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Bachelor's degree · Minnesota State University-Mankato · Mankato, MN

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$39,186Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$52,550Median earnings 4 years after
$46,610Median earnings 5 years after
$21,241Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at Minnesota State University-Mankato earn a median of $39,186 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $50,680 four years after graduating (middle half: $36,330–$66,736). Median debt is $21,241, about 54% of first-year earnings.

History (Bachelor's degree) at other Minnesota schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Minnesota-Duluth
Duluth
$42,297$22,881
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Minneapolis
$26,635$19,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do History graduates from Minnesota State University-Mankato make?

The median salary is $39,186 one year after graduation and $46,610 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,241.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.