by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Minnesota State Mankato ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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Minnesota State Mankato was ranked #254 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for nursing majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #7 in Minnesota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools | 158 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 206 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 215 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 254 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Minnesota State University - Mankato handed out 327 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 23% over the previous year when 266 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Minnesota State Mankato. This makes it the #413 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #347 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at Minnesota State Mankato is $75,655. This is higher than $74,888, which is the national median for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Minnesota State Mankato, nursing students borrow a median amount of $10,303 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all nursing bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $20,508.
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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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 327 students earned a bachelor's degree in nursing from Minnesota State Mankato. About 91% of these graduates were women and the other 9% were men.
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, 76% 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 248 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the Minnesota State Mankato nursing 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.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at Minnesota State Mankato make a median salary of $106,311. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nursing graduates with a master's is $106,154.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 22 students graduated with a master's degree in nursing from Minnesota State Mankato. About 5% were men and 95% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Minnesota State University - Mankato.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mental & Social Health Services | 91 |
| Communication Sciences | 75 |
| Dental Support Services | 59 |
| Allied Health Professions | 18 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 7 |
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