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 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 Winona State University.
Materials Engineering leads engineering & technology with 92K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials EngineeringSmall sample | — | $91,528★ | — | 19 |
| Computer Science | — | $88,164 |
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 76K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banking and Financial Support Services | — | $75,807★ | — | 33 |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | — | $72,768 | — | 32 |
| Digital Marketing | — | $70,203 | — | 46 |
| Executive/Career CoachingSmall sample | — | $65,501 | — | 16 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | — | $61,878 | $20,200 | 108 |
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing leads health with 80K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing | — | $80,117★ | $16,500 | 223 |
| Clinical Research Coordinator | — | $72,716 | — | 32 |
| Behavioral Aspects of Health | — | $47,291 | — | 26 |
Analytical Chemistry leads sciences & mathematics with 65K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Analytical Chemistry | — | $64,760★ | — | 23 |
| Biology, General | — | $57,528 | — | 68 |
| Geochemistry and PetrologySmall sample | — | $43,426 | — | 16 |
American Government and Politics (United States) leads social sciences & policy with 55K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Government and Politics (United States)Small sample | — | $55,027★ | — | 11 |
| Forensic Social Work | — | $54,056 | — | 85 |
| Psychology, General | — | $49,361 | — | 73 |
| Applied/Public SociologySmall sample | — | $49,166 | — | 9 |
Communication and Media Studies, Other leads communications with 53K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | — | $53,456 | $15,793 | 70 |
Catalan Language and Literature leads humanities & arts with 55K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catalan Language and Literature | — | $55,113★ | — | 26 |
| Art History, Criticism and ConservationSmall sample | — | $48,258 | — | 17 |
| English Language and Literature, GeneralSmall sample | — | $47,876 | — | 15 |
| American History (United States)Small sample | — | $26,353 | — | 5 |
Education/Teaching of Individuals Who are Developmentally Delayed leads education with 50K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education/Teaching of Individuals Who are Developmentally Delayed | — | $49,824★ | — | 27 |
| Agricultural Teacher Education | — | $48,767 | — | 66 |
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching | — | $46,863 | $25,375 | 143 |
Corrections Administration leads criminal justice with 62K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corrections Administration | — | $62,220 | — | 35 |
Exercise Science and Kinesiology leads other & interdisciplinary with 63K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | — | $63,303★ | — | 59 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | $55,235 | — | 39 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | — | $54,381 | — | 35 |
| Advanced Legal Research/Studies, GeneralSmall sample | — | $48,808 | — | 17 |
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.
