Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX · Public · Graduate degree-granting
Located in Wichita Falls, Texas, Midwestern State University is a public institution, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. With 4,087 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $55,747 ten years after enrollment, which is 37% above the national median of $40,747. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 42.0%. For cost considerations, median graduate debt is $21,030, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.65x. The average net price after financial aid is $11,656 per year. The most popular programs include Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment, Registered Nursing, Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, and Biology.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$55,747
Graduation Rate
42.0%
Median Debt
$21,030
Average Net Price
$11,656
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
1.2x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.65x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
4,087
Admission Rate
93.5%
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
63.9%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$10,580
Out-of-State Tuition
$12,530
Pell Grant Rate
40.6%
Federal Loan Rate
39.8%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$8,856
Income $30K–$48K
$9,886
Income $48K–$75K
$11,445
Income $110K+
$18,988
Student Demographics
Women
58.4%
White
40.6%
Black
14.4%
Hispanic
27.8%
Asian
2.9%
Two or More Races
4.7%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
55.1%
Accreditations
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation — Dental Hygiene (DH) (Accredited)
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education — Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels, Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers (Accredited)
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation — Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs (Accredited)
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation — Music (MUS) (Accredited)
- National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation — Theatre (THEA) (Accredited)
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education — Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools (Accredited)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (59)
Bachelor (37)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $83,622 | 218 |
| Registered Nursing | $87,009 | 217 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $48,989 | 145 |
| Psychology | $46,729 | 43 |
| Biology | $52,286 | 41 |
| Business Administration & Management | $59,289 | 33 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $50,888 | 31 |
| Social Work | $51,901 | 29 |
| Finance | $84,547 | 28 |
| Marketing | $55,986 | 28 |
| Accounting | $66,000 | 26 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $87,160 | 25 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 24 |
| Education | Not reported | 24 |
| Educational Administration | Not reported | 20 |
| Physiology | $50,067 | 20 |
| Dental Support Services | $74,347 | 18 |
| Communications | $47,651 | 17 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 17 |
| History | Not reported | 16 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Not reported | 15 |
| Fine Arts | $49,896 | 15 |
| Business | Not reported | 14 |
| English Language & Literature | $38,748 | 12 |
| Music | Not reported | 12 |
| Management Information Systems | $61,966 | 12 |
| Geological Sciences | Not reported | 10 |
| Business Information Systems | Not reported | 8 |
| Special Education | Not reported | 6 |
| Chemistry | Not reported | 6 |
| Sociology | $39,067 | 6 |
| Romance Languages | Not reported | 5 |
| Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies | $51,917 | 5 |
| Political Science | Not reported | 5 |
| Secondary Education | Not reported | 4 |
| Mathematics | Not reported | 4 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 3 |
Master (16)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | $77,640 | 38 |
| Special Education | $61,418 | 34 |
| Data Analytics | Not reported | 24 |
| Cognitive Psychology | Not reported | 24 |
| Registered Nursing | $132,498 | 22 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 16 |
| Educational Administration | $63,445 | 13 |
| Sports & Fitness | $59,534 | 11 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $45,895 | 9 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 9 |
| Health Services Administration | $90,718 | 8 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 7 |
| Physiology | Not reported | 4 |
| Human Resources Management | Not reported | 4 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | Not reported | 3 |
| Psychology | Not reported | 3 |
Show 6 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Biology | Master | 2 |
| Geological Sciences | Master | 2 |
| History | Master | 2 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Bachelor | 1 |
| International Studies | Bachelor | 1 |
| Physics | Bachelor | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Nursing & Health Programs in Texas
- Highest Earning Master's Nursing & Health Programs in Texas
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Business Programs in Texas
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Psychology Programs in Texas
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Biology Programs in Texas
- Highest Earning Bachelor's English Programs in Texas
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Visual & Performing Arts Programs in Texas
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Communications Programs in Texas
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Interdisciplinary Studies Programs in Texas
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Parks & Recreation Programs in Texas