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General Computer Science at Saint Cloud State University

If you plan to study General Computer Science, consider the program at Saint Cloud State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Saint Cloud State University sits in Saint Cloud, MN.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 59 general computer science degrees were granted at Saint Cloud State University.

Studying Online at Saint Cloud State University

Many students take online classes at Saint Cloud State University. Of 10,732 students, 2,126 (20%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,789 (35%) took at least some classes online.

General Computer Science Rankings at Saint Cloud State University

Rankings can help you compare Saint Cloud State University’s General Computer Science program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Minnesota	#9 of 25
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#20 of 56
Best Schools (Quality)	Minnesota	#21 of 25
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#48 of 56
Best Value	Nationwide	#307 of 635
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#459 of 637

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Minnesota	#9 of 25
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#20 of 56
Best Schools (Quality)	Minnesota	#21 of 25
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#48 of 56
Best Value	Nationwide	#307 of 635
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#459 of 637

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for General Computer Science graduates at Saint Cloud State University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, General Computer Science graduates at Saint Cloud State University are 25% women (15) and 75% men (44).

General Computer Science Bachelor’s Program at Saint Cloud State University

Among the 34 bachelor’s general computer science graduates at Saint Cloud State University, 9% were women (3) and 91% were men (31).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	20
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	2
Asian	3
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	7

Minority students account for 21% of General Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Saint Cloud State University, lower than the national average of 47%.*

General Computer Science Master’s Program at Saint Cloud State University

Among the 25 master’s general computer science graduates at Saint Cloud State University, 48% were women (12) and 52% were men (13).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
International (Nonresident)	24
Unknown	1

*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 Saint Cloud State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for General Computer Science majors, 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.