Minnesota State University-Mankato
Mankato, Minnesota · Public · 11,703 undergraduates
Of 66 programs with reported earnings, 65 leave graduates out-earning a typical Minnesota high-school graduate (about $37,835/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 144 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $12,339 |
| $30k to $48k | $12,750 |
| $48k to $75k | $15,137 |
| $75k to $110k | $18,921 |
| $110k and up | $22,798 |
| All families (average) | $19,139 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $82,429 | +$44,594 | clears the bar | $13,225 | 0.3 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $70,486 | +$32,651 | clears the bar | $20,300 | 0.6 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $52,859 | +$15,024 | clears the bar | $19,608 | 1.3 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $68,772 | +$30,937 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 0.7 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $74,852 | +$37,017 | clears the bar | $21,492 | 0.6 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $56,119 | +$18,284 | clears the bar | $22,779 | 1.2 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $60,198 | +$22,363 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 1.1 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $64,585 | +$26,750 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 0.8 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $57,506 | +$19,671 | clears the bar | $21,722 | 1.1 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $73,726 | +$35,891 | clears the bar | $21,505 | 0.6 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $95,398 | +$57,563 | clears the bar | $20,290 | 0.4 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $48,632 | +$10,797 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 2.3 yrs |
| Air Transportation | Bachelor's Degree | $103,858 | +$66,023 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $56,858 | +$19,023 | clears the bar | $19,871 | 1 yr |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's Degree | $50,337 | +$12,502 | clears the bar | $22,500 | 1.8 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 66 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 21% of students receive Pell grants · 54% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.