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6 students earned CompSci degrees in Mississippi in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Computer Science is the 88th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Computer Science Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2
Master’s Degree 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 33.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 16.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 16.7%
  • Other Races: 33.3%
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Jobs for Computer Science Grads in Mississippi

6,700 people in the state and 2,790,990 in the nation are employed in jobs related to compsci.

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Wages for Computer Science Jobs in Mississippi

A typical salary for a compsci grad in the state is $80,790, compared to a typical salary of $96,200 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Mississippi that offer compsci degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
4,999 Total Students

An average student at Belhaven will pay a net price of $16,228. 15% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
6,921 Total Students

The average student takes 4.62 years to complete their degree at Jackson State. 99% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $29,441 after graduation.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
4,667 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at MC. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $18,190.

Computer Science Careers in MS

Some of the careers compsci majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 28% $79,220
Information Security Analysts 20% $63,040
Computer Science Professors 12% $69,130
Web Developers 11% $59,300
Systems Software Developers 9% $77,710
Computer and Information Systems Managers 8% $90,490
Computer Network Support Specialists 7% $48,560
Computer Workers 3% $78,970
Computer and Information Research Scientists 0% $94,210
Computer Programmers -12% $71,870

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Computer Information Systems 46
Other Computer Sciences 11
Computer Software Applications 5
Computer Programming 4
Information Technology 3

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