Computer & Information Sciences at Metropolitan State University
If you plan to study computer & information sciences, take a look at what Metropolitan State University has to offer and decide if the program is a good match for you. Get started with the following essential facts.Metro State is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota and approximately 7,552 students attend the school each year.
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.
Metro State 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 Metro State
If you are a working student or have a busy schedule, you may want to consider taking online classes. While these classes used to be mostly populated by returning adults, more and more traditional students are turning to this option.
Are you one of the many who prefer to take online classes? Metro State offers distance education options for computer & information sciences at the following degree levels:
- Master’s Degree
Metro State Computer & Information Sciences Rankings
Computer & Information Sciences Student Demographics at Metro State
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer & information sciences majors at Metropolitan State University.
Metro State Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Program
In the computer & information sciences master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 46% of degree recipients. That is 9% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Metropolitan State University with a master's in computer & information sciences.
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 8 |
Black or African American | 3 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
White | 2 |
International Students | 11 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
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 Metropolitan State University. A concentration may not be available for your level.
Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
---|---|
Computer Information Systems | 26 |
Computer Software & Applications | 5 |
Computer Science | 4 |
Information Technology | 1 |
Related Majors
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Learn about other programs related to Metropolitan State University that might interest you.
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MS in Cyber Security - IT Management
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Start your cybersecurity career with Southern New Hampshire University's Associate of Science (AS) in Cyber Security online program.
Careers That Computer & Information Sciences Grads May Go Into
A degree in computer & 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 Metropolitan State University.
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 Tony Webster under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.