Minnesota State University Moorhead: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Minnesota State University Moorhead at a glance

• 3,072

  students enrolled

• 1,404

  degrees and certificates a year

• 57%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $17,997

  average net price a year

  Tuition $8,838

• $45,873

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $50,527

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  93% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Minnesota State University Moorhead

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

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• 10

  open professional jobs

• 2

  entry level

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 4.3%

  unemployment in Clay County

  2026-08 · up 0.8 points from a year earlier

• $77,664

  median household income

  Clay County

• 43%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.9% unemployment among them

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

Hiring most: Concordia College at Moorhead (5), Amrize Southwest (1), GPAC (1), MDA Edge (1), Old National Bank (1), The Village Family Service Center (1).

What they hire for: Operations (2), Administration (1), Customer Success (1), Human Resources (1), Investment (1), Marketing (1). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Rural Minnesota Workforce Development Board.

• CareerForce in MoorheadMoorhead · 218-287-5060 · M-F 8:00am - 4:30pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Minnesota State University Moorhead?

Minnesota State University Moorhead enrolls about 3,072 students and is a public 4-year institution in Moorhead, Minnesota. It awards about 1,404 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Minnesota State University Moorhead?

57% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Minnesota State University Moorhead graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $45,873 six years after entry and $50,527 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Minnesota State University Moorhead offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Minnesota State University Moorhead awarded degrees or certificates in data analytics and business analytics (bachelor) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Minnesota State University Moorhead?

10 open professional jobs are listed in Clay County, 2 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Concordia College at Moorhead has the most openings.