Social Sciences at Minnesota State University-Mankato
What traits are you looking for in a school for Social Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Minnesota State University-Mankato. Get started with the following essential facts.
Minnesota State University-Mankato is located in Mankato, MN.
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Online & Distance Learning at Minnesota State University-Mankato
Online coursework is an option at Minnesota State University-Mankato. Of 15,271 students, 2,748 (18%) studied exclusively online and 6,992 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at Minnesota State University-Mankato
Rankings can help you compare Minnesota State University-Mankato’s Social Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Minnesota | #7 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #11 of 16 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #33 of 63 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #37 of 63 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #469 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #515 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Minnesota State University-Mankato
Students who complete Minnesota State University-Mankato’s Social Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $42,482 |
| 2 years | $39,534 |
| 3 years | $46,078 |
| 4 years | $50,369 |
| 5 years | $62,498 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Social Sciences graduates from Minnesota State University-Mankato report median earnings of $50,369, compared with $60,580 for all Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Social Sciences graduates from Minnesota State University-Mankato is $24,645.
Best-Paid Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Social Sciences program at Minnesota State University-Mankato work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Social Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
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.