# Minnesota State University-Mankato: Ethnic / Gender Studies (bachelor's)

Mankato, MN. IPEDS 173920, CIP 05.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/minnesota-state-university-mankato/majors/ethnic-gender-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $50,694 (U.S. median for this major: $51,565 across 103 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,585 (U.S. median $22,938)
- Rank in MN: 2 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MN median for this major (4 colleges, $50,000): +$694
- Versus the U.S. median: -$871

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.48 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $50,694 minus $38,184 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,339 | $55,279 | 4.4 years |
| 30-48k | $12,750 | $57,120 | 4.6 years |
| 48-75k | $15,137 | $67,814 | 5.4 years |
| 75-110k | $18,921 | $84,766 | 6.8 years |
| 110k+ | $22,798 | $102,135 | 8.2 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Ethnic / Gender Studies at MN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Olaf College | $54,100 | $23,480 | $23,874 | 84% |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato | $50,694 | $24,585 | $19,139 | 54% |
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | $49,305 | $21,964 | $16,778 | 85% |
| Metropolitan State University | $45,801 | not reported | $16,863 | 44% |

## Careers
- Interpreters and Translators (SOC 27-3091): median wage not reported Mankato, MN, $66,410 MN, $60,170 U.S.; U.S. jobs 2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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