Bemidji State University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Bemidji State University at a glance

• 3,139

  students enrolled

• 1,001

  degrees and certificates a year

• 48%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $15,261

  average net price a year

  Tuition $8,994

• $47,469

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $53,755

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  93% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Bemidji State University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Bemidji State University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Beltrami County, where the college is.

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• 20

  open professional jobs

• 4

  entry level

• 5%

  ask for AI skills

  1 jobs

• 6.4%

  unemployment in Beltrami County

  2026-08 · up 1.2 points from a year earlier

• $67,257

  median household income

  Beltrami County

• 36%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 4.1% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, education, health professions, which lead to finance (6 open), sales (1 open), operations (2 open), marketing (1 open), human resources (2 open).

Hiring most: Concordia College at Moorhead (5), Beltrami Electric Cooperative (2), Boys & Girls Clubs Of America (2), Pinnacle Marketing Group (2), 10000 Sanford (1), Bemidji Area Schools (1), E.on (1), EAPC (1).

What they hire for: Finance (6), Programs (3), Engineering (2), Human Resources (2), Operations (2), Administration (1). Finance jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Rural Minnesota Workforce Development Board.

• CareerForce in Bemidji (Westridge)Bemidji · 218-444-0732 · 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Bemidji State University?

Bemidji State University enrolls about 3,139 students and is a public 4-year institution in Bemidji, Minnesota. It awards about 1,001 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Bemidji State University?

48% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Bemidji State University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $47,469 six years after entry and $53,755 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Bemidji State University offer AI or data science degrees?

Bemidji State University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Bemidji State University?

20 open professional jobs are listed in Beltrami County, 4 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Concordia College at Moorhead has the most openings.