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Computer Science at Michigan Technological University

If you are interested in studying Computer Science, take a look at what Michigan Technological University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Michigan Technological University sits in Houghton, MI.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 100 computer science degrees were granted at Michigan Technological University.

Online & Distance Learning at Michigan Technological University

Online coursework is an option at Michigan Technological University. Of 7,403 students, 352 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 490 (7%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Science Rankings at Michigan Technological University

Use these rankings to compare Michigan Technological University’s Computer Science program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#1 of 11
Best Value	Michigan	#3 of 11
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#19 of 77
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#26 of 77
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#204 of 637
Best Value	Nationwide	#308 of 635

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#1 of 11
Best Value	Michigan	#3 of 11
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#19 of 77
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#26 of 77
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#204 of 637
Best Value	Nationwide	#308 of 635

Earnings for Computer Science Graduates from Michigan Technological University

Students who complete Michigan Technological 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	$72,103
2 years	$75,047
3 years	$81,251
4 years	$90,596
5 years	$106,432

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Computer Science graduates from Michigan Technological University earn a median of $90,596, compared with $80,904 for all Michigan Technological University graduates — about 12% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Computer Science graduates from Michigan Technological University is $24,763.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Computer Science graduates at Michigan Technological University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Computer Science graduates at Michigan Technological University are 16% women (16) and 84% men (84).

Computer Science Bachelor’s Program at Michigan Technological University

Of the 76 bachelor’s computer science graduates at Michigan Technological University, 17% were women (13) and 83% were men (63).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	65
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	5
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 9% of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Michigan Technological University, below the national average of 47%.*

Computer Science Master’s Program at Michigan Technological University

Of the 20 master’s computer science graduates at Michigan Technological University, 15% were women (3) and 85% were men (17).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	15

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 5% of Computer Science master’s degree recipients at Michigan Technological University, lower than the national average of 12%.*

Computer Science Doctoral Program at Michigan Technological University

Of the 4 doctoral computer science degrees awarded at Michigan Technological University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (4).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science doctoral degree recipients at Michigan Technological University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
International (Nonresident)	3

*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 Michigan Technological University

This Computer Science program at Michigan Technological University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Science	100

Highest-Paying Careers for Computer Science Graduates

Graduates of the Computer Science program at Michigan Technological University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Computer Science graduates, 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.