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Human Resources Management and Services at Minnesota State University-Mankato

Mankato, MN · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $46,691/yr (-10% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (253,500 openings/yr)

ROI 13.5x earnings multiple (6.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #109 of 169 Human Resources Management and Services programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Human Resources Management and Services graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$513K	$511K	$475K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.5x	13.5x	12.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.8x	6.8x	6.3x
Probability of Field Employment	47%	43%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	56	55	49

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$37,960

Out-of-state: $75,440 (6.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$74,436

-96% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,500

5.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Minnesota State University-Mankato's Human Resources Management and Services program produces graduates earning $46,691/yr — within striking distance of the $51,599 national average for this field.

With a 13.5x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 7% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Human Resources Management and Services career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $20,500 in median debt clears quickly against $46,691 in annual earnings.

A #109 ranking among 169 Human Resources Management and Services programs places Minnesota State University-Mankato in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

About Minnesota State University-Mankato

A 91% acceptance rate means Minnesota State University-Mankato is accessible to most applicants, with a mid-sized student body of 11,325 in Mankato, MN.

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Top Career Paths

Compensation and benefits managers $140,360/yr

Human resources managers $140,030/yr

Training and development managers $127,090/yr

View all 13 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 55/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Human Resources Management and Services at Minnesota State University-Mankato?

At 55/100, the score looks reasonable — but Human Resources Management and Services is a high-scoring field overall. Compared to peers, this program's earnings and ROI fall below the median.

Should I worry about AI if I study Human Resources Management and Services at Minnesota State University-Mankato?

The 48% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →