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History at Minnesota State University-Mankato

History at Minnesota State University-Mankato

If you are interested in studying History, take a look at what Minnesota State University-Mankato. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Minnesota State University-Mankato sits in Mankato, MN.

Online Class Availability at Minnesota State University-Mankato

Many students take online classes at Minnesota State University-Mankato. Of 15,271 students, 2,748 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,992 (46%) took at least some classes online.

History Rankings at Minnesota State University-Mankato

Rankings can help you compare Minnesota State University-Mankato’s History program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Minnesota #5 of 11
Best Schools (Quality) Minnesota #10 of 11
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #25 of 40
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #31 of 40
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #339 of 618
Best Value Nationwide #357 of 615

Earnings for History Graduates from Minnesota State University-Mankato

Students who complete Minnesota State University-Mankato’s History program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for History at Minnesota State University-Mankato
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $35,326
2 years $28,236
3 years $37,156
4 years $42,443
5 years $46,610

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, History graduates from Minnesota State University-Mankato earn a median of $42,443, compared with $60,580 for all Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.

History earnings compared with all majors at Minnesota State University-Mankato

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for History graduates from Minnesota State University-Mankato stands at $27,000.

Highest-Paying Careers for History Graduates

Students who finish History program at Minnesota State University-Mankato work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for History majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Compliance Managers $117,178
Clinical Research Coordinators $110,931
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers $99,321
Museum Technicians and Conservators $96,273
Managers, All Other $95,684

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