All MSU majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 9
- Business & Finance · 7
- Health & Medicine · 7
- Science & Math · 6
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 6
- Arts & Design · 4
- Communications & Media · 4
- Education · 4
- Technology & Computing · 2
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $44,614 | $48,885 | $29,147 |
| American Sign Language | — | — | — |
| Classics | — | — | — |
| English | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance | — | $69,738 | — |
| Accounting | — | $66,707 | — |
| Marketing | $52,036 | $61,964 | $21,129 |
| Business Administration | $44,408 | $60,988 | $23,250 |
| Entrepreneurship | — | — | — |
| International Business | — | — | — |
| Management Information Systems | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $72,522 | $80,533 | $27,111 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | — | $44,239 | — |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | — | — |
| Medical Laboratory Science | — | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | — | — | — |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | — | — | — |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | — | — | — |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts and Entertainment Management | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | — | — | — |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | — | — | — |
| Communications | — | — | — |
| Communications Technologies / Technicians and Support Services, Other | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $44,973 | $50,105 | $28,324 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $48,425 | $45,941 | $25,823 |
| Education | — | — | — |
| Special Education | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Information Technology | — | — | — |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Social Work → Social worker
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 4.4% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former MSU students earn a median $51,759 ten years after starting college, more than 50% of North Dakota colleges we cover. 45% graduate within six years.
MSU majors questions
How many majors does MSU offer?
Minot State University offers 49 bachelor's majors across 9 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Business & Finance.
What is the highest-paying major at MSU?
Nursing graduates from Minot State University earn a median $80,533 four years after graduating, the highest of the 12 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $27,111.
Which MSU majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates earn the least: a median $44,239 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Minot State University overview