by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how Minnesota State University-Mankato compares to other colleges that offer ethnic studies.
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Minnesota State University-Mankato holds a strong position among schools offering ethnic studies. More specifically it was ranked #89 out of 143 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Minnesota.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Minnesota State University-Mankato handed out 8 bachelor’s degrees in ethnic studies.
Ethnic Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at Minnesota State University-Mankato go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,174 a year. This is lower than $60,580, the median for all majors at Minnesota State University-Mankato.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Minnesota State University-Mankato, ethnic studies graduates take on a median debt of $24,585 in student loans. This is below $25,228, the typical median for all majors at Minnesota State University-Mankato.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,072 | $17,725 |
| Fees | $1,217 | $1,217 |
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Every one of the 8 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in ethnic studies from Minnesota State University-Mankato identified as women.
The largest share of ethnic studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Minnesota State University-Mankato are White. Approximately 50% 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 ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 20% of ethnic studies master’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of ethnic studies master’s degree graduates at Minnesota State University-Mankato were White. About 60% 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 master’s in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the ethnic studies majors at Minnesota State University-Mankato.
The ethnic studies program at Minnesota State University-Mankato breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Women’s Studies | 14 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 6 |
| American Indian/Native American Studies | 2 |
Minnesota State University-Mankato conferred 14 completions in women’s studies in the latest year of data — 86% to women and 14% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (71%).
Minnesota State University-Mankato conferred 6 degrees in ethnic, cultural minority, gender, and group studies recently — 83% to women and 17% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
Minnesota State University-Mankato conferred 2 completions in american indian/native american studies in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men.