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, and more. We've also included details on how Minnesota State Mankato ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at Minnesota State Mankato was ranked #183 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #2 in Minnesota.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Minnesota State University - Mankato handed out 44 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 48 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from Minnesota State Mankato. This makes it the #31 most popular school for communication sciences 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 |
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Of the 44 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences from Minnesota State Mankato in 2021-2022, 2% were men and 98% 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, 89% 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 communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Minnesota State Mankato does not offer an online option for its communication sciences 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.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from Minnesota State Mankato make a median salary of $57,858 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $59,094.
For the most recent academic year available, 3% of communication sciences master's degrees went to men and 97% went to 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, 90% 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 communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Minnesota State University - Mankato.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 367 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 91 |
| Dental Support Services | 59 |
| Allied Health Professions | 18 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 7 |
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