Political Science & Government at Minnesota State University-Mankato
If you plan to study Political Science & Government, consider 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 is located in Mankato, MN.
During the most recent reporting year, 19 political science & government degrees were awarded at Minnesota State University-Mankato.
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Online & Distance Learning 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.
Political Science & Government Rankings at Minnesota State University-Mankato
Use these rankings to compare Minnesota State University-Mankato’s Political Science & Government program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Minnesota | #4 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #10 of 10 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #23 of 38 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #35 of 38 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #384 of 676 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #511 of 677 |
Earnings for Political Science & Government Graduates from Minnesota State University-Mankato
Graduates of Minnesota State University-Mankato’s Political Science & Government program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $39,369 |
| 3 years | $49,684 |
| 4 years | $46,843 |
| 5 years | $60,581 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Political Science & Government graduates from Minnesota State University-Mankato earn a median of $46,843, compared with $60,580 for all Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Political Science & Government graduates from Minnesota State University-Mankato stands at $25,460.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Political Science & Government graduates at Minnesota State University-Mankato, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Political Science & Government graduates at Minnesota State University-Mankato are 42% women (8) and 58% men (11).
Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program at Minnesota State University-Mankato
Among the 19 bachelor’s political science & government degrees awarded at Minnesota State University-Mankato, 42% were women (8) and 58% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at Minnesota State University-Mankato.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 32% of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at Minnesota State University-Mankato, below the national average of 41%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Political Science & Government Concentrations at Minnesota State University-Mankato
The Political Science & Government program at Minnesota State University-Mankato offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science | 19 |
Best-Paid Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates
Students who finish Political Science & Government program at Minnesota State University-Mankato go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Political Science & Government graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
| Economists | $73,611 |
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.
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