M State programs sizzle with skills you can use. They crackle with knowledge. They radiate the abilities that set M State graduates apart. Our business and industry partners tell us that M State grads are a hot commodity, and they want more! All our programs are hot, but this issue of the M State Magazine features the “Hottest of the Hot” – 20 programs selected for their wage potential, labor market outlook, partnership strength and overall employability. Here's what you'll find:
Campus: We have campuses in Detroit Lakes, Fergus Falls, Moorhead and Wadena, along with online courses and programs. Some programs are offered at multiple locations so you can choose the location that’s best for you.
Program length: Thirty credits generally equal one year of full-time attendance (usually with summer off ). Of course, programs take longer to complete if you attend part time.
Total estimated program cost: T N No hidden costs here: This is the total cost of ttuition, fees, books, supplies and tools for the w whole program. When a program is offered in m more than one location, the costs were averaged.
Placement rate: Every year, we’re required P tto reach at least 85 percent of our graduates and find out if they landed that job within one year. W We usually do even better, reaching between 990 and 100 percent of our graduates.
Starting wage/mid-career wage: S These are the wages you can expect starting out aand at mid-career within a 100-mile radius of our ccollege in today's dollars. Remember, many of tthese jobs also offer benefits.
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L Labor outlook (percent growth o over 10 years): This tells you how much ggrowth labor market advisor EMSI forecasts in tthe number of jobs available in our region over tthe next 10 years.
JJob opportunities: Our program graduates are a hired for jobs like the ones listed. As you’ll see, s every program prepares you for a variety of positions. p Similar programs: If you’re intrigued by S a program, you may want to consider a few of the o other M State programs we’ve listed. R Ready to get started? Great! Here are the Hottest o the Hot (don’t burn your fingers)! of