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Computer Information Systems at Minnesota State University-Mankato

What traits are you looking for in a school for Computer Information Systems, take a look at what Minnesota State University-Mankato. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Minnesota State University-Mankato is located in Mankato, MN.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 97 computer information systems degrees were awarded at Minnesota State University-Mankato.

Online & Distance Learning at Minnesota State University-Mankato

Many students take online classes at Minnesota State University-Mankato. Of 15,271 students, 2,748 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,992 (46%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Information Systems Rankings at Minnesota State University-Mankato

These rankings give you a sense of how Minnesota State University-Mankato’s Computer Information Systems program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Minnesota	#3 of 10
Best Schools (Quality)	Minnesota	#4 of 10
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#9 of 53
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#32 of 53
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#108 of 839
Best Value	Nationwide	#542 of 827

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Minnesota	#3 of 10
Best Schools (Quality)	Minnesota	#4 of 10
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#9 of 53
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#32 of 53
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#108 of 839
Best Value	Nationwide	#542 of 827

Earnings for Computer Information Systems Graduates from Minnesota State University-Mankato

Students who complete Minnesota State University-Mankato’s Computer Information Systems program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$66,391
2 years	$68,047
3 years	$74,505
4 years	$84,596
5 years	$94,873

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Computer Information Systems graduates from Minnesota State University-Mankato report median earnings of $84,596, compared with $60,580 for all Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates — about 40% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Computer Information Systems graduates from Minnesota State University-Mankato stands at $20,625.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Computer Information Systems graduates at Minnesota State University-Mankato, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Computer Information Systems graduates at Minnesota State University-Mankato are 33% women (32) and 67% men (65).

Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Program at Minnesota State University-Mankato

Among the 52 bachelor’s computer information systems degrees awarded at Minnesota State University-Mankato, 25% were women (13) and 75% were men (39).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Information Systems bachelor’s degree recipients at Minnesota State University-Mankato.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	17
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	12
Asian	7
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	14

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of Computer Information Systems bachelor’s degree recipients at Minnesota State University-Mankato, lower than the national average of 47%.*

Computer Information Systems Master’s Program at Minnesota State University-Mankato

Of the 45 master’s computer information systems degrees awarded at Minnesota State University-Mankato, 42% were women (19) and 58% were men (26).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Information Systems master’s degree recipients at Minnesota State University-Mankato.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	2
International (Nonresident)	40

Minority students account for 7% of Computer Information Systems master’s degree recipients at Minnesota State University-Mankato, lower than the national average of 16%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Computer Information Systems Concentrations at Minnesota State University-Mankato

The Computer Information Systems program at Minnesota State University-Mankato breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Information Technology	97

Highest-Paying Careers for Computer Information Systems Graduates

Those who complete Computer Information Systems program at Minnesota State University-Mankato pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Computer Information Systems graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Computer and Information Systems Managers	$175,079
Computer Occupations, All Other	$159,837
Health Informatics Specialists	$156,714
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
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.