Below are the key facts about this program at Southwest Minnesota State University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Southwest Minnesota State University highly for general education, coming in at #263 out of 377 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Education Schools | 263 of 377 |
| Best General Education Schools in Minnesota | 13 of 13 |
| Best General Education Schools in the Plains States Region | 26 of 35 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in general education at Southwest Minnesota State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 16 |
| Master’s | 100 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Southwest Minnesota State University conferred 16 bachelor’s degrees in general education.
Southwest Minnesota State University ranks competitively among schools offering general education at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
General Education graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Southwest Minnesota State University report a median salary of $56,794 a year. This is higher than $55,618, the median for all majors at Southwest Minnesota State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,230 | $8,840 |
| Fees | $1,521 | $1,521 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 6% of general education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 94% went to women.
The majority of general education bachelor’s degree graduates at Southwest Minnesota State University were White. Approximately 88% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southwest Minnesota State University with a bachelor’s in general education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Southwest Minnesota State University conferred 16 bachelor’s completions in education, general recently — 94% to women and 6% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (88%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Southwest Minnesota State University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Education | 100 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.