General Family & Consumer Sciences at Minnesota State University-Mankato
If you plan to study General Family & Consumer Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Minnesota State University-Mankato. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Minnesota State University-Mankato sits in Mankato, MN.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 48 general family & consumer sciences graduations were recorded at Minnesota State University-Mankato.
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Online Class Availability at Minnesota State University-Mankato
Many students take online classes at Minnesota State University-Mankato. Among 15,271 students, 2,748 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,992 (46%) took at least some classes online.
General Family & Consumer Sciences Rankings at Minnesota State University-Mankato
Use these rankings to compare Minnesota State University-Mankato’s General Family & Consumer Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Minnesota | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #3 of 7 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #5 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #10 of 43 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #31 of 43 |
Earnings for General Family & Consumer Sciences Graduates from Minnesota State University-Mankato
Those who finish Minnesota State University-Mankato’s General Family & Consumer Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $30,773 |
| 2 years | $33,192 |
| 3 years | $37,454 |
| 4 years | $42,921 |
| 5 years | $45,139 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, General Family & Consumer Sciences graduates from Minnesota State University-Mankato take home a median $42,921, compared with $60,580 for all Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates — about 29% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for General Family & Consumer Sciences graduates from Minnesota State University-Mankato comes in at $25,125.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for General Family & Consumer Sciences graduates at Minnesota State University-Mankato, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, General Family & Consumer Sciences graduates at Minnesota State University-Mankato are 98% women (47) and 2% men (1).
General Family & Consumer Sciences Bachelor’s Program at Minnesota State University-Mankato
Among the 32 bachelor’s general family & consumer sciences degrees awarded at Minnesota State University-Mankato, 97% were women (31) and 3% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Family & Consumer Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Minnesota State University-Mankato.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 30 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 6% of General Family & Consumer Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Minnesota State University-Mankato, lower than the national average of 51%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific General Family & Consumer Sciences Concentrations at Minnesota State University-Mankato
The General Family & Consumer Sciences program at Minnesota State University-Mankato breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Human Sciences | 48 |
Best-Paid Careers for General Family & Consumer Sciences Graduates
Students who finish General Family & Consumer Sciences program at Minnesota State University-Mankato go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for General Family & Consumer Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Farm and Home Management Educators | $55,950 |
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.