Minnesota State University - Moorhead Rankings by Salary Score™
Bachelor's
Master's
Salary and Debt by Major at Minnesota State University - Moorhead
We calculated a Salary Score for each of Minnesota State University - Moorhead's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at Minnesota State University - Moorhead to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Score ™ for MSU Moorhead Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $22,500 | $47,260 | |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Not Reported | $38,290 | |
| Anthropology | Not Reported | $25,190 | |
| Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management | Not Reported | $24,420 | |
| Biology, General | $21,630 | $31,130 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $20,500 | $44,890 | |
| Communication and Media Studies | $24,400 | $34,960 | |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $18,250 | $27,490 | |
| Computer Science | $19,280 | $54,870 | |
| Construction Management | $23,000 | $67,660 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $21,500 | $41,430 | |
| Design and Applied Arts | $25,310 | $37,700 | |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Not Reported | $25,970 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | Not Reported | $26,590 | |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $20,840 | $28,060 | |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $17,250 | $39,730 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $28,000 | $28,060 | |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Not Reported | $38,290 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | $25,000 | $32,160 | |
| History | Not Reported | $33,460 | |
| Journalism | Not Reported | $31,500 | |
| Legal Support Services | $18,190 | $38,290 | |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $31,000 | $38,830 | |
| Political Science and Government | Not Reported | $30,310 | |
| Psychology, General | $23,230 | $30,870 | |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $25,000 | $38,070 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $14,910 | $67,660 | |
| Social Work | $19,500 | $39,610 | |
| Sociology | $25,920 | $45,130 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $24,370 | $37,190 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $25,250 | $37,830 |
Salary Score ™ for MSU Moorhead Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $32,730 | $49,960 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $15,360 | $51,110 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $18,090 | $44,360 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Not Reported | $73,950 | |
| Special Education and Teaching | Not Reported | $48,820 | |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $41,000 | $40,820 |
Salary Score ™ for MSU Moorhead Doctoral Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $49,000 | $52,730 |
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