by our College Data Analytics TeamWant the scoop on Minnesota State University-Mankato Graduate School? We’ve put together a comprehensive report on the school that covers what degree programs Minnesota State Mankato offers, if the school is ranked, how diverse it is, and much more. Use the following list to jump to the section on the page with details on that topic.
Each year, College Factual releases its Best Quality Schools ranking to identify graduate schools that offer a great educational experience and provide excellent student outcomes.Factors that go into these rankings include how much money students make after graduation, the number of FTE students per instructor, and how much debt students take on to attend the school.
In College Factual’s 2026 ranking of the Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S., Minnesota State University-Mankato landed the #263 spot out of the 4,630 schools analyzed for this list.In addition, Minnesota State Mankato took the #11 spot for Best Master’s Degree Schools in Minnesota.
Of the 4,630 institutions of higher learning that were examined in the 2026 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking, Minnesota State Mankato came in at #263.In addition, Minnesota State Mankato took the #11 spot for Best Doctorate Degree Schools in Minnesota.
### Best Graduate Certificate Schools RankingMinnesota State Mankato ranked #263 in College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Certificate Schools in the United States ranking, out of 4,630 schools. In addition, Minnesota State Mankato took the #11 spot for Best Graduate Certificate Schools in Minnesota.
Out of 4,630 schools analyzed in the 2026 Best Graduate Schools in the United States ranking, Minnesota State Mankato came in at #263. Minnesota State Mankato also ranked #11 for Best Graduate Schools in Minnesota.
Minnesota State University-Mankato was the school of choice for 1,838 graduate students in the last year for which we have data.In order to come up with a feel for how diverse the school is, College Factual analyzed the demographics of these students.Keep reading to learn more.
Women make up 69.6% of the total graduate student body at Minnesota State Mankato while men make up 30.4%. These percentages may be different for specific degree programs.
Racial-ethnic minorities* make up 17.6% of the graduate student population at Minnesota State Mankato.Americans aren’t the only ones who appreciate the graduate programs at Minnesota State Mankato. Around 12.3% of graduate students are international.The chart below shows the breakdown of graduate student demographics at the school. You can click on it for a more detailed view.
Data on the average tuition and fees for full-time graduate students at the school is not available.
The typical graduate student at Minnesota State Mankato who borrowed carries a median debt of $25,228.
Graduate students who earn their master’s degree at Minnesota State Mankato enter the workforce with an average early-career salary of $68,144.
The average early-career salary for professional degree recipients from Minnesota State Mankato is $96,698.
The graduate programs at Minnesota State Mankato lead to a range of early-career salaries. The table below lists the graduate fields of study at the school whose recent graduates report the highest early-career earnings.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Nursing | $126,466 |
| Business Administration & Management | $107,540 |
| Accounting | $95,647 |
| Educational Administration | $83,892 |
| General English Literature | $77,544 |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | $73,323 |
| Health & Physical Education | $63,247 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | $62,529 |
| Instructional Media Design | $61,959 |
| General Education | $61,535 |
Located in Mankato, Minnesota, Minnesota State University-Mankato is a public institution.The location of the school is great for students who enjoy the amenities of city life. Get more details about the location of Minnesota State University-Mankato.
Contact details for Minnesota State Mankato are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | South Rd and Ellis Ave, Mankato, MN 56001 |
| Phone: | 507-389-1866 |
| Website: | www.mnsu.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/MNStateMankato |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/MNSUMankato |
Around 70.4% of Minnesota State Mankato graduate students took at least one course online.For that same period, 51.5% of grad students took all of their classes online.
Listed here are the degree programs in which the school awarded master’s degrees.
As with the master’s degree programs, only the programs that awarded doctorate degrees are shown here.
| Doctorate Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 3 | — |
| Educational Administration | 9 | — |
| Student Counseling | 1 | — |
Listed here are the programs in which Minnesota State University-Mankato awarded a graduate certificate.
| Graduate Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting | 18 | — |
| Business Administration & Management | 16 | — |
| Computer Software Applications | 2 | — |
| Educational Administration | 16 | — |
| Educational Assessment | 10 | — |
| Ethnic Studies | 3 | — |
| General Education | 1 | — |
| General Psychology | 1 | — |
| Geography & Cartography | 3 | — |
| Health & Physical Education | 2 | — |
| History | 2 | — |
| Information Technology | 1 | — |
| Instructional Media Design | 16 | — |
| Literature | 1 | — |
| Multilingual Education | 5 | — |
| Public Administration | 1 | — |
| Special Education | 15 | — |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 7 | — |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 25 | — |
| Teaching English or French | 8 | — |
| Urban & Regional Planning | 1 | — |
| Urban Studies | 1 | — |
| Writing Studies | 7 | — |
The programs below are those in which the school awarded a professional degree.
| Professional Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 18 | — |
Listed here are the programs in which Minnesota State University-Mankato awarded a post-masters certificate.
| Post-Masters Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 48 | — |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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