U.S. median for this major: $51,502.
College Scorecard field of study; 82 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 48% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $26,000.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $23,995. College Scorecard.
Minnesota State University-Mankato Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Fewer than 3 Minnesota colleges report earnings for this major, so there is no state median.
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Minnesota State University-Mankato's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $12,339 | $55,279 | 2.9 years |
| $30–48k | $12,750 | $57,120 | 3.0 years |
| $48–75k | $15,137 | $67,814 | 3.6 years |
| $75–110k | $18,921 | $84,766 | 4.4 years |
| $110k+ | $22,798 | $102,135 | 5.4 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.5 years, the average time graduates took (33% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions graduates 4 years after graduating ($57,266) minus $38,184 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MN (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $19,082 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions at Minnesota colleges
Every Minnesota college we cover that reports Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Metropolitan State University | $60,780 | $42,688 | $16,863 | 44% |
| 2 | Minnesota State University-Mankato | $57,266 | $27,269 | $19,139 | 54% |
4 more Minnesota colleges offer Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions graduates
Child, Family, and School Social Workers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +4.4% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Health Education Specialists
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +5.6% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Clergy
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +2.4% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at Minnesota State University-Mankato, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Minnesota State University-Mankato
- Acceptance rate: 88% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 54% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $56,922
- Full cost breakdown · all 80 majors · overview
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- Dental Support Services and Allied Professions$72,882
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Minnesota State University-Mankato Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions questions
How much do Minnesota State University-Mankato Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions graduates earn?
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions graduates of Minnesota State University-Mankato earn a median $57,266 four years after graduating and $46,691 one year after. The U.S. median for Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions graduates across 47 colleges is $51,502.
How much debt do Minnesota State University-Mankato Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions graduates of Minnesota State University-Mankato is $27,269, about 48% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,000.
Where does Minnesota State University-Mankato rank for Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions in Minnesota?
Of 2 Minnesota colleges reporting Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions graduate earnings, Minnesota State University-Mankato ranks 2nd. The highest is Metropolitan State University at $60,780.
What jobs do Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions graduates get?
A common career is child, family, and school social workers, with a median wage of $61,500 in the Mankato, MN area and $59,550 nationally. Others include health education specialists and clergy.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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