U.S. median for this major: $81,690.
College Scorecard field of study; 21 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 19% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $25,940.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $25,197. College Scorecard.
Minnesota State University Moorhead Information Science / Studies: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Fewer than 3 Minnesota colleges report earnings for this major, so there is no state median.
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Information Science / Studies nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Minnesota State University Moorhead's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $11,129 | $49,079 | 1.4 years |
| $30–48k | $11,547 | $50,922 | 1.4 years |
| $48–75k | $13,907 | $61,330 | 1.7 years |
| $75–110k | $18,644 | $82,220 | 2.3 years |
| $110k+ | $22,420 | $98,872 | 2.8 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.4 years, the average time graduates took (36% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Information Science / Studies graduates 4 years after graduating ($74,016) minus $38,184 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MN (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $35,832 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Information Science / Studies at Minnesota colleges
Every Minnesota college we cover that reports Information Science / Studies graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Metropolitan State University | $81,539 | $25,000 | $16,863 | 44% |
| 2 | Minnesota State University Moorhead | $74,016 | $13,773 | $17,997 | 57% |
6 more Minnesota colleges offer Information Science / Studies but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Information Science / Studies graduates
Software Developers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +10.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Computer and Information Systems Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +15.8% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Database Architects
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +9.4% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at Minnesota State University Moorhead, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Minnesota State University Moorhead
- Acceptance rate: 59% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 57% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $50,527
- Full cost breakdown · all 60 majors · overview
Related majors at Minnesota State University Moorhead
- Computer Science—
- Information Technology—
Minnesota State University Moorhead Information Science / Studies questions
How much do Minnesota State University Moorhead Information Science / Studies graduates earn?
Information Science / Studies graduates of Minnesota State University Moorhead earn a median $74,016 four years after graduating and $49,625 one year after. The U.S. median for Information Science / Studies graduates across 122 colleges is $81,690.
How much debt do Minnesota State University Moorhead Information Science / Studies graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Information Science / Studies graduates of Minnesota State University Moorhead is $13,773, about 19% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,940.
Where does Minnesota State University Moorhead rank for Information Science / Studies in Minnesota?
Of 2 Minnesota colleges reporting Information Science / Studies graduate earnings, Minnesota State University Moorhead ranks 2nd. The highest is Metropolitan State University at $81,539.
What jobs do Information Science / Studies graduates get?
A common career is software developers, with a median wage of $105,980 in the Fargo, ND-MN area and $135,980 nationally. Others include computer and information systems managers and database architects.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Minnesota State University Moorhead Information Science / Studies: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/minnesota-state-university-moorhead/majors/information-science-studies (College Scorecard and BLS data).