by our College Data Analytics TeamWant the scoop on Minnesota State University Moorhead Graduate School? We’ve put together a comprehensive report on the school that covers what degree programs MSU Moorhead or MSUM offers, if the school is ranked, how diverse it is, and much more. You can jump to any section of this page using the following list.
College Factual produces its Best Quality Schools rankings on a yearly basis to recognize those graduate schools that provide an excellent educational experience and are dedicated to helping their students succeed.Factors that go into these rankings include how much money students make after graduation, the number of FTE students per instructor, and how much debt students take on to attend the school.
Out of the 4,630 colleges and universities analyzed in College Factual’s 2026 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking, Minnesota State University Moorhead took the #528 spot.In addition, MSU Moorhead or MSUM took the #20 spot for Best Master’s Degree Schools in Minnesota.
There were 4,630 college and universities analyzed in the 2026 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking, and MSU Moorhead or MSUM took the #528 spot on the list.In addition, MSU Moorhead or MSUM took the #20 spot for Best Doctorate Degree Schools in Minnesota.
### Best Graduate Certificate Schools RankingIn College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Certificate Schools in the United States ranking, MSU Moorhead or MSUM took the #528 spot out of 4,630 schools. MSU Moorhead or MSUM also ranked #20 for Best Graduate Certificate Schools in Minnesota.
Out of 4,630 schools analyzed in the 2026 Best Graduate Schools in the United States ranking, MSU Moorhead or MSUM came in at #528. MSU Moorhead or MSUM also ranked #20 for Best Graduate Schools in Minnesota.
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,011 graduate students attended Minnesota State University Moorhead.In order to come up with a feel for how diverse the school is, College Factual analyzed the demographics of these students.Here is what we found.
Women make up 75.6% of the total graduate student body at MSU Moorhead or MSUM while men make up 24.4%. These percentages may be different for specific degree programs.
About 11.0% of the graduate students who attend MSU Moorhead or MSUM are from a racial-ethnic minority group*.Americans aren’t the only ones who appreciate the graduate programs at MSU Moorhead or MSUM. Around 1.3% of graduate students are international.The chart below shows the breakdown of graduate student demographics at the school. You can click on it for a more detailed view.
Data on the average tuition and fees for full-time graduate students at the school is not available.
The typical graduate student at MSU Moorhead or MSUM who borrowed carries a median debt of $24,386.
The average early-career salary for master’s degree recipients from MSU Moorhead or MSUM is $59,267.
Early-career pay varies by field of study. The following table shows the graduate fields of study at MSU Moorhead or MSUM with the highest average early-career salaries for recent graduates.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | $66,545 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | $60,291 |
| Student Counseling | $55,951 |
| Communication Sciences | $55,628 |
| Special Education | $48,921 |
Minnesota State University Moorhead is a public institution located in Moorhead, Minnesota.MSU Moorhead or MSUM is located in a safe and convenient suburb. Get more details about the location of Minnesota State University Moorhead.
Contact details for MSU Moorhead or MSUM are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 1104 Seventh Avenue South, Moorhead, MN 56563 |
| Phone: | 800-593-7246 |
| Website: | www.mnstate.edu/ |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/msumoorhead |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/MSUMoorhead |
Around 76.6% of MSU Moorhead or MSUM graduate students took at least one course online.Approximately 62.8% of grad students took all their classes online during that same time period.
Listed here are the degree programs in which the school awarded master’s degrees.
| Masters Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 30 | — |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 18 | — |
| Communication Sciences | 25 | $55,628 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 2 | — |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 49 | $60,291 |
| Educational Administration | 41 | $66,545 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 17 | — |
| Nursing | 14 | — |
| Social Work | 26 | — |
| Special Education | 27 | — |
| Student Counseling | 29 | $55,951 |
Just like the master’s programs above, the doctorate programs shown here are only those in which doctorate degrees were awarded.
| Doctorate Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 18 | — |
Only the programs in which a graduate certificate was awarded are shown here.
| Graduate Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 1 | — |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 1 | — |
| Nursing | 2 | — |
| Student Counseling | 8 | — |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 1 | — |
The programs below are those in which the school awarded a post-masters certificate.
| Post-Masters Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 1 | — |
| Educational Administration | 58 | — |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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