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Computer Science Schools in Minnesota

146 students earned CompSci degrees in Minnesota in the 2020-2021 year.

A Computer Science major is the 36th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Computer Science Majors in Minnesota

CompSci majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 118
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 28
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 28
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 28

Gender Distribution

In Minnesota, a compsci major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of compsci majors in Minnesota is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.7%
  • Black or African American: 0.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.4%
  • White: 17.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 74.7%
  • Other Races: 2.7%
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Jobs for Computer Science Grads in Minnesota

In this state, there are 56,730 people employed in jobs related to a compsci degree, compared to 2,790,990 nationwide.

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Wages for Computer Science Jobs in Minnesota

A typical salary for a compsci grad in the state is $93,230, compared to a typical salary of $96,200 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Minnesota that offer compsci degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

117 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
52,017 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at UMN Twin Cities. 80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,275 Total Students

The average student takes 4.45 years to complete their degree at UMN Duluth. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The 2.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
11,841 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,406 a year. The student loan default rate is 4.60% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 65%.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
7,552 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,044. The student loan default rate is 4.20% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

Computer Science Careers in MN

Some of the careers compsci majors go into include:

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Computer and Information Research Scientists 25% $130,830
Information Security Analysts 24% $95,360
Software Applications Developers 24% $95,220
Computer Network Support Specialists 11% $59,610
Computer Workers 10% $77,560
Computer and Information Systems Managers 8% $138,310
Web Developers 8% $77,880
Systems Software Developers 2% $106,290
Computer Science Professors 2% $83,440
Computer Programmers -9% $81,200

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to compsci.

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Computer Information Systems 326
Information Technology 295
Computer Software Applications 137
Information Science 24
Computer Systems Networking 10
Data Processing 2

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