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Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Mississippi

75 students earned Computer & Information Sciences degrees in Mississippi in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Computer & Information Sciences is the 14th most popular major out of a total 34 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Computer & Information Sciences Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 49
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 14
Post-Master’s Certificate 12
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 12

Gender Distribution

In Mississippi, 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 Mississippi is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.0%
  • Black or African American: 18.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.3%
  • White: 25.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 34.7%
  • Other Races: 12.0%
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Jobs for Computer & Information Sciences Grads in Mississippi

16,990 people in the state and 5,610,640 in the nation are employed in jobs related to computer and information sciences.

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Wages for Computer & Information Sciences Jobs in Mississippi

In this state, computer and information sciences grads earn an average of $73,940. Nationwide, they make an average of $92,030.

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There are 6 colleges in Mississippi that offer computer and information sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,606 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.60%.

#2

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
22,986 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. In their early career, Mississippi State grads earn an average salary of $37,538. The student loan default rate is 6.40% which is lower than average.

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

A typical student attending Jackson State will pay a net price of $18,152. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.62 years to graduate.

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

8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private school has an average net price of $16,228. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#5

Alcorn State University

Alcorn State
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
3,230 Total Students

In their early career, Alcorn State grads earn an average salary of $27,087. A typical student attending Alcorn State will pay a net price of $17,838. It takes the average student 4.57 years to graduate.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,704 a year. 53% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate.

Computer & Information Sciences Careers in MS

Some of the careers computer and information sciences 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 User Support Specialists 8% $44,070
Computer and Information Systems Managers 8% $90,490
Computer Network Support Specialists 7% $48,560
Managers 6% $72,130
Database Administrators 6% $67,760
Computer Network Architects 6% $87,960
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 4% $70,480
Graphic Designers 4% $36,680
Computer Systems Analysts 3% $62,000
Computer Workers 3% $78,970
Computer and Information Research Scientists 0% $94,210
Multimedia Artists and Animators 0% $0
Computer Programmers -12% $71,870

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to computer and information sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 378
Engineering 178
Physical Sciences 162
Agriculture 143
Natural Resources & Conservation 36
Mathematics & Statistics 30
Architecture/Urban Planning 7
Science Technologies 7

View all majors related to Computer & Information Sciences

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