Minnesota State University-Mankato: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Minnesota State University-Mankato at a glance

• 11,703

  students enrolled

• 145,000

  alumni, as the college reports

• 3,764

  degrees and certificates a year

• 54%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $19,139

  average net price a year

  Tuition $8,356 in state, $17,726 out of state

• $50,098

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $56,922

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  94% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Minnesota State University-Mankato

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Blue Earth County, where the college is.

• 23

  open professional jobs

• 6

  entry level

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 4.0%

  unemployment in Blue Earth County

  2026-09 · up 1.1 points from a year earlier

• $72,623

  median household income

  Blue Earth County

• 38%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.6% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, health professions, education, which lead to finance (4 open), sales (8 open), operations (5 open).

Hiring most: Mayo Clinic (3), CHS (2), Centerpoint Energy (1), Charlie Health (1), CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) (1), CliftonLarsonAllen (1), Doherty (1), Federated Mutual Insurance (1).

What they hire for: Sales (8), Operations (5), Finance (4), Clinical (2), Academic (1), Administration (1). Sales jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: South Central Workforce Council.

• CareerForce in MankatoMankato · 507-344-2622 · 8:00am - 4:30pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Minnesota State University-Mankato?

Minnesota State University-Mankato enrolls about 11,703 students and is a public 4-year institution in Mankato, Minnesota. It awards about 3,764 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Minnesota State University-Mankato?

54% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $50,098 six years after entry and $56,922 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Minnesota State University-Mankato offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Minnesota State University-Mankato awarded degrees or certificates in data analytics and business analytics (certificate) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Minnesota State University-Mankato?

23 open professional jobs are listed in Blue Earth County, 6 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Mayo Clinic has the most openings.