Winona State University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Winona State University at a glance

• 5,144

  students enrolled

• 1,698

  degrees and certificates a year

• 57%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $17,503

  average net price a year

  Tuition $8,388 in state, $15,120 out of state

• $51,288

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $58,532

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  95% working

Career retraining programs listed on its site.

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 Winona State University

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

• 17

  open professional jobs

• 2

  entry level

• 6%

  ask for AI skills

  1 jobs

• 3.9%

  unemployment in Winona County

  2026-09 · up 1.0 points from a year earlier

• $70,198

  median household income

  Winona County

• 37%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.5% unemployment among them

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

Hiring most: Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (6), Fleet Farm (3), Syensqo (2), Dunn Blacktop (1), Fanatics (1), Fastenal (1), Hiawatha Broadband Communications (1), Minnesota State College Southeast (1).

What they hire for: Engineering (3), Operations (3), Legal (2), Academic (1), Administration (1), Human Resources (1). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Winona County Workforce Development Board.

• CareerForce in WinonaWinona · 507-205-6060 · Mon - Tues 8am to 4pm, Wed - Fri by appointment only

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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• Saint Cloud State UniversitySaint Cloud · 5,088 students
• Metropolitan State UniversitySaint Paul · 5,616 students
• Bemidji State UniversityBemidji · 3,139 students
• Minnesota State University MoorheadMoorhead · 3,072 students
• University of Minnesota-DuluthDuluth · 7,336 students
• Southwest Minnesota State UniversityMarshall · 2,315 students

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Common questions

How big is Winona State University?

Winona State University enrolls about 5,144 students and is a public 4-year institution in Winona, Minnesota. It awards about 1,698 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Winona State University?

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

What do Winona State University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $51,288 six years after entry and $58,532 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Winona State University offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Winona State University awarded degrees or certificates in data science (bachelor) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Winona State University?

17 open professional jobs are listed in Winona County, 2 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has the most openings.