Computer & Information Sciences at Mississippi State University
If you are interested in studying Computer & Information Sciences, take a look at what Mississippi State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Mississippi State University sits in Mississippi State, MS.
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Online Class Availability at Mississippi State University
Many students take online classes at Mississippi State University. Among 23,150 students, 3,877 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,082 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Computer & Information Sciences Rankings at Mississippi State University
Use these rankings to compare Mississippi State University’s Computer & Information Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #2 of 15 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #13 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #66 of 409 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #249 of 404 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #474 of 1,619 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #876 of 1,600 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #2 of 15 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #13 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #66 of 409 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #249 of 404 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #474 of 1,619 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #876 of 1,600 |
Earnings for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates from Mississippi State University
Students who complete Mississippi State University’s Computer & Information Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $57,870 |
| 2 years | $52,733 |
| 3 years | $64,799 |
| 4 years | $82,975 |
| 5 years | $83,231 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Mississippi State University report median earnings of $82,975, compared with $58,380 for all Mississippi State University graduates — about 42% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Mississippi State University stands at $24,896.
Best-Paid Careers for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Computer & Information Sciences program at Mississippi State University go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying 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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