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Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Minnesota

In 2020-2021, 4,529 students earned their Computer & Information Sciences degrees in MN.

In this state, Computer & Information Sciences is the 6th most popular major out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Computer & Information Sciences Majors in Minnesota

Computer & Information Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,140
Associate Degree 772
Master’s Degree 616
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 540
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 540
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 540
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 175
Post-Master’s Certificate 175
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 149
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 149
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 149
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 137
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 137

Gender Distribution

In Minnesota, a computer and information sciences major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of computer and information sciences majors in Minnesota is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.9%
  • Black or African American: 12.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.0%
  • White: 46.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 17.1%
  • Other Races: 7.9%
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Jobs for Computer & Information Sciences Grads in Minnesota

There are 120,160 people in the state and 5,610,640 people in the nation working in computer and information sciences jobs.

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Wages for Computer & Information Sciences Jobs in Minnesota

In this state, computer and information sciences grads earn an average of $86,710. Nationwide, they make an average of $92,030.

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There are 10 colleges in Minnesota that offer computer and information sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

864 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
52,017 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years.

#2

Capella University

Minneapolis
469 Degrees in Major Awarded
38,930 Total Students

The 5.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 13%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The 1.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $56,089 after graduation.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. The average student takes 4.77 years to complete their degree at Metro State. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $49,771 a year.

231 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
11,841 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid.

#6

Walden University

Minneapolis
145 Degrees in Major Awarded
49,695 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.70% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $34,712 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.00 years to graduate.

121 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,275 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 69%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

93 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,429 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,841 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 47%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it.

83 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
5,585 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 28%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $48,090 after earning their degree at this institution. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Computer & Information Sciences Careers in MN

Some of the careers computer and information sciences 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 Network Support Specialists 11% $59,610
Computer Workers 10% $77,560
Database Administrators 9% $90,100
Computer and Information Systems Managers 8% $138,310
Web Developers 8% $77,880
Managers 7% $118,410
Computer User Support Specialists 6% $53,770
Computer Systems Analysts 6% $90,030
Computer Network Architects 5% $108,640
Multimedia Artists and Animators 5% $59,690
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 4% $82,310
Graphic Designers 4% $49,590
Systems Software Developers 2% $106,290
Computer Science Professors 2% $83,440
Computer Programmers -9% $81,200
Data Entry Keyers -20% $34,920
Computer Operators -24% $52,050
Word Processors and Typists -29% $41,110

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to computer and information sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 3,106
Engineering 2,350
Mathematics & Statistics 931
Physical Sciences 891
Engineering Technologies 872
Agriculture 657
Natural Resources & Conservation 626
Architecture/Urban Planning 263

View all majors related to Computer & Information Sciences

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