2023 Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Mississippi
Finding the Best Computer & Information Sciences Master's Degree School for You
With 750 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, computer and information sciences is the #12 most popular major in Mississippi.
Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Mississippi ranking. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in Mississippi to see which master's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer & Information Sciences program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Mississippi
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Master's Degree Colleges.
Most Popular Mississippi Schools for a Master's in Computer & Information Sciences
Our analysis found Mississippi State University to be the most popular school for computer and information sciences students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Mississippi. Located in the town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State is a public school with a very large student population.
Of the 19 students majoring in computer and information sciences at Mississippi State, 89% are male and 11% are female.
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Out of the 6 schools in Mississippi that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Southern Mississippi landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Hattiesburg, Southern Miss is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 29% of the computer and information sciences majors at the school.
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Out of the 6 schools in Mississippi that were part of this year’s ranking, Jackson State University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Jackson, Jackson State is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Women make up 17% of the computer and information sciences majors at the school.
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Out of the 6 schools in Mississippi that were part of this year’s ranking, Alcorn State University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Alcorn State is a small public school located in the rural area of Alcorn State.
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Out of the 6 schools in Mississippi that were part of this year’s ranking, Mississippi College landed the # 5 spot on the list. MC is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Clinton.
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Strayer University - Mississippi came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Mississippi ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Jackson, Strayer University - Mississippi is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 5,558 |
| West Virginia | 1,446 |
| South Carolina | 1,509 |
| Florida | 9,003 |
| Virginia | 7,392 |
| Arkansas | 973 |
| Alabama | 1,799 |
| Kentucky | 3,926 |
| Georgia | 8,045 |
| Tennessee | 1,795 |
| Louisiana | 1,193 |
Computer & Information Sciences Related Majors
Computer & Information Sciences Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 88,434 |
| Computer Science | 59,565 |
| Information Technology | 40,555 |
| Information Science | 18,325 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 14,700 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 14,336 |
| Computer Programming | 11,939 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | 2,338 |
| Data Processing | 1,955 |
| Other Computer & Information Sciences | 1,755 |
| Data Entry | 552 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Computer & Information Sciences
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 198,468 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 177,778 |
| Engineering Technologies | 85,188 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 52,396 |
| Physical Sciences | 50,306 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 6 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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