Minnesota State University-Mankato

Mankato, MN mnsu.edu 11,325 students

Minnesota State University Mankato is located in the scenic Minnesota River Valley, providing a mix of natural beauty and city access. The university is known for its strong sense of community and offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs. Minnesota State is distinctive for its recent designation as Minnesota's first polytechnic institute through a partnership with Saint Paul College. The university also stands out for its competitive Division I hockey programs, adding a unique dimension to campus life.

Programs

Analyzed in dataset

Earnings

$49,322

Average graduate, 1 yr after

Outlook

59/100

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

Tuition

$9,490

In-state sticker price

Out-of-state: $18,860/yr

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Minnesota State University-Mankato's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 20% of students receive Pell Grants; 42% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025

Income Bracket	Avg Net Price	4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K	$11,920	$47,680
$30K – $48K	$12,568	$50,272
$48K – $75K	$15,200	$60,800
$75K – $110K	$19,870	$79,480
$110K+	$21,860	$87,440
Sticker price (no aid)	$9,490	$37,960

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Minnesota State University-Mankato

35 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program	DW Score	1-yr Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Information Sciences Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools →	87	$71,742/yr	Very High	24.0x
Nursing Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare across schools →	86	$75,655/yr	High	20.6x
Construction Management Compare across schools →	83	$75,682/yr	High	23.4x
Accounting Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools →	81	$60,573/yr	Very High	19.1x
Finance Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools →	80	$51,248/yr	Very High	19.9x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools →	74	$68,919/yr	Very High	23.2x
Civil Engineering Compare across schools →	72	$69,861/yr	High	20.3x
Business Administration Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools →	72	$49,640/yr	High	16.0x
Engineering Engineering, General Compare across schools →	68	$68,044/yr	High	20.4x
Industrial Production Technology Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians Compare across schools →	68	$64,528/yr	Moderate	20.1x
Criminal Justice Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools →	67	$49,019/yr	Moderate	15.2x
Mechanical Engineering Technology Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians Compare across schools →	66	$64,005/yr	Moderate	17.3x
Marketing Compare across schools →	66	$44,780/yr	Very High	18.2x
Dental Services Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Compare across schools →	64	$62,496/yr	Moderate	15.4x
Subject-Area Teaching Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Compare across schools →	62	$43,307/yr	High	12.2x
Electrical Engineering Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering Compare across schools →	61	$71,676/yr	Very High	17.9x
Air Transportation Compare across schools →	61	$45,193/yr	Moderate	21.2x
Mental Health Services Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions Compare across schools →	60	$46,691/yr	Moderate	12.5x
Teacher Education Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Compare across schools →	59	$44,171/yr	High	11.0x
Parks Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management Compare across schools →	56	$36,220/yr	Moderate	12.6x
Human Resources Human Resources Management and Services Compare across schools →	55	$46,691/yr	High	11.3x
Social Work Compare across schools →	55	$42,915/yr	Moderate	12.7x
Geography and Cartography Compare across schools →	54	$40,553/yr	High	14.4x
Special Education and Teaching Compare across schools →	52	$47,132/yr	High	12.5x
Sociology Compare across schools →	52	$42,108/yr	High	13.0x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools →	51	$39,798/yr	High	15.0x
Romance Languages Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Compare across schools →	51	$37,845/yr	Very High	15.9x
Biology Biology, General Compare across schools →	50	$37,216/yr	High	14.2x
History Compare across schools →	49	$39,186/yr	High	11.3x
Psychology Psychology, General Compare across schools →	46	$34,925/yr	High	12.6x
Health & Physical Education Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools →	46	$32,860/yr	Moderate	13.0x
Fine Arts Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools →	42	$38,717/yr	Moderate	10.2x
Family & Consumer Sciences Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General Compare across schools →	34	$33,093/yr	High	10.9x
English English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools →	28	$25,136/yr	Very High	10.8x
Theater & Drama Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Compare across schools →	23	$24,671/yr	Moderate	6.3x