Minot State University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Minot State University at a glance

• 2,062

  students enrolled

• 603

  degrees and certificates a year

• 45%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $12,703

  average net price a year

  Tuition $7,168

• $46,214

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $51,759

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  90% 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 Minot State University

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

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• 27

  open professional jobs

• 2

  entry level

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 2.0%

  unemployment in Ward County

  2026-08 · down 0.5 points from a year earlier

• $79,273

  median household income

  Ward County

• 37%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 1.3% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in education, health professions, business & management, which lead to programs (1 open), finance (3 open), sales (5 open), operations (6 open).

Hiring most: GPAC (3), Conservice (2), Human Learning Systems (2), Builders FirstSource (1), Cornerstone Bank (1), EAPC (1), Easter Seals Goodwill ND (1), EquipmentShare.com (1).

What they hire for: Operations (6), Human Resources (5), Sales (5), Finance (3), Engineering (2), Investment (1). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: North Dakota Workforce Development Council.

• Job Service North Dakota - MinotMinot · 701-857-7500 · 8 am – 5 pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday, 9 am – 5 pm Thursday.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Minot State University?

Minot State University enrolls about 2,062 students and is a public 4-year institution in Minot, North Dakota. It awards about 603 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Minot State University?

45% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Minot State University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $46,214 six years after entry and $51,759 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Minot State University offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Minot State University awarded degrees or certificates in data science, data analytics and business analytics (certificate) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Minot State University?

27 open professional jobs are listed in Ward County, 2 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. GPAC has the most openings.