Social Work at Minnesota State University-Mankato
If you are interested in studying Social Work, you may want to check out the program at Minnesota State University-Mankato. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Minnesota State University-Mankato is located in Mankato, MN.
During the most recent reporting year, 86 social work degrees were granted at Minnesota State University-Mankato.
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Online & Distance Learning 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.
Social Work Rankings at Minnesota State University-Mankato
Rankings can help you compare Minnesota State University-Mankato’s Social Work program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #5 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #10 of 58 |
| Best Value | Minnesota | #11 of 19 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #27 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #99 of 570 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #347 of 567 |
Earnings for Social Work Graduates from Minnesota State University-Mankato
Students who complete Minnesota State University-Mankato’s Social Work program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $44,116 |
| 2 years | $43,341 |
| 3 years | $48,901 |
| 4 years | $50,907 |
| 5 years | $52,977 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Social Work graduates from Minnesota State University-Mankato take home a median $50,907, compared with $60,580 for all Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates — about 16% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Social Work graduates from Minnesota State University-Mankato stands at $24,250.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Social Work graduates at Minnesota State University-Mankato, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Social Work graduates at Minnesota State University-Mankato are 98% women (84) and 2% men (2).
Social Work Bachelor’s Program at Minnesota State University-Mankato
Of the 55 bachelor’s social work graduates at Minnesota State University-Mankato, 98% were women (54) and 2% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at Minnesota State University-Mankato.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 45 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 3 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 18% of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at Minnesota State University-Mankato, below the national average of 48%.*
Social Work Master’s Program at Minnesota State University-Mankato
Of the 31 master’s social work degrees awarded at Minnesota State University-Mankato, 97% were women (30) and 3% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work master’s degree recipients at Minnesota State University-Mankato.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 25 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Minority students account for 19% of Social Work master’s degree recipients at Minnesota State University-Mankato, lower than the national average of 42%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Social Work Concentrations at Minnesota State University-Mankato
The Social Work program at Minnesota State University-Mankato breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 86 |
Top-Paying Careers for Social Work Graduates
Students who finish Social Work program at Minnesota State University-Mankato go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Social Work majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Social and Community Service Managers | $156,089 |
| Counselors, All Other | $81,766 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | $78,044 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $74,325 |
| Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary | $65,510 |
| Social Workers, All Other | $62,827 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $58,560 |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $41,658 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $40,804 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.