Computer & Information Sciences at Minnesota State University-Mankato
If you are interested in studying Computer & Information Sciences, take a look at what Minnesota State University-Mankato. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Minnesota State University-Mankato is located in Mankato, MN.
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Online & Distance Learning at Minnesota State University-Mankato
Many students take online classes at Minnesota State University-Mankato. Among 15,271 students, 2,748 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,992 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Computer & Information Sciences Rankings at Minnesota State University-Mankato
Use these rankings to compare Minnesota State University-Mankato’s Computer & Information Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #7 of 43 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #18 of 137 |
| Best Value | Minnesota | #26 of 43 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #92 of 135 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #169 of 1,619 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1006 of 1,600 |
Earnings for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates from Minnesota State University-Mankato
Those who finish Minnesota State University-Mankato’s Computer & Information Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $66,391 |
| 2 years | $68,047 |
| 3 years | $74,505 |
| 4 years | $84,596 |
| 5 years | $94,873 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Minnesota State University-Mankato take home a median $84,596, compared with $60,580 for all Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates — about 40% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Minnesota State University-Mankato stands at $20,625.
Top-Paying Careers for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Computer & Information Sciences program at Minnesota State University-Mankato go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Computer & Information Sciences graduates, 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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