Computer & Information Sciences at Minnesota State University - Mankato

If you plan to study computer and information sciences, take a look at what Minnesota State University - Mankato has to offer and decide if the program is a good match for you. Get started with the following essential facts.

Minnesota State Mankato is located in Mankato, Minnesota and has a total student population of 14,761. In the 2020-2021 academic year, 79 students received a bachelor's degree in computer and information sciences from Minnesota State Mankato.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Computer & Information Sciences section at the bottom of this page.

Minnesota State Mankato Computer & Information Sciences Degrees Available

• Basic Certificate in Computer & Information Sciences (Less Than 1 Year)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer & Information Sciences
• Master’s Degree in Computer & Information Sciences

Online Classes Are Available at Minnesota State Mankato

Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.

Are you one of the many who prefer to take online classes? Minnesota State Mankato offers distance education options for computer and information sciences at the following degree levels:

• Master’s Degree

Minnesota State Mankato Computer & Information Sciences Rankings

Each year, College Factual ranks computer and information sciences programs across the country. The following shows how Minnesota State Mankato performed in these rankings.

Note: While rankings may be a good starting point when you're researching a school, they don't necessarily highlight all of a school's strengths. Don't forget to check out the other details that are available for a school to see if it has what you're looking for in a program.

Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings

The computer and information sciences major at Minnesota State Mankato is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Computer & Information Sciences. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.

Ranking Type	Rank
Most Popular Online Computer & Information Sciences Schools	444

In 2021, 22 students received their master’s degree in computer and information sciences from Minnesota State Mankato. This makes it the #325 most popular school for computer and information sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.

Computer & Information Sciences Student Demographics at Minnesota State Mankato

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer and information sciences majors at Minnesota State University - Mankato.

Minnesota State Mankato Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Program

Of the 79 computer and information sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Minnesota State Mankato, about 77% were men and 23% were women.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Minnesota State University - Mankato with a bachelor's in computer and information sciences.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	6
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	3
White	30
International Students	39
Other Races/Ethnicities	1

Minnesota State Mankato Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Program

Of the 22 students who graduated with a master’s in computer and information sciences from Minnesota State Mankato in 2021, 59% were men and 41% were women.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Minnesota State University - Mankato with a master's in computer and information sciences.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	2
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	3
International Students	17
Other Races/Ethnicities	0

Minnesota State Mankato also has a doctoral program available in computer and information sciences. In 2021, 0 student graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.

Concentrations Within Computer & Information Sciences

Computer & Information Sciences majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Minnesota State University - Mankato. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration	Annual Degrees Awarded
Computer Information Systems	99
Computer Software & Applications	3
Information Technology	3

Related Majors

• Agriculture & Agriculture Operations
• Architecture & Related Services
• Communications Technologies & Support
• Natural Resources & Conservation
• Physical Sciences

Careers That Computer & Information Sciences Grads May Go Into

A degree in computer and information sciences can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for MN, the home state for Minnesota State University - Mankato.

Occupation	Jobs in MN	Average Salary in MN
Software Applications Developers	19,970	$96,750
Computer Systems Analysts	18,710	$92,920
Computer User Support Specialists	12,910	$55,560
Computer and Information Systems Managers	9,510	$143,300
Managers	9,350	$128,590

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By SaiketTewary under License

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