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With a 97% employment rate after graduation, WSU has the #1 student success rate in the Minnesota State system.

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Explore 100+ bachelor’s degrees, 80+ minors, 40+ graduate programs, and a variety of adult & continuing education programs at Winona State.

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Winona State helped me get an internship locally, so I could work during the school year. This allowed me to apply the skills I was learning in class.

— Luke Shurtleff ’24, General Engineering: Industrial Statistics BS | Post-Graduation Job: Manufacturing Engineer at Benchmark Electronics

Don’t give up when it gets hard because this career is very important and teachers make such a big difference in so many lives.

— Laura Bullard ’24, Elementary Education (K-6) BT | Post-Graduation Job: 4th & 5th Grade Teacher at Rollingstone Community School

Don’t be afraid to change your major. Even if it’s a big change and it puts you behind a little bit, do it if you think you’re going to be better off in the long run—just find what you’re passionate about.

— Brady Aumann ’23, Management Information Systems BS | Post-Graduation Job: IT Endpoint Security Analyst at Marshfield Clinic Health Systems

The education that I got at Winona State has been highly valuable for me as a leader to be able to look at our processes and procedures and how we can do them better.

— Carley Buisman ’23, Healthcare Leadership MS | Post-Graduation Job: Manager of the Integrated Center for Education at Gundersen Health System

Thanks to my experience with the campus paper, the Winonan—and my English courses and faculty—I have been able to pursue a career as a journalist in the city I fell in love with during college.

— Gabriel Hathaway ’23, Writing BA | Post-Graduation Job: Reporter at Winona Post

Winona State helped me get an internship locally, so I could work during the school year. This allowed me to apply the skills I was learning in class.

— Luke Shurtleff ’24, General Engineering: Industrial Statistics BS | Post-Graduation Job: Manufacturing Engineer at Benchmark Electronics

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General Engineering: Industrial Statistics

Bachelor of Science

Improve manufacturing and industrial processes by figuring out how to help people and machines perform more efficiently as an industrial engineer.

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Don’t give up when it gets hard because this career is very important and teachers make such a big difference in so many lives.

— Laura Bullard ’24, Elementary Education (K-6) BT | Post-Graduation Job: 4th & 5th Grade Teacher at Rollingstone Community School

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Elementary Education (K-6)

Bachelor of Science (Teaching)

Design, implement, and evaluate curriculum and activities for students in K–grade 6. This program offers extensive hands-on learning experiences, student teaching opportunities, and training for Elementary Education licensure.

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— Brady Aumann ’23, Management Information Systems BS | Post-Graduation Job: IT Endpoint Security Analyst at Marshfield Clinic Health Systems

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Management Information Systems

Bachelor of Science

Specialize in business information analysis and processing data to help organizations make smart decisions.

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The education that I got at Winona State has been highly valuable for me as a leader to be able to look at our processes and procedures and how we can do them better.

— Carley Buisman ’23, Healthcare Leadership MS | Post-Graduation Job: Manager of the Integrated Center for Education at Gundersen Health System

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Healthcare Leadership

Master of Science

Use electronic health data and clinical analytics to make a difference in health groups or other healthcare organizations by improving patient outcomes, managing risks, and predicting trends.

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Thanks to my experience with the campus paper, the Winonan—and my English courses and faculty—I have been able to pursue a career as a journalist in the city I fell in love with during college.

— Gabriel Hathaway ’23, Writing BA | Post-Graduation Job: Reporter at Winona Post

Writing

Bachelor of Arts

Craft messages and stories in any format and genre and for any audience. With this degree, you’ll strengthen your skills in writing and be on your way to becoming a poet, scriptwriter, novelist, or other professional writer.

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97%

of First-Year Students Receive Financial Aid

College can be expensive. We’ll help you navigate how to pay for school.

1,000

Students Have Work Study or Student Help Positions

With a work study or student help job, you’ll earn money to help pay for your on-campus expenses.

$1.4 Million

Awarded in Scholarships from the WSU Foundation

You’ll find scholarships that are open to all students and those specific for your area of study.

North Star Promise

Starting in Fall 2024, Minnesota’s new North Star Promise Scholarship program will establish a tuition and fee-free pathway to higher education for all eligible Minnesota students.

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Whatever type of student you are, Winona State will support you in your educational journey. Join clubs to find friendship and mentors. Access our supportive services for extra help and guidance. Get connected with our community.

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Learn and explore in the beautiful city of Winona. Take a stroll across campus in just minutes. After class, take a run by the lake or visit local coffee shops.

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Take the next step in your career at WSU-Rochester, with convenient locations downtown and at the RCTC campus. Continue your education wherever you are with online and hybrid programs.

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People care here—about one another, our planet, our community and our world. We earnestly believe in being a force for good and making a positive impact.

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