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Information Science/Studies at Minnesota State University Moorhead

Moorhead, MN · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $49,625/yr (-17% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (68% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (221,900 openings/yr)

ROI 13.2x earnings multiple

Ranked #115 of 129 Information Science/Studies programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Information Science/Studies graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$549K	$544K	$495K
Earnings Multiple	13.3x	13.2x	12.0x
Probability of Field Employment	74%	68%	39%
DegreeOutlook Score	61	60	54

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$41,344

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$71,264

-72% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$12,779

3.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $49,625 per year, Information Science/Studies graduates from Minnesota State University Moorhead earn below the $59,433 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

The 13.2x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 68% task exposure — and the 10% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The median debt load of $12,779 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

At #115 out of 129 programs, Minnesota State University Moorhead's financial outcomes for Information Science/Studies trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Minnesota State University Moorhead

Minnesota State University Moorhead accepts 53% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, a compact campus enrolling 3,120 students in Moorhead, MN.

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Top Career Paths

Computer and information systems managers $171,200/yr

Computer and information research scientists $140,910/yr

Database architects $135,980/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Minnesota State University Moorhead's Information Science/Studies program score?

A score of 60/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but Minnesota State University Moorhead trails the majority of Information Science/Studies programs on relative rankings. Context matters more than the raw number.

How vulnerable is Information Science/Studies to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Information Science/Studies careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 68% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why are Information Science/Studies earnings lower at Minnesota State University Moorhead?

Lower starting pay at Minnesota State University Moorhead may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →