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Computer Science at University of Minnesota-Duluth

If you plan to study Computer Science, take a look at what University of Minnesota-Duluth. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Minnesota-Duluth sits in Duluth, MN.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 79 computer science degrees were awarded at University of Minnesota-Duluth.

Studying Online at University of Minnesota-Duluth

Online coursework is an option at University of Minnesota-Duluth. Of 9,253 students, 250 (3%) studied exclusively online and 3,373 (36%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Science Rankings at University of Minnesota-Duluth

Use these rankings to compare University of Minnesota-Duluth’s Computer Science program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Minnesota	#11 of 25
Best Value	Minnesota	#13 of 25
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#25 of 56
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#33 of 56
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#241 of 637
Best Value	Nationwide	#374 of 635

Earnings for Computer Science Graduates from University of Minnesota-Duluth

Graduates of University of Minnesota-Duluth’s Computer Science program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$63,377
2 years	$61,020
3 years	$60,088
4 years	$83,553
5 years	$94,445

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Computer Science graduates from University of Minnesota-Duluth take home a median $83,553, compared with $59,496 for all University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates — about 40% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Computer Science graduates from University of Minnesota-Duluth stands at $23,375.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Computer Science graduates at University of Minnesota-Duluth, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Computer Science graduates at University of Minnesota-Duluth are 20% women (16) and 80% men (63).

Computer Science Bachelor’s Program at University of Minnesota-Duluth

Among the 71 bachelor’s computer science degrees awarded at University of Minnesota-Duluth, 17% were women (12) and 83% were men (59).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	46
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	5
Asian	8
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	3
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 28% of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Minnesota-Duluth, lower than the national average of 47%.*

Computer Science Master’s Program at University of Minnesota-Duluth

Among the 8 master’s computer science degrees awarded at University of Minnesota-Duluth, 50% were women (4) and 50% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	5

Minority students account for 12% of Computer Science master’s degree recipients at University of Minnesota-Duluth, higher than the national average of 12%.*

*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 University of Minnesota-Duluth

This Computer Science program at University of Minnesota-Duluth includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Science	79

Highest-Paying Careers for Computer Science Graduates

Those who complete Computer Science program at University of Minnesota-Duluth go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-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.