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Computer Information Systems Schools in Minnesota

In 2020-2021, 779 students earned their CIS degrees in MN.

As a degree choice, Computer Information Systems is the 31st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Computer Information Systems Majors in Minnesota

CIS majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 325
Master’s Degree 164
Post-Master’s Certificate 102
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 102
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 98
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 98
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 98
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 60
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 60
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 60
Associate Degree 30

Gender Distribution

In Minnesota, a CIS major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of CIS majors in Minnesota is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.6%
  • Black or African American: 19.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.3%
  • White: 34.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 18.0%
  • Other Races: 11.3%
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Jobs for Computer Information Systems Grads in Minnesota

77,140 people in the state and 3,468,840 in the nation are employed in jobs related to CIS.

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Wages for Computer Information Systems Jobs in Minnesota

A typical salary for a CIS grad in the state is $96,750, compared to a typical salary of $102,470 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Minnesota that offer CIS degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

134 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
9,792 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 56%. This private school has an average net price of $31,066. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.40%.

#2

Walden University

Minneapolis
132 Degrees in Major Awarded
49,695 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 8%. The student loan default rate of 4.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

#3

Capella University

Minneapolis
121 Degrees in Major Awarded
38,930 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.20%. The full-time teacher rate is 13%. This private school has an average net price of $16,545.

99 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,761 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $17,159. The full-time teacher rate is 69%. Graduates earn an average $45,056 after graduation.

73 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
7,552 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 27% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.20%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,771 after earning their degree at this institution.

#6

Macalester College

Saint Paul
47 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
2,049 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.20% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,757 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 54% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,363 a year.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
3,814 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
7,106 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $17,634. 99% of students get financical aid.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
3,712 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. It takes the average student 4.16 years to graduate.

Computer Information Systems Careers in MN

Some of the careers CIS majors go into include:

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Computer and Information Research Scientists 25% $130,830
Information Security Analysts 24% $95,360
Software Applications Developers 24% $95,220
Computer Workers 10% $77,560
Database Administrators 9% $90,100
Computer and Information Systems Managers 8% $138,310
Computer Systems Analysts 6% $90,030
Computer Network Architects 5% $108,640
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 4% $82,310
Systems Software Developers 2% $106,290
Computer Science Professors 2% $83,440

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to CIS.

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Computer Science 1,411
Information Technology 843
Computer Systems Networking 255
Computer Software Applications 216
Computer Systems Analysis 145
Computer Programming 142
Information Science 141
Data Processing 18

View all majors related to Computer Information Systems

View Nationwide Computer Information Systems Report

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