by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Minnesota State Mankato ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geography.
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The bachelor's program at Minnesota State Mankato was ranked #71 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #2 in Minnesota.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Minnesota State University - Mankato handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is an increase of 100% over the previous year when 5 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in geography from Minnesota State Mankato. This makes it the #78 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of geography students who receive their bachelor's degree at Minnesota State Mankato is $40,553. This is higher than $38,726, which is the national median for all geography bachelor's degree recipients.
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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Of the 10 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in geography from Minnesota State Mankato in 2022, 70% were men and 30% were 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, 60% 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 geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Minnesota State Mankato does not offer an online option for its geography bachelor’s degree program 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 7 students who earned a master's degree in Geography & Cartography from Minnesota State Mankato in 2021-2022, 86% were men and 14% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in 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 geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at Minnesota State University - Mankato.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 27 |
| Sociology | 25 |
| Economics | 14 |
| Anthropology | 9 |
| Urban Studies | 9 |
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