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Computer Information Systems at Mississippi State University

If you plan to study Computer Information Systems, you may want to check out the program at 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.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 130 computer information systems degrees were awarded at Mississippi State University.

Studying Online at Mississippi State University

Online coursework is an option at Mississippi State University. Of 23,150 students, 3,877 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,082 (26%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Information Systems Rankings at Mississippi State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Mississippi State University’s Computer Information Systems program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Mississippi	#2 of 8
Best Value	Mississippi	#6 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#48 of 266
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#169 of 262
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#275 of 839
Best Value	Nationwide	#454 of 827

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Mississippi	#2 of 8
Best Value	Mississippi	#6 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#48 of 266
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#169 of 262
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#275 of 839
Best Value	Nationwide	#454 of 827

Earnings for Computer Information Systems Graduates from Mississippi State University

Those who finish Mississippi State University’s Computer Information Systems 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

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Computer Information Systems 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 Systems graduates from Mississippi State University stands at $24,896.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Computer Information Systems graduates at Mississippi State University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Computer Information Systems graduates at Mississippi State University are 15% women (19) and 85% men (111).

Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Program at Mississippi State University

Among the 103 bachelor’s computer information systems degrees awarded at Mississippi State University, 15% were women (15) and 85% were men (88).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Information Systems bachelor’s degree recipients at Mississippi State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	57
Hispanic / Latino	5
Black / African American	19
Asian	11
Two or More Races	4
International (Nonresident)	6
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 38% of Computer Information Systems bachelor’s degree recipients at Mississippi State University, lower than the national average of 47%.*

Computer Information Systems Master’s Program at Mississippi State University

Of the 21 master’s computer information systems degrees awarded at Mississippi State University, 5% were women (1) and 95% were men (20).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Information Systems master’s degree recipients at Mississippi State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Black / African American	2
Asian	3
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	6

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Computer Information Systems master’s degree recipients at Mississippi State University, higher than the national average of 16%.*

Computer Information Systems Doctoral Program at Mississippi State University

Among the 6 doctoral computer information systems degrees awarded at Mississippi State University, 50% were women (3) and 50% were men (3).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Information Systems doctoral degree recipients at Mississippi State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Black / African American	1
International (Nonresident)	2

Minority students account for 17% of Computer Information Systems doctoral degree recipients at Mississippi State University, higher than the national average of 14%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Computer Information Systems Concentrations at Mississippi State University

This Computer Information Systems program at Mississippi State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Science	130

Highest-Paying Careers for Computer Information Systems Graduates

Students who finish Computer Information Systems program at Mississippi State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Computer Information Systems 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
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.