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History at Minnesota State University-Mankato

History at Minnesota State University-Mankato

What traits are you looking for in a school for History, consider the program at Minnesota State University-Mankato. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Minnesota State University-Mankato is in Mankato, MN.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 24 history degrees were awarded at Minnesota State University-Mankato.

Studying Online at Minnesota State University-Mankato

Distance learning is available 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

Use these rankings to 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

Those who finish 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

Is this above or below average for the school? 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.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for History graduates at Minnesota State University-Mankato, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, History graduates at Minnesota State University-Mankato are 21% women (5) and 79% men (19).

History Bachelor’s Program at Minnesota State University-Mankato

Among the 16 bachelor’s history graduates at Minnesota State University-Mankato, 12% were women (2) and 88% were men (14).

Minnesota State University-Mankato gender breakdown of History Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of History bachelor’s degree recipients at Minnesota State University-Mankato.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 16
Racial-ethnic diversity of History majors at Minnesota State University-Mankato

History Master’s Program at Minnesota State University-Mankato

Of the 6 master’s history degrees awarded at Minnesota State University-Mankato, 33% were women (2) and 67% were men (4).

Minnesota State University-Mankato gender breakdown of History Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of History master’s degree recipients at Minnesota State University-Mankato.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 5
Asian 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of History majors at Minnesota State University-Mankato

Minority students account for 17% of History master’s degree recipients at Minnesota State University-Mankato, below the national average of 21%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific History Concentrations at Minnesota State University-Mankato

This History program at Minnesota State University-Mankato includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
General History 24

Highest-Paying Careers for History Graduates

Those who complete History program at Minnesota State University-Mankato work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid 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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