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. Also, learn how Minnesota State Mankato ranks among other schools offering degrees in consumer science.
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The bachelor's program at Minnesota State Mankato was ranked #10 on College Factual's Best Schools for consumer science list. It is also ranked #1 in Minnesota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Family & Consumer Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 8 |
| Best General Family & Consumer Sciences Schools | 10 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Minnesota State University - Mankato handed out 48 bachelor's degrees in general family & consumer sciences. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
Consumer Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Minnesota State Mankato go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,093 a year. This is higher than $31,748, which is the national median for all consumer science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Minnesota State Mankato, consumer science students borrow a median amount of $16,418 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all consumer science bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $19,338.
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 average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are 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 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 6% of consumer science bachelor's degrees went to men and 94% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% 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 consumer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the Minnesota State Mankato consumer science 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the consumer science majors at Minnesota State University - Mankato.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human Development & Family Studies | 2 |
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More about our data sources and methodologies.