Is Southwest Minnesota State University worth it?
Southwest Minnesota State University is a public, four-year institution in Marshall, Minnesota (small town). It awarded 585 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in education, business administration and management and registered nursing.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$44,949
Median earnings 4 years after
$55,009
Median earnings 10 years after
$51,342
Average net price
$15,291
Completion rate
45%
Completions (2024)
585
Years to pay back
1.1 years
Students (undergrad)
2,315
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education, General | Master's | $55,867 | $60,873 | 173 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $41,333 | $43,904 | 89 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $71,933 | $83,735 | 62 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $49,245 | $55,559 | 61 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $32,802 | $54,554 | 46 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $33,099 | $47,249 | 27 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $69,142 | $68,009 | 25 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $47,734 | $59,824 | 23 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | $43,875 | $47,219 | 20 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $48,939 | $58,574 | 20 |
| Special Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | $44,510 | N/A | 18 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | $46,368 | $45,467 | 18 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | Bachelor's | $49,521 | N/A | 17 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's | $52,342 | $67,751 | 17 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $31,765 | N/A | 16 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Education, General | Master's | 100 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 57 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 43 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | 31 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 29 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 29 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 25 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 18 |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | Bachelor's | 17 |
| Education, General | Bachelor's | 16 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services | 36% | 3,127 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 14% | 1,230 |
| Finance and Insurance | 7% | 617 |
| Retail Trade | 7% | 609 |
| Manufacturing | 6% | 506 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5% | 400 |
| Public Administration | 4% | 386 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 4% | 326 |
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Sources: federal figures for Southwest Minnesota 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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