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Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Minnesota State University-Mankato, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 37% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 46th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MN wage index 1.10). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Minnesota State University-Mankato
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Transportation | $45,193 | $103,858 | +21% | #4 of 52 | #11 | $19,500 |
| Construction Management | $75,682 | $102,090 | +7% | #10 of 57 | #26 | $24,675 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $71,742 | $95,398 | +3% | #149 of 459 | #199 | $20,290 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $71,676 | $85,655 | -15% | #252 of 258 | #251 | $24,896 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $68,919 | $85,286 | -7% | #289 of 318 | #291 | $23,562 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | $64,528 | $83,115 | +3% | #21 of 51 | #35 | $27,100 |
| Engineering | $68,044 | $82,903 | -7% | #45 of 57 | #50 | $13,936 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $75,655 | $82,429 | -7% | #632 of 966 | #872 | $13,225 |
| Economics | — | $80,795 | -2% | #178 of 368 | #196 | $20,407 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | $64,005 | $80,482 | -2% | #36 of 61 | #47 | $25,530 |
| Civil Engineering | $69,861 | $74,989 | -13% | #227 of 233 | #229 | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $51,248 | $74,852 | -10% | #263 of 452 | #331 | $21,492 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $60,573 | $73,726 | -3% | #385 of 796 | #501 | $21,505 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $62,496 | $72,882 | +7% | #26 of 76 | #43 | $21,355 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $49,640 | $70,486 | +3% | #364 of 1176 | #514 | $20,300 |
| Mathematics | — | $70,257 | +1% | #155 of 309 | #182 | — |
| Marketing | $44,780 | $68,772 | -1% | #209 of 516 | #304 | $21,500 |
| International Business | — | $68,079 | -7% | #81 of 115 | #91 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | — | $65,513 | +19% | #34 of 265 | #40 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $49,019 | $64,585 | +17% | #65 of 660 | #118 | $21,500 |
| Biology | $37,216 | $60,198 | +5% | #326 of 841 | #446 | $25,000 |
| Political Science and Government | — | $59,997 | -5% | #323 of 565 | #381 | $21,840 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $46,691 | $59,187 | -13% | #165 of 187 | #176 | $20,500 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $32,860 | $57,506 | +5% | #173 of 610 | #288 | $21,722 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $46,691 | $57,266 | +10% | #15 of 50 | #24 | $25,736 |
| Social Work | $42,915 | $56,858 | +10% | #93 of 420 | #170 | $19,871 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $39,798 | $56,119 | +-0% | #267 of 660 | #353 | $22,779 |
| Geography and Cartography | $40,553 | $56,022 | -3% | #81 of 117 | #88 | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $37,845 | $55,905 | +2% | #119 of 225 | #143 | $18,825 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | — | $55,396 | -6% | #157 of 215 | #195 | $21,000 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | $36,220 | $54,532 | +8% | #12 of 55 | #22 | $25,500 |
| Psychology | $34,925 | $52,859 | +4% | #357 of 1027 | #494 | $19,608 |
| History | $39,186 | $52,550 | +4% | #194 of 459 | #247 | $21,241 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | $33,093 | $52,041 | +7% | #10 of 49 | #21 | $22,375 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $37,880 | $52,001 | -7% | #134 of 207 | #158 | $18,500 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $47,132 | $51,630 | +2% | #83 of 177 | #133 | $21,805 |
| Sociology | $42,108 | $51,618 | -2% | #247 of 462 | #301 | $25,625 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | — | $50,694 | -2% | #59 of 103 | #62 | $22,775 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $43,307 | $50,337 | -2% | #184 of 345 | #286 | $22,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $44,171 | $48,632 | +3% | #309 of 680 | #517 | $25,000 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $38,717 | $47,822 | +16% | #77 of 423 | #117 | $26,125 |
| English Language and Literature | $25,136 | $45,688 | -6% | #392 of 576 | #441 | $21,374 |
| Dance | — | $37,959 | -5% | #38 of 58 | #44 | $26,100 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $24,671 | $32,199 | -19% | #233 of 255 | #239 | $23,425 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The Minnesota State University-Mankato Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $304,636
- Avg rent near campus: $1,199/mo — vs ~$875/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 56078 (4.2% cap, Pemberton)
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,356 | $17,726 |
| Room | $7,874 | |
| Board | $3,350 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $24,428 | $33,798 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $11,920 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $12,568 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $15,200 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $19,870 |
| $110,001+ | $21,860 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
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Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Minnesota State University-Mankato's top programs commonly pursue.
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