Minot State University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Minot, North Dakota · public 4-yearMinot State University is a public 4-year in Minot, North Dakota with about 2,062 students; most degrees are in education and health professions; awards degrees or certificates in data science, data analytics and business analytics (certificate); 20 open professional jobs in Ward County. Graduation, earnings and net price, local employers hiring, and the nearest workforce board.Work in career services or alumni relations at Minot State University? Claim this page, it is free.

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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

Largest fields of study at Minot State University
Field of studyShare of awardsAwards a year
Education23%140
Health professions23%139
Business & management18%106
Public administration & social work9%51
Parks, recreation & fitness6%34

AI and data programs

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

AI and data degrees and certificates at Minot State University
Program areaCertificatesAssociateBachelor’sMaster’sDoctorate
Data science2
Data analytics and business analytics1

The job market around Minot State University

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

  • 20

    open professional jobs

  • 2

    entry level

  • 0%

    ask for AI skills

    0 jobs

  • 1.7%

    unemployment in Ward County

    2026-09 · down 0.5 points from a year earlier

  • $79,273

    median household income

    Ward County

  • 37%

    of workers are in professional jobs

    estimated 1.1% unemployment among them

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

Hiring most: EquipmentShare.com (2), GPAC (2), Maximus (2), Builders FirstSource (1), Civic Solutions Group (1), Conservice (1), Energy Innovation: Policy and Technology (1), Farm Service Agency (1).

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

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: North Dakota Workforce Development Council.

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

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Sources: enrollment and degrees from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education); graduation, earnings and net price from the College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06); open jobs from employers’ career sites, checked daily; unemployment from the Bureau of Labor Statistics; workforce boards and American Job Centers from CareerOneStop.

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