by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Minnesota State Mankato ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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The bachelor's program at Minnesota State Mankato was ranked #90 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #3 in Minnesota.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Minnesota State University - Mankato handed out 100 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 120 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 21 students received their master’s degree in communications from Minnesota State Mankato. This makes it the #42 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at Minnesota State Mankato is $39,798. This is higher than $34,959, which is the national median for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Minnesota State Mankato, communications students borrow a median amount of $20,991 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all communications bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,493.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communications program at Minnesota State Mankato is $198 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Minnesota State Mankato paid an average of $703 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $327 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,356 | $17,726 |
| Fees | $1,134 | $1,134 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,042 | $1,042 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,224 | $11,224 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,672 | $2,672 |
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The communications program at Minnesota State Mankato awarded 100 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 27% of these degrees went to men with the other 73% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Minnesota State Mankato are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Minnesota State University - Mankato with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 61 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Online degrees for the Minnesota State Mankato communications bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Minnesota State Mankato Online Learning page.
Of the 23 communications students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Minnesota State Mankato, about 39% were men and 61% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Minnesota State Mankato are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Minnesota State University - Mankato with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Minnesota State University - Mankato.
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