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Computer Science at Saint Cloud State University

If you are interested in studying Computer Science, you may want to check out the program at Saint Cloud State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Saint Cloud State University sits in Saint Cloud, MN.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 59 computer science degrees were granted at Saint Cloud State University.

Studying Online at Saint Cloud State University

Many students take online classes at Saint Cloud State University. Among 10,732 students, 2,126 (20%) studied exclusively online and 3,789 (35%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Science Rankings at Saint Cloud State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Saint Cloud State University’s Computer Science program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Minnesota	#9 of 25
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#20 of 56
Best Schools (Quality)	Minnesota	#21 of 25
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#48 of 56
Best Value	Nationwide	#307 of 635
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#459 of 637

Earnings for Computer Science Graduates from Saint Cloud State University

Students who complete Saint Cloud State University’s Computer Science program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$72,734
2 years	$59,253
3 years	$78,506
4 years	$91,282
5 years	$106,149

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Computer Science graduates from Saint Cloud State University earn a median of $91,282, compared with $58,906 for all Saint Cloud State University graduates — about 55% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Computer Science graduates from Saint Cloud State University is $27,360.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Computer Science graduates at Saint Cloud State University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Computer Science graduates at Saint Cloud State University are 25% women (15) and 75% men (44).

Computer Science Bachelor’s Program at Saint Cloud State University

Of the 34 bachelor’s computer science degrees awarded at Saint Cloud State University, 9% were women (3) and 91% were men (31).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	20
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	2
Asian	3
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	7

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 21% of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Saint Cloud State University, below the national average of 47%.*

Computer Science Master’s Program at Saint Cloud State University

Among the 25 master’s computer science graduates at Saint Cloud State University, 48% were women (12) and 52% were men (13).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
International (Nonresident)	24
Unknown	1

*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 Saint Cloud State University

The Computer Science program at Saint Cloud State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Science	59

Best-Paid Careers for Computer Science Graduates

Those who complete Computer Science program at Saint Cloud State University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Computer Science majors, 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.