesota-Crookston enrolls roughly 1,729 undergraduates. Retention is 80.0% and the six-year graduation rate is 49.8%, reflecting solid completion outcomes for a regional public institution. Where University of Minnesota-Crookston performs strongest is return on investment. Azimuth ranks University of Minnesota-Crookston #524 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 64.6 percentile for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $62,786, placing University of Minnesota-Crookston in the 62.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. They earn at roughly the same level as similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of Minnesota-Crookston in the 59.0 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Access and affordability sit lower in the composite. University of Minnesota-Crookston sits in the 6.9 percentile for access and the 87.1 percentile for affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution enrolls 20.2% Pell-eligible students and 29.0% first-generation undergraduates, reflecting a regional public mission. With a focus on Business and applied career preparation, University of Minnesota-Crookston delivers measurable earnings outcomes that exceed what similar students achieve at comparable institutions — a meaningful value proposition for students seeking solid long-term financial returns from a smaller, accessible public university.
University of North Texas prices its degrees accessibly across the income spectrum. Low-income families pay approximately $5,758 per year in net price, middle-income families see annual costs around $7,587, and higher-income families pay correspondingly more at around $19,289. Azimuth ranks University of Minnesota-Crookston #185 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. The gap between sticker price and what families actually pay reflects the net price illusion that makes published costs a poor guide to what most students spend. Need-based aid plays a meaningful role in shaping those net prices. University of North Texas participates in federal, state, and institutional aid programs, including work-study as part of its standard aid structure, per the financial aid page. The university also administers named scholarship programs — including the North Texas Promise — that can further reduce costs for qualifying students. Families apply using the FAFSA, and individual aid packages vary within each income band, so some families pay more and some less than the figures shown. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $20,500, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $11,092; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing 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 $62,786, median federal debt of $20,500 projects to a monthly payment of about $232 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
University of North Texas is a strong fit for students drawn to business, the arts, and applied professional fields who want a large public research university in Denton, MN, with broad access and a clear path to post-graduation earnings. Graduates earn median $62,786 four years after enrollment, placing University of Minnesota-Crookston in the 62.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions — and earn at roughly the same level as similar students at comparable institutions, placing the university in the 59.0 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. University of Minnesota-Crookston enrolls a large share of Pell-eligible and first-generation students — 20.2% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 29.0% are first-generation — and the university names dedicated infrastructure for this population, including a First-Generation Success Center, per the student services page. Pell-eligible students complete at a rate of 39.9%, and low-income graduates sit in the 51.1 percentile for low-income graduate earnings among nonprofit four-year institutions — a historical 10-year Scorecard measure not yet updated to the 4-year horizon. Fit depends on two realistic filters: University of Minnesota-Crookston's program portfolio is concentrated in Business and related applied fields, so students whose interests align with those areas will find the strongest outcomes; and students who need to borrow should weigh median debt of $20,500 against the institution's earnings trajectory before committing.
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Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
19 graduates
Business Administration, Management and Operations
74 graduates
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
19 graduates
Health and Medical Administrative Services
30 graduates
Finance and Financial Management Services
36 graduates
University of Minnesota-Crookston's program mix is anchored in Business and applied professional fields. Business Administration is the largest program with 74 graduates, followed by Accounting, Finance, Health Administration, and Digital Marketing.
Across 0 ranked programs serving roughly 431 students annually, the institution emphasizes career-ready credentials and workforce alignment. The strongest earnings outcomes cluster in applied business and technology fields.
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other leads with median earnings of $101,828 four years after enrollment across 19 graduates, followed by Business Administration with $93,969 and Interdisciplinary Studies with $88,319. Health Administration and Finance round out the highest-earning programs, demonstrating consistent strength across business and technical specializations.
The concentration of earnings in these applied fields reflects University of Minnesota-Crookston's positioning as a regional comprehensive institution focused on direct workforce entry. Business Administration and Accounting, the two largest programs by enrollment, deliver solid four-year earnings of $93,969 and $65,921 respectively, indicating that scale and earnings strength align at this institution.
These programs represent high-mobility pathways where graduates enter the workforce directly in stable, in-demand fields. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how University of Minnesota-Crookston's dominant program families align with regional and national labor-market demand.
Based on federal data for students receiving aid. Actual costs may vary.
University of North Texas prices its degrees accessibly across the income spectrum. Low-income families pay approximately $5,758 per year in net price, middle-income families see annual costs around $7,587, and higher-income families pay correspondingly more at around $19,289.
Azimuth ranks University of Minnesota-Crookston #185 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. The gap between sticker price and what families actually pay reflects the [net price illusion](/analysis/is-college-worth-it-part-1-the-net-price-illusion/) that makes published costs a poor guide to what most students spend.
Need-based aid plays a meaningful role in shaping those net prices. University of North Texas participates in federal, state, and institutional aid programs, including work-study as part of its standard aid structure, per the financial aid page.
The university also administers named scholarship programs — including the North Texas Promise — that can further reduce costs for qualifying students. Families apply using the FAFSA, and individual aid packages vary within each income band, so some families pay more and some less than the figures shown.
Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $20,500, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $11,092; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing 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 $62,786, median federal debt of $20,500 projects to a monthly payment of about $232 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 University of Minnesota-Crookston earn median 4-year earnings of $62,786, placing University of Minnesota-Crookston in the 62.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn at roughly the same level as similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of Minnesota-Crookston in the 59.0 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks University of Minnesota-Crookston #524 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 64.6 percentile for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. These figures represent lifetime returns relative to MN's no-degree-equivalent earnings baseline of $35,273 (the state median earnings of working adults age 25–34 with only a high school credential).
The earnings pattern centers on Business-focused fields. Business Administration is the largest program with 74 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $93,969, performing at 1.4x the national benchmark for the field.
The Accounting program graduates 57 students earning $65,921, and the The Finance program graduates 36 students earning $69,866. Health Administration and Digital Marketing round out the top five, each contributing to the institution's applied, professional focus.
The concentration in Business and related applied fields helps explain University of Minnesota-Crookston's earnings profile and alignment with regional labor-market demand.
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| School | State | Accept Rate | Median Earnings | Rank | |
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Lincoln University Similar quality tier (#22550 ranked) | PA | 66% | $43,167 | #22550 | Compare |
Alabama State University Similar quality tier (#22544 ranked) | AL | 98% | $34,502 | #22544 | Compare |
Minot State University Similar quality tier in Midwest (#22517 ranked) | ND | 65% | $51,759 | #22517 | Compare |
University Of Hawaii At Hilo Similar quality tier (#22582 ranked) | HI | 61% | $47,856 | #22582 | Compare |
Northwestern Oklahoma State University Similar quality tier (#22584 ranked) | OK | 65% | $44,358 | #22584 | Compare |
