Computer Science at Saint Cloud State University

If you plan to study computer science, take a look at what Saint Cloud State University has to offer and decide if the program is a good match for you. Get started with the following essential facts.

St. Cloud State University is located in Saint Cloud, Minnesota and has a total student population of 11,841. Of the 193 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Saint Cloud State University in 2021, 52 of them were computer science majors.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Computer Science section at the bottom of this page.

St. Cloud State University Computer Science Degrees Available

• Bachelor’s Degree in CompSci
• Master’s Degree in CompSci

Online Classes Are Available at St. Cloud State University

Don't have the time or the flexibility in your schedule to take traditional classes? Online courses may be the perfect solution for you. They allow independent learners to study when and where they want to while offering the rigor of in-person classes.

For those who are interested in distance learning, St. Cloud State University does offer online courses in compsci for the following degree levels:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Master’s Degree

St. Cloud State University Computer Science Rankings

The following rankings from College Factual show how the compsci progam at St. Cloud State University compares to programs at other colleges and universities.

Note: Although rankings can help you see some information about a school, it's not a good idea to depend on them alone. Be sure to check out other things about the school before making your decision to attend.

Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings

The compsci major at St. Cloud State University is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Computer Science. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Value Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools	10
Most Popular Online Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools	10
Most Popular Online Computer Science Schools	12
Best Value Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools	17
Best Value Computer Science Schools	42
Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools	54
	65
Best Computer Science Schools	75
Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools	75
	95
	133
Most Focused Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools	165
Most Popular Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools	175
Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools	178
Most Popular Computer Science Schools	194
Most Focused Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools	278
Most Focused Computer Science Schools	286

In 2021, 12 students received their master’s degree in compsci from St. Cloud State University. This makes it the #176 most popular school for compsci master’s degree candidates in the country.

Earnings of St. Cloud State University CompSci Graduates

The median salary of compsci students who receive their bachelor's degree at St. Cloud State University is $72,734. This is 15% higher than $63,247, which is the national average for all compsci bachelor's degree recipients.

CompSci Student Demographics at St. Cloud State University

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at Saint Cloud State University.

St. Cloud State University Computer Science Bachelor’s Program

Of the 52 students who graduated with a bachelor’s in compsci from St. Cloud State University in 2021, 81% were men and 19% were women.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Saint Cloud State University with a bachelor's in compsci.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	2
Black or African American	3
Hispanic or Latino	1
White	25
International Students	19
Other Races/Ethnicities	2

St. Cloud State University Computer Science Master’s Program

In the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 students earned a master's degree in compsci from St. Cloud State University. About 25% of these graduates were women and the other 75% were men.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Saint Cloud State University with a master's in compsci.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	1
International Students	11
Other Races/Ethnicities	0

St. Cloud State University also has a doctoral program available in compsci. In 2021, 0 student graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.

Concentrations Within Computer Science

The following compsci concentations are available at Saint Cloud State University. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Saint Cloud State University. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration	Annual Degrees Awarded
Computer Science	64

Related Majors

• Information Technology

Careers That CompSci Grads May Go Into

A degree in compsci can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for MN, the home state for Saint Cloud State University.

Occupation	Jobs in MN	Average Salary in MN
Software Applications Developers	19,970	$96,750
Computer and Information Systems Managers	9,510	$143,300
Systems Software Developers	6,460	$110,460
Computer Workers	6,200	$81,650
Computer Programmers	4,520	$86,710

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Xylem22 under License

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