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Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Minnesota

940 students earned Computer & Information Sciences degrees in Minnesota in the 2020-2021 year.

A Computer & Information Sciences major is the 6th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Computer & Information Sciences Majors in Minnesota

Computer & Information Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 616
Post-Master’s Certificate 175
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 175
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 149
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 149
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 149

Gender Distribution

In Minnesota, a computer and information sciences major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of computer and information sciences majors in Minnesota is as follows:

  • Asian: 10.1%
  • Black or African American: 16.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.5%
  • White: 26.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 33.1%
  • Other Races: 10.5%
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Jobs for Computer & Information Sciences Grads in Minnesota

In this state, there are 120,160 people employed in jobs related to a computer and information sciences degree, compared to 5,610,640 nationwide.

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Wages for Computer & Information Sciences Jobs in Minnesota

Computer & Information Sciences grads earn an average of $86,710 in the state and $92,030 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Minnesota that offer computer and information sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

263 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
9,792 Total Students

An average student at UST MN will pay a net price of $31,066. 98% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 1.40% which is lower than average.

#2

Capella University

Minneapolis
232 Degrees in Major Awarded
38,930 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,621 a year. The student loan default rate is 5.20% which is lower than average. An average student at Capella University will pay a net price of $16,545.

140 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. Graduates earn an average $51,092 after graduation.

#4

Walden University

Minneapolis
115 Degrees in Major Awarded
49,695 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.70%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,712 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
5,585 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.50%. An average student at Concordia University, Saint Paul will pay a net price of $15,880. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

38 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. This public school has an average net price of $14,581.

36 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. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
5,152 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,761 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending Minnesota State Mankato will pay a net price of $17,159. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1.

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. 90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Computer & Information Sciences Careers in MN

Some of the careers computer and information sciences 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
Database Administrators 9% $90,100
Computer and Information Systems Managers 8% $138,310
Web Developers 8% $77,880
Managers 7% $118,410
Computer User Support Specialists 6% $53,770
Computer Systems Analysts 6% $90,030
Computer Network Architects 5% $108,640
Multimedia Artists and Animators 5% $59,690
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 4% $82,310
Graphic Designers 4% $49,590
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 computer and information sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Engineering 598
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 363
Agriculture 180
Physical Sciences 157
Mathematics & Statistics 119
Architecture/Urban Planning 102
Engineering Technologies 82
Natural Resources & Conservation 37

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