Public 📍 Minot, North Dakota 👥 2,062 students

Minot State University

#6 in North Dakota
High ROI
⏱ 1.5 years to break even
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91 ROI Score
● 70–100: High ROI
● 45–69: Good ROI
● 20–44: Moderate ROI
● 0–19: Low ROI
💰
$51,759
Median Graduate Salary
10 years after enrollment
🎓
$19,609
Median Student Debt
Among degree completers
🏫
$8,702
In-State Tuition
Per year
💵
$12,703
Average Net Price
After grants & aid
🏆
45%
Graduation Rate
4-yr programs, 150% time
📝
65%
Acceptance Rate
Overall admission rate

📊 ROI Breakdown

Graduate Median Salary
$51,759
−
HS-only Median Salary
$38,792
=
Annual Salary Premium
$12,967
$19,609 (median debt) ÷ $12,967 (annual premium) = 1.5 years to break even

Salary vs. Debt Comparison

Graduate Salary
$51,759
Student Debt
$19,609
HS-only Salary
$38,792

Top ROI Colleges in North Dakota

# College ROI Rating Break-Even Grad Salary Student Debt
1 University of North Dakota
Grand Forks
 High ROI 0.9 yrs $63,552 $22,057
2 North Dakota State University-Main Campus
Fargo
 High ROI 1 yrs $62,203 $23,199
3 University of Mary
Bismarck
 High ROI 1.1 yrs $60,909 $24,000
4 University of Jamestown
Jamestown
 High ROI 1.5 yrs $56,621 $27,000
5 Valley City State University
Valley City
 High ROI 1.5 yrs $52,725 $20,369
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Data Source: All figures sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median salary = 10 years post-enrollment. Debt = median debt of completers. ROI calculation by Search 6000+ US Colleges. Last updated: May 13, 2026.