Education
            

Premier higher education institutes that partner with industry, a public school system that ranks in the top 17% nationally, and a consistent record of academic excellence are top community assets in Greater Mankato.

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PUBLIC, CHARTER & PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS

COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES

Bethany Lutheran College |  blc.edu 

Private, residential, Christian, coeducational, liberal arts college founded in 1927, owned and operated by the Evangelical Lutheran Synod. Offering two- and four-year degrees.

Gustavus Adolphus College | gustavus.edu

Nationally-recognized, private, co-educational, church-related liberal arts college. Host of annual Nobel Conferences since 1965.  The Nobel Conference® is the first formal lecture program in the world (outside of Sweden and Norway) to have the official authorization of The Nobel  Foundation, Stockholm. 

Minnesota State University, Mankato | mnsu.edu

Comprehensive four-year university founded in 1868 and third largest higher education institution in Minnesota. More than 15,000 students including nearly 500 international students from 66 countries. Offering bachelor's, master's, associate, and specialist degrees; undergraduate and graduate certificates; applied doctorates. Host institution of the Minnesota Center for Engineering and Manufacturing Excellence.

Rasmussen College | rasmussen.edu

Private, two- and four-year degree-granting college for business and professional careers. Offering bachelors and associate degrees, and diplomas. Programs include accounting, allied health, business, nursing, and technology & information. The college moved to a brand new campus in 2008.

South Central College | southcentral.edu

Community and technical college with campuses in Mankato and Faribault.  Offering two-year degrees, diplomas, and certificates.  Programs in liberal arts and sciences, business, construction technology, health care, industrial technology, and management.

HIGHER EDUCATION INTERNSHIP RESOURCES

The Greater Mankato Internship Experience

CUSTOM TRAINING FOR BUSINESS & INDUSTRY

Visit our Professional Development page for a variety of training opportunities available in Greater Mankato.

TRADE SCHOOLS

Cosmetology Training Center | cosmetologytrainingcenter.com

PUBLIC, CHARTER & PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS

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