Geography & Cartography at Minnesota State University-Mankato
If you plan to study Geography & Cartography, 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.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 36 geography & cartography 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.
Geography & Cartography Rankings at Minnesota State University-Mankato
These rankings give you a sense of how Minnesota State University-Mankato’s Geography & Cartography program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Minnesota | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #6 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #8 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #89 of 152 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #102 of 151 |
Earnings for Geography & Cartography Graduates from Minnesota State University-Mankato
Those who finish Minnesota State University-Mankato’s Geography & Cartography program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $34,704 |
| 3 years | $42,123 |
| 4 years | $47,976 |
| 5 years | $58,276 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Geography & Cartography graduates from Minnesota State University-Mankato earn a median of $47,976, compared with $60,580 for all Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Geography & Cartography graduates at Minnesota State University-Mankato, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Geography & Cartography graduates at Minnesota State University-Mankato are 36% women (13) and 64% men (23).
Geography & Cartography Bachelor’s Program at Minnesota State University-Mankato
Among the 14 bachelor’s geography & cartography graduates at Minnesota State University-Mankato, 21% were women (3) and 79% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geography & Cartography bachelor’s degree recipients at Minnesota State University-Mankato.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 7% of Geography & Cartography bachelor’s degree recipients at Minnesota State University-Mankato, lower than the national average of 30%.*
Geography & Cartography Master’s Program at Minnesota State University-Mankato
Of the 6 master’s geography & cartography degrees awarded at Minnesota State University-Mankato, 33% were women (2) and 67% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geography & Cartography master’s degree recipients at Minnesota State University-Mankato.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Geography & Cartography Concentrations at Minnesota State University-Mankato
This Geography & Cartography program at Minnesota State University-Mankato offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geography | 15 |
| Geographic Information Science | 21 |
Best-Paid Careers for Geography & Cartography Graduates
Students who finish Geography & Cartography program at Minnesota State University-Mankato pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Geography & Cartography graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Surveying and Mapping Technicians | $123,658 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
| Geographers | $77,391 |
| Cartographers and Photogrammetrists | $56,771 |
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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