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, and more. Also, learn how Minnesota State Mankato ranks among other schools offering degrees in writing.
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The bachelor's program at Minnesota State Mankato was ranked #90 on College Factual's Best Schools for writing list. It is also ranked #3 in Minnesota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools | 44 |
| Best Writing Studies Graduate Degree Schools | 47 |
| Best Writing Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 73 |
| Best Writing Studies Schools | 90 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Minnesota State University - Mankato handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in writing studies. This is an increase of 225% over the previous year when 4 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in writing from Minnesota State Mankato. This makes it the #150 most popular school for writing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Minnesota State Mankato was $703 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $327 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| 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 |
Learn more about Minnesota State Mankato tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 writing majors earned their bachelor's degree from Minnesota State Mankato. Of these graduates, 23% were men and 77% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% 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 bachelor's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Minnesota State Mankato does not offer an online option for its writing 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.
Writing majors graduating with a master's degree from Minnesota State Mankato make a median salary of $26,225 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $41,249.
Of the 9 students who earned a master's degree in Writing Studies from Minnesota State Mankato in 2021-2022, 33% were men and 67% 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, 78% 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 writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the writing majors at Minnesota State University - Mankato.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 36 |
| Literature | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.