Here is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how Minnesota State University-Mankato stacks up against peers offering general family & consumer sciences.
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Minnesota State University-Mankato ranks competitively among schools offering general family & consumer sciences. More specifically it was ranked #10 out of 43 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Minnesota.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Minnesota State University-Mankato handed out 32 bachelor’s degrees in general family & consumer sciences.
General Family & Consumer Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at Minnesota State University-Mankato earn a median of $42,921 a year. This is lower than $60,580, the median for all majors at Minnesota State University-Mankato.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Minnesota State University-Mankato, general family & consumer sciences graduates take on a median debt of $25,125 in student loans. This is below $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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For the most recent academic year available, 3% of general family & consumer sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 97% went to women.
The largest share of general family & consumer sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Minnesota State University-Mankato were White. Approximately 94% 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 general family & consumer sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general family & consumer sciences majors at Minnesota State University-Mankato.
The general family & consumer sciences program at Minnesota State University-Mankato breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General | 48 |
Minnesota State University-Mankato granted 48 degrees in family and consumer sciences/human sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 98% to women and 2% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (90%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.