Outcomes-based program rankings.
Program outcomes at Winona State University 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 31 programs with available earnings data.
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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 Winona State University.
Computer Science. leads engineering & technology with 78K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science. | — | $77,981★ | — | 58 |
| Materials Engineering.Small sample | — | $74,935 |
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.
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Banking and Financial Support Services. leads business & economics with 71K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banking and Financial Support Services. | — | $70,992★ | — | 34 |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping. | — | $60,283 | — | 47 |
| Information Resources Management.Small sample | — | $58,673 | — | 16 |
| Business Administration and Management, General. | — | $55,859 | $20,200 | 147 |
| Digital Marketing. | — | $54,778 | — | 66 |
| Executive/Career Coaching. | — | $54,656 | — | 38 |
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing. leads health with 72K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing. | — | $72,474★ | $16,500 | 248 |
| Blood Bank Technology Specialist.Small sample | — | $70,813 | — | 10 |
| Clinical Research Coordinator. | — | $61,935 | — | 32 |
| Behavioral Aspects of Health.Small sample | — | $50,899 | — | 19 |
Geochemistry and Petrology. leads sciences & mathematics with 63K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geochemistry and Petrology.Small sample | — | $62,770★ | — | 13 |
| Biology, General. | — | $60,023 | — | 79 |
Forensic Social Work. leads social sciences & policy with 49K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forensic Social Work. | — | $48,600★ | — | 73 |
| American Government and Politics (United States). | — | $47,656 | — | 20 |
| Psychology, General. | — | $45,294 | — | 75 |
| Applied/Public Sociology.Small sample | — | $41,763 | — | 17 |
| Applied Economics.Small sample | — | $38,289 | — | 5 |
Communication and Media Studies, Other. leads communications with 47K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication and Media Studies, Other. | — | $46,669 | $15,793 | 66 |
Catalan Language and Literature. leads humanities & arts with 46K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catalan Language and Literature. | — | $45,770★ | — | 31 |
| English Language and Literature, General.Small sample | — | $36,917 | — | 19 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation.Small sample | — | $29,685 | — | 6 |
| American History (United States).Small sample | — | $26,353 | — | 7 |
Education/Teaching of Individuals Who are Developmentally Delayed. leads education with 47K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education/Teaching of Individuals Who are Developmentally Delayed. | — | $46,505★ | — | 40 |
| Agricultural Teacher Education. | — | $45,468 | — | 65 |
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching. | — | $42,246 | $25,375 | 165 |
Corrections Administration. leads criminal justice with 57K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corrections Administration. | — | $57,296 | — | 68 |
Exercise Science and Kinesiology. leads other & interdisciplinary with 51K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology. | — | $51,253★ | — | 69 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies. | — | $45,648 | — | 38 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | — | $43,717 | — | 33 |
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.
