Communication Sciences at Minnesota State University-Mankato
If you plan to study Communication Sciences, take a look at what Minnesota State University-Mankato. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Minnesota State University-Mankato is located in Mankato, MN.
During the most recent reporting year, 70 communication sciences degrees were granted at Minnesota State University-Mankato.
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Studying Online at Minnesota State University-Mankato
Many students take online classes at Minnesota State University-Mankato. Among 15,271 students, 2,748 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,992 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Communication Sciences Rankings at Minnesota State University-Mankato
Use these rankings to compare Minnesota State University-Mankato’s Communication Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #4 of 5 |
| Best Value | Minnesota | #5 of 5 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #19 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #20 of 28 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #193 of 302 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #248 of 315 |
Earnings for Communication Sciences Graduates from Minnesota State University-Mankato
Graduates of Minnesota State University-Mankato’s Communication Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $58,324 |
| 2 years | $41,155 |
| 4 years | $53,418 |
| 5 years | $58,513 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Communication Sciences graduates from Minnesota State University-Mankato report median earnings of $53,418, compared with $60,580 for all Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates — about 12% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Communication Sciences graduates from Minnesota State University-Mankato comes in at $25,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Communication Sciences graduates at Minnesota State University-Mankato, by degree type.
Program-wide, Communication Sciences graduates at Minnesota State University-Mankato are 94% women (66) and 6% men (4).
Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Program at Minnesota State University-Mankato
Among the 35 bachelor’s communication sciences graduates at Minnesota State University-Mankato, 97% were women (34) and 3% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Minnesota State University-Mankato.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 28 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Communication Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Minnesota State University-Mankato, below the national average of 33%.*
Communication Sciences Master’s Program at Minnesota State University-Mankato
Of the 32 master’s communication sciences degrees awarded at Minnesota State University-Mankato, 91% were women (29) and 9% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences master’s degree recipients at Minnesota State University-Mankato.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 25 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 16% of Communication Sciences master’s degree recipients at Minnesota State University-Mankato, lower than the national average of 27%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Communication Sciences Concentrations at Minnesota State University-Mankato
The Communication Sciences program at Minnesota State University-Mankato includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication Sciences & Disorders | 67 |
| Speech Pathology & Audiology | 3 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Communication Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Communication Sciences program at Minnesota State University-Mankato work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Communication Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Audiologists | $54,746 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $47,305 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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