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General Computer Science at Metropolitan State University

If you plan to study General Computer Science, take a look at what Metropolitan State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Metropolitan State University is in Saint Paul, MN.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 90 general computer science graduations were recorded at Metropolitan State University.

Online Class Availability at Metropolitan State University

Many students take online classes at Metropolitan State University. Of 6,660 students, 3,119 (47%) studied exclusively online and 2,324 (35%) took at least some classes online.

General Computer Science Rankings at Metropolitan State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Metropolitan State University’s General Computer Science program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Minnesota	#16 of 25
Best Schools (Quality)	Minnesota	#22 of 25
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#34 of 56
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#50 of 56
Best Value	Nationwide	#411 of 635
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#485 of 637

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Minnesota	#16 of 25
Best Schools (Quality)	Minnesota	#22 of 25
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#34 of 56
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#50 of 56
Best Value	Nationwide	#411 of 635
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#485 of 637

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of General Computer Science graduates at Metropolitan State University, by degree type.

Program-wide, General Computer Science graduates at Metropolitan State University are 7% women (6) and 93% men (84).

General Computer Science Bachelor’s Program at Metropolitan State University

Of the 85 bachelor’s general computer science graduates at Metropolitan State University, 6% were women (5) and 94% were men (80).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Metropolitan State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	29
Hispanic / Latino	8
Black / African American	16
Asian	20
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	10

Minority students account for 54% of General Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Metropolitan State University, above the national average of 47%.*

General Computer Science Master’s Program at Metropolitan State University

Of the 5 master’s general computer science degrees awarded at Metropolitan State University, 20% were women (1) and 80% were men (4).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Computer Science master’s degree recipients at Metropolitan State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Asian	2
International (Nonresident)	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of General Computer Science master’s degree recipients at Metropolitan State University, 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.

Best-Paid Careers for General Computer Science Graduates

Those who complete General Computer Science program at Metropolitan State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for General 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.