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 #130 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #2 in Minnesota.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Minnesota State University - Mankato handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 64% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at Minnesota State Mankato make a median salary of $58,324. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all communication sciences graduates with a master's is $54,912.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Minnesota State Mankato, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,000 for all communication sciences majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Minnesota State University - Mankato.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 41 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in communication sciences from Minnesota State Mankato. About 2% were men and 98% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% of 2021 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 bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Of the 48 students who earned a master's degree in Communication Sciences from Minnesota State Mankato in 2020-2021, 6% were men and 94% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2021 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 communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 284 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 77 |
| Dental Support Services | 60 |
| Allied Health Professions | 13 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 8 |
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