MBA Program

MBA Program at Minnesota State University, Mankato

Public university ยท Mankato, Minnesota

  • AACSB accredited
  • MBA

Minnesota State University, Mankato is a public university with graduate business programs in Mankato, Minnesota. Those programs run through the College of Business. The institution is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

The business school holds AACSB accreditation - one of 4 of the 5 schools in MBA Lab's Minnesota directory that do. It is the longest-established of the three business-school accreditors recognized in the United States, and it covers the school as a whole rather than any one program - a floor, not a ranking. More on accreditation.

Federal reporting puts graduate enrollment at 1,838 students, alongside 11,703 undergraduates. Total enrollment is not MBA cohort size - ask the admissions office how many students are in the specific program you're considering, which is usually a far smaller number and the one that shapes your experience.

Based on MBA Lab's directory data, the school offers a graduate MBA path. Format availability changes; confirm the current lineup with the school before planning around it.

It is the only school in Mankato in this directory - the other 4 MBA program options in Minnesota are elsewhere in the state, so weigh travel time against fit before ruling them out.

What to ask Minnesota State University, Mankato

These questions are picked from what MBA Lab's data already says about this school, so they're the ones most likely to surface a real difference between it and the next school on your list.

  • Residency and tuition tier. As a public institution, Minnesota State University, Mankato may price in-state and out-of-state students differently, and some programs charge a flat rate regardless. Ask which tier you'd fall into and whether it changes after a year of residency.
  • Where the degree is administered. Programs run through the College of Business may have their own admissions timeline, aid pool, and career office, separate from the university's central graduate school. Confirm which office owns your application.
  • Ask for the school's own outcome numbers. The federal figures on this page cover business master's graduates who took federal aid, pooled across several years. The school's employment report will be narrower and more current - ask for it by program and by graduating class, not a blended average.

At a glance

InstitutionMinnesota State University, Mankato
Business schoolCollege of Business
Controlpublic
LocationMankato, Minnesota
Campus settingSmall city
Carnegie classMaster's college or university (larger programs)
MBA formats listed MBA
Graduate enrollment1,838
Undergraduate enrollment11,703
Business accreditation AACSB — view listing
Institutional accreditationHigher Learning Commission
Official site Visit website
Net price calculator Estimate your cost
Federal data College Scorecard profile

School names, locations, and program formats are curated by MBA Lab and reviewed periodically (last data update: August 2026). Enrollment, accreditation, links, and any outcome figures come from U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (June 2026 release). Always verify formats, deadlines, and costs on the school's official admissions pages. How this data works.

Programs at Minnesota State University, Mankato

Details below come from Minnesota State University, Mankato's own program pages, not from a ranking service or an aggregator. Each card links to the page it was read from and the date it was last checked, so you can confirm anything before you plan around it.

MBA

MBA
$889 per credit
  • Length 24 months
  • Credits 34
  • Delivery Online
What that price is$889 per credit hour plus $48.39 in fees per credit (Fall 2026-Summer 2027 rate)
Estimated degree costAbout $30,226 at the resident rate for all 34 credits - tuition only, before fees the school bills separately. Confirm with the program.

Reported outcomes

Median earnings, 1 year out $107,540 Median of 17 graduates working one year after completion +23% vs. the $87,219 median across MBA Lab's directory
Median earnings, 4 years out $125,059 Median of 18 graduates working four years after completion +16% against the 1-year figure - two separate cohorts measured at different times, not one group's career path

Among the 5 schools in MBA Lab's Minnesota MBA programs directory that report a figure, Minnesota State University, Mankato ranks 3rd by one-year earnings. Schools that report nothing are left out of that count rather than counted as zero.

What these numbers are. Figures cover graduates of master's-level programs in Business Administration, Management and Operations (CIP 52.02) who received federal financial aid. At some institutions that group includes business master's degrees other than the MBA, and it never includes graduates who took no federal aid - so these are a directional signal about a school's business master's programs, not an MBA salary report. Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, June 2026 release. Check Minnesota State University, Mankato's Scorecard profile. Full methodology.

Want to see what these figures could mean for your own timeline? Try the free MBA ROI calculator, prefilled with Minnesota State University, Mankato's context.

Compare with other schools in Minnesota

School City AACSB Formats listed Earnings, 1 yr out
Minnesota State University, Mankato This page Mankato Yes MBA $107,540
University of Minnesota Minneapolis Yes MBA, Executive MBA, Part-Time MBA $132,950
Hamline University St. Paul MBA $85,774
St. Cloud State University St. Cloud Yes MBA $102,478
University of St. Thomas St. Paul Yes MBA, Executive MBA, Part-Time MBA $117,374

"Not reported" means College Scorecard publishes no figure for that school - usually too few federally-aided graduates to release without identifying them. It is not a low number, and these schools are excluded from every average on this page rather than counted as zero. A dash under AACSB means the school isn't on AACSB's accredited list; it may hold ACBSP or IACBE accreditation instead, which this directory doesn't track.

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Frequently asked questions

What MBA formats does Minnesota State University, Mankato offer?

MBA Lab's directory lists an MBA path at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Check the school's official site for current formats such as online, evening, or executive options.

How much does the MBA at Minnesota State University, Mankato cost?

Minnesota State University, Mankato lists $889 per credit for the MBA. $889 per credit hour plus $48.39 in fees per credit (Fall 2026-Summer 2027 rate). Across all 34 credits that is roughly $30,226 in tuition, before separately billed fees. Checked against the school's own page on July 27, 2026; costs change, so confirm before you apply.

How long is the MBA at Minnesota State University, Mankato, and when does it meet?

The MBA takes about 24 months, requires 34 credits, and is delivered fully online.

What do graduates of Minnesota State University, Mankato's business master's programs earn?

College Scorecard reports median earnings of $107,540 one year after completion for graduates of master's-level Business Administration programs at Minnesota State University, Mankato who received federal financial aid. Four years out the reported median is $125,059. That group can include business master's degrees other than the MBA, and excludes graduates who took no federal aid, so treat it as a directional signal rather than an MBA salary figure.

Is Minnesota State University, Mankato's business school AACSB-accredited?

Yes - Minnesota State University, Mankato appears on AACSB's list of accredited institutions. AACSB, founded in 1916, is the longest-established of the three business-school accreditors recognized in the United States (the others are ACBSP and IACBE). Accreditation covers the school, not any individual program, so treat it as a quality floor rather than a ranking.

Is Minnesota State University, Mankato a public or private institution?

Minnesota State University, Mankato is a public university, and MBA Lab lists its graduate business programs in Mankato, Minnesota. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

How do I compare Minnesota State University, Mankato with other schools in Minnesota?

MBA Lab lists 5 schools in its Minnesota MBA programs directory. Use a consistent rubric across them: curriculum, recruiting outcomes, format fit, cost after aid, and location constraints.

Where should I verify program details?

Always confirm formats, deadlines, and costs on the school's official admissions pages. MBA Lab is a planning directory, not an admissions authority, and does not endorse specific schools.

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