Is Bemidji State University worth it?
Bemidji State University is a public, four-year institution in Bemidji, Minnesota (small town). It awarded 1,071 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in registered nursing, business administration and management and psychology.
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Federal context for Bemidji State University
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Median earnings 1 year after
$48,587
Median earnings 4 years after
$60,307
Median earnings 10 years after
$53,755
Average net price
$15,261
Completion rate
48%
Completions (2024)
1,071
Years to pay back
1.0 years
Students (undergrad)
3,139
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $47,396 | $64,086 | 238 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $77,639 | $84,436 | 236 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $42,841 | $44,719 | 128 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $58,446 | $72,153 | 75 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $49,617 | $58,519 | 65 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $33,963 | $49,116 | 61 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | $47,192 | $56,345 | 49 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | $45,668 | $47,137 | 42 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $37,469 | $50,548 | 35 |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | Bachelor's | $35,806 | $49,040 | 34 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $32,388 | $57,357 | 26 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's | $39,195 | $49,001 | 24 |
| Design and Applied Arts | Bachelor's | $40,231 | $54,642 | 23 |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's | $57,616 | $65,503 | 20 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $80,651 | $63,456 | 20 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 131 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 103 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 81 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 78 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Associate | 67 |
| Accounting | Bachelor's | 52 |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | Master's | 40 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | 38 |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General | Bachelor's | 34 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Bachelor's | 33 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 25% | 3,018 |
| Educational Services | 21% | 2,504 |
| Public Administration | 9% | 1,050 |
| Retail Trade | 7% | 864 |
| Manufacturing | 6% | 742 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5% | 661 |
| Finance and Insurance | 4% | 495 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 4% | 494 |
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Sources: federal figures for Bemidji State University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Minnesota. Counts under 10 are not published.
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