by our College Data Analytics TeamGet the facts about Minot State University Graduate School. Learn how it ranks, what graduate degree programs it offers, how diverse it is, and much more. Use the following list to jump to the section on the page with details on that topic.
College Factual began producing its annual Best Quality Schools rankings as a means to assist students in finding top-quality graduate colleges and universities that are invested in preparing their students for their future endeavors.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.
Minot State University landed the #820 spot in College Factual’s 2026 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking out of a pool of 4,630 colleges and universities that were eligible for this year’s ranking.In addition, MSU took the #6 spot for Best Master’s Degree Schools in North Dakota.
### Best Graduate Schools RankingMSU ranked #820 in College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Schools in the United States ranking, out of 4,630 schools. MSU also ranked #6 for Best Graduate Schools in North Dakota.
Minot State University was the school of choice for 252 graduate students in the last year for which we have data.College Factual looked at the demographics of these students to determine how diverse the population is.Keep reading to learn more.
The total graduate student population at MSU is made up of 74.6% women and 25.4% men. Note that these percentages may differ for certain degree programs.
Racial-ethnic minorities* make up 15.5% of the graduate student population at MSU.MSU is popular with people from outside the United States, too. International students make up 22.2% of the graduate student population.The following chart shows the distribution of racial-ethnic groups at the school. If you click on it, you’ll find more detailed information.
The average tuition and fees for full-time graduate students is not available due to a lack of data.
The typical graduate student at MSU who borrowed carries a median debt of $25,788.
The graduate programs at MSU lead to a range of early-career salaries. The table below lists the graduate fields of study at the school whose recent graduates report the highest early-career earnings.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Management Information Systems | $78,673 |
| Business Administration & Management | $40,040 |
Minot State University is a public institution situated in Minot, North Dakota.Minot is a great location for students who prefer city over country life. Get more details about the location of Minot State University.
Contact details for MSU are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 500 University Ave W, Minot, ND 58707 |
| Phone: | 701-858-3000 |
| Website: | www.minotstateu.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/minotstateuniversity |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/Minotstateu |
88.9% of the graduate students at MSU took at least one online course.Approximately 61.9% of grad students took all their classes online during that same time period.
The only degree programs listed here are those in which master’s degrees were awarded.
| Masters Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 12 | — |
| Communication Sciences | 26 | — |
| Ethnic Studies | 1 | — |
| General Education | 9 | — |
| Health & Physical Education | 19 | — |
| Management Information Systems | 11 | — |
| Special Education | 17 | — |
Listed here are the programs in which Minot State University awarded a graduate certificate.
| Graduate Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 1 | — |
| Special Education | 4 | — |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 1 | — |
Only the programs in which a post-masters certificate was awarded are shown here.
| Post-Masters Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 10 | — |
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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