Is Minnesota State University-Mankato worth it?
Minnesota State University-Mankato is a public, four-year institution in Mankato, Minnesota (small city). It awarded 3,676 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in registered nursing, business administration and management and elementary education and teaching.
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Federal context for Minnesota State University-Mankato
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Median earnings 1 year after
$49,152
Median earnings 4 years after
$64,235
Median earnings 10 years after
$56,922
Average net price
$19,139
Completion rate
54%
Completions (2024)
3,676
Years to pay back
1.2 years
Students (undergrad)
11,703
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $75,655 | $82,429 | 366 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $39,798 | $56,119 | 161 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $49,640 | $70,486 | 155 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $44,780 | $68,772 | 132 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $44,171 | $48,632 | 123 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $49,019 | $64,585 | 114 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $34,925 | $52,859 | 105 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $32,860 | $57,506 | 100 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $51,248 | $74,852 | 97 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $37,216 | $60,198 | 82 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | $42,915 | $56,858 | 80 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | $43,307 | $50,337 | 76 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $33,093 | $52,041 | 71 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Bachelor's | $62,496 | $72,882 | 67 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | First professional | $90,234 | $98,373 | 66 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 383 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 177 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 133 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | Bachelor's | 114 |
| Finance, General | Bachelor's | 98 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 93 |
| Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General | Bachelor's | 93 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 81 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Associate | 76 |
| Accounting | Bachelor's | 74 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 23% | 7,995 |
| Educational Services | 18% | 6,161 |
| Manufacturing | 8% | 2,818 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 8% | 2,713 |
| Retail Trade | 8% | 2,695 |
| Public Administration | 6% | 2,037 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 5% | 1,657 |
| Finance and Insurance | 5% | 1,587 |
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Sources: federal figures for Minnesota State University-Mankato. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Minnesota. Counts under 10 are not published.
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