Sociology at Minnesota State University-Mankato
If you plan to study Sociology, consider the program at Minnesota State University-Mankato. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Minnesota State University-Mankato is located in Mankato, MN.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 11 sociology degrees were awarded 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. Of 15,271 students, 2,748 (18%) studied exclusively online and 6,992 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Sociology Rankings at Minnesota State University-Mankato
Use these rankings to compare Minnesota State University-Mankato’s Sociology program against other schools offering the same major.
Earnings for Sociology Graduates from Minnesota State University-Mankato
Students who complete Minnesota State University-Mankato’s Sociology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,580 |
| 2 years | $35,274 |
| 3 years | $40,547 |
| 4 years | $40,199 |
| 5 years | $53,226 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Sociology graduates from Minnesota State University-Mankato report median earnings of $40,199, compared with $60,580 for all Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates — about 34% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Sociology graduates from Minnesota State University-Mankato is $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Sociology graduates at Minnesota State University-Mankato, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Sociology graduates at Minnesota State University-Mankato are 45% women (5) and 55% men (6).
Sociology Bachelor’s Program at Minnesota State University-Mankato
Of the 7 bachelor’s sociology graduates at Minnesota State University-Mankato, 57% were women (4) and 43% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at Minnesota State University-Mankato.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at Minnesota State University-Mankato, below the national average of 56%.*
Sociology Master’s Program at Minnesota State University-Mankato
Of the 4 master’s sociology graduates at Minnesota State University-Mankato, 25% were women (1) and 75% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology master’s degree recipients at Minnesota State University-Mankato.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Sociology master’s degree recipients at Minnesota State University-Mankato, below the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Sociology Concentrations at Minnesota State University-Mankato
The Sociology program at Minnesota State University-Mankato offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 11 |
Best-Paid Careers for Sociology Graduates
Graduates of the Sociology program at Minnesota State University-Mankato pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Sociology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| 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 |
| Sociologists | $74,866 |
| Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary | $53,394 |
| Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other | $47,617 |
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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