Civil Engineering at Minnesota State University-Mankato
What traits are you looking for in a school for Civil Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Minnesota State University-Mankato. Get started with the following essential facts.
Minnesota State University-Mankato is in Mankato, MN.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 21 civil engineering degrees were granted at Minnesota State University-Mankato.
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Studying Online at Minnesota State University-Mankato
Distance learning is available at Minnesota State University-Mankato. Of 15,271 students, 2,748 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,992 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Civil Engineering Rankings at Minnesota State University-Mankato
Use these rankings to compare Minnesota State University-Mankato’s Civil Engineering program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Minnesota | #3 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #4 of 4 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #12 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #15 of 19 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #144 of 254 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #173 of 254 |
Earnings for Civil Engineering Graduates from Minnesota State University-Mankato
Graduates of Minnesota State University-Mankato’s Civil Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $55,610 |
| 2 years | $60,771 |
| 3 years | $65,542 |
| 4 years | $78,351 |
| 5 years | $80,870 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Civil Engineering graduates from Minnesota State University-Mankato take home a median $78,351, compared with $60,580 for all Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates — about 29% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Civil Engineering graduates from Minnesota State University-Mankato comes in at $25,234.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Civil Engineering graduates at Minnesota State University-Mankato, by degree type.
Program-wide, Civil Engineering graduates at Minnesota State University-Mankato are 24% women (5) and 76% men (16).
Civil Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Minnesota State University-Mankato
Among the 21 bachelor’s civil engineering degrees awarded at Minnesota State University-Mankato, 24% were women (5) and 76% were men (16).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Civil Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Minnesota State University-Mankato.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Civil Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Minnesota State University-Mankato, lower than the national average of 38%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Civil Engineering Concentrations at Minnesota State University-Mankato
The Civil Engineering program at Minnesota State University-Mankato includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Civil Engineering | 21 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Civil Engineering Graduates
Students who finish Civil Engineering program at Minnesota State University-Mankato pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Civil Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $138,303 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $137,336 |
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Transportation Engineers | $120,210 |
| Solar Energy Systems Engineers | $116,775 |
| Mechatronics Engineers | $115,569 |
| Microsystems Engineers | $104,558 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $101,277 |
| Wind Energy Engineers | $98,460 |
| Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers | $89,263 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.