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Computer Science at Central Michigan University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Computer Science, you may want to check out the program at Central Michigan University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Central Michigan University is in Mount Pleasant, MI.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 125 computer science degrees were granted at Central Michigan University.

Online & Distance Learning at Central Michigan University

Many students take online classes at Central Michigan University. Among 14,488 students, 3,356 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,044 (35%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Science Rankings at Central Michigan University

Use these rankings to compare Central Michigan University’s Computer Science program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Michigan	#4 of 11
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#5 of 11
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#31 of 77
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#55 of 77
Best Value	Nationwide	#351 of 635
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#500 of 637

Earnings for Computer Science Graduates from Central Michigan University

Students who complete Central Michigan University’s Computer Science program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$62,306
2 years	$66,105
3 years	$76,690
4 years	$89,004
5 years	$102,767

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Computer Science graduates from Central Michigan University report median earnings of $89,004, compared with $61,603 for all Central Michigan University graduates — about 44% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Computer Science graduates from Central Michigan University comes in at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Computer Science graduates at Central Michigan University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Computer Science graduates at Central Michigan University are 32% women (40) and 68% men (85).

Computer Science Bachelor’s Program at Central Michigan University

Among the 38 bachelor’s computer science degrees awarded at Central Michigan University, 18% were women (7) and 82% were men (31).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Central Michigan University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	31
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	2
Two or More Races	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 18% of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Central Michigan University, lower than the national average of 47%.*

Computer Science Master’s Program at Central Michigan University

Among the 87 master’s computer science graduates at Central Michigan University, 38% were women (33) and 62% were men (54).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science master’s degree recipients at Central Michigan University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
International (Nonresident)	85

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Computer Science Concentrations at Central Michigan University

The Computer Science program at Central Michigan University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Science	125

Highest-Paying Careers for Computer Science Graduates

Students who finish Computer Science program at Central Michigan University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Computer Science majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Computer and Information Systems Managers	$175,079
Computer Occupations, All Other	$159,837
Database Architects	$148,480
Document Management Specialists	$147,490
Business Intelligence Analysts	$143,840
Information Security Engineers	$142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	$140,795
Web Developers	$125,527
Information Technology Project Managers	$124,655
Blockchain Engineers	$123,667

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.