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Salaries by Major

Salaries by Major at Minot State University

This page shows median first-year earnings for MSU graduates by major, based on federal College Scorecard data. Six years after enrolling, former students who are working and no longer in school report average earnings of $37,300 per year; after ten years, average earnings are $45,200. See post-graduation earnings for full trends over time.

Below, majors are ranked by median first-year earnings.

The highest-paying undergraduate degree is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, with median first-year earnings of $62,600 , followed by Social Work at $41,200 , and Finance and Financial Management Services at $40,700 .

Among graduate and professional degree programs, the highest-paying program is .

First-year earnings data come from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and reflect IRS-reported income for Minot State University graduates who received federal grants or loans. Some programs are omitted for privacy.

Median first-year earnings for Minot State University graduates ranked by degree type and major
Major Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor’s Degree) $62,600
Social Work (Bachelor’s Degree) $41,200
Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor’s Degree) $40,700
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor’s Degree) $39,600
Marketing (Bachelor’s Degree) $37,900
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) $37,600
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor’s Degree) $37,000
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor’s Degree) $36,400

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=200253.

First-year earnings by major: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Last updated: August 2026