Computer & Information Sciences at Michigan State University
If you plan to study Computer & Information Sciences, take a look at what Michigan State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Michigan State University is located in East Lansing, MI.
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Online & Distance Learning at Michigan State University
Distance learning is available at Michigan State University. Of 52,089 students, 2,681 (5%) studied exclusively online and 24,643 (47%) took at least some classes online.
Computer & Information Sciences Rankings at Michigan State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Michigan State University’s Computer & Information Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #2 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #12 of 220 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #31 of 39 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #69 of 1,619 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #151 of 217 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1085 of 1,600 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #2 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #12 of 220 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #31 of 39 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #69 of 1,619 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #151 of 217 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1085 of 1,600 |
Earnings for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates from Michigan State University
Graduates of Michigan State University’s Computer & Information Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $74,075 |
| 2 years | $75,291 |
| 3 years | $82,666 |
| 4 years | $94,016 |
| 5 years | $105,539 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Michigan State University take home a median $94,016, compared with $69,754 for all Michigan State University graduates — about 35% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Michigan State University is $23,732.
Highest-Paying Careers for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Computer & Information Sciences program at Michigan State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Computer & Information Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Health Informatics Specialists | $156,714 |
| 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 |
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
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