# Minnesota State University-Mankato: Spanish / French / Romance Languages (bachelor's)

Mankato, MN. IPEDS 173920, CIP 16.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/minnesota-state-university-mankato/majors/spanish-french-romance-languages

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $37,845
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $55,905 (U.S. median for this major: $56,122 across 225 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $20,865 (U.S. median $22,000)
- Rank in MN: 3 of 7 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MN median for this major (7 colleges, $55,113): +$792
- Versus the U.S. median: -$217

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.48 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $55,905 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 | 3.1 years |
| 30-48k | $12,750 | $57,120 | 3.2 years |
| 48-75k | $15,137 | $67,814 | 3.8 years |
| 75-110k | $18,921 | $84,766 | 4.8 years |
| 110k+ | $22,798 | $102,135 | 5.8 years |

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

## Spanish / French / Romance Languages at MN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gustavus Adolphus College | $62,016 | not reported | $22,900 | 77% |
| University of Minnesota-Duluth | $57,886 | $24,657 | $18,743 | 65% |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato | $55,905 | $20,865 | $19,139 | 54% |
| Winona State University | $55,113 | $20,017 | $17,503 | 57% |
| Concordia College at Moorhead | $53,732 | $27,000 | $24,902 | 61% |
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | $53,276 | $21,000 | $16,778 | 85% |
| St Olaf College | $53,232 | $24,830 | $23,874 | 84% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $63,220 Mankato, MN, $76,460 MN, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- 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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