by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Minnesota State University-Mankato. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #5 out of 20 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Minnesota State University-Mankato as a strong choice for communication & media studies, placing at #191 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 191 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Minnesota | 5 of 20 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Plains States Region | 14 of 61 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in communication & media studies at Minnesota State University-Mankato, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 70 |
| Master’s | 20 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Minnesota State University-Mankato awarded 70 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Minnesota State University-Mankato is in the top 10% of the country for communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #5 out of 20 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at Minnesota State University-Mankato go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $51,810 a year. This is below $60,580, the median for all majors at Minnesota State University-Mankato.
To complete a bachelor’s at Minnesota State University-Mankato, communication & media studies students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is above $25,228, the typical median for all majors at Minnesota State University-Mankato.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,072 | $17,725 |
| Fees | $1,217 | $1,217 |
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Among recent graduates, 26% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Minnesota State University-Mankato are White. About 81% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Minnesota State University-Mankato with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 57 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Minnesota State University-Mankato awarded 65 bachelor’s degrees in speech communication and rhetoric in the most recent reporting year — 74% to women and 26% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (82%).
Minnesota State University-Mankato conferred 4 bachelor’s degrees in mass communication/media studies in the latest year of data — 75% to women and 25% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (75%).
Minnesota State University-Mankato awarded 1 bachelor’s degree in communication, general in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
Graduate study is also available at Minnesota State University-Mankato. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 20 |
