Median Earnings (1yr)
$49,673
49th percentile (60th in MN)
Sample Size
17
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Winona State University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Winona State University graduates earn $50k, placing them in the 49th percentile of all student counseling and personnel services masters programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Minnesota

Student Counseling and Personnel Services masters's programs at peer institutions in Minnesota (7 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Winona State University$49,673$52,883
Walden University$51,399
Minnesota State University Moorhead$48,510$51,773
Saint Cloud State University$48,473$46,395
Minnesota State University-Mankato$46,740$51,244
National Median$49,765

Other Student Counseling and Personnel Services Programs in Minnesota

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Minnesota schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Walden University
Minneapolis
$12,498$51,399
Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead
$10,336$48,510
Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud
$10,117$48,473
Minnesota State University-Mankato
Mankato
$9,490$46,740

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Winona State University, approximately 23% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.