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General Computer Science Schools in Minnesota

291 students earned Computer and Information Sciences degrees in Minnesota in the 2020-2021 year.

A General Computer Science major is the 5th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General Computer Science Majors in Minnesota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 105
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 84
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 84
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 84
Master’s Degree 46
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 28
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 28
Post-Master’s Certificate 28
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 28
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 28

Gender Distribution

In Minnesota, 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 Minnesota is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.2%
  • Black or African American: 29.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.5%
  • White: 31.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.9%
  • Other Races: 16.8%
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Jobs for General Computer Science Grads in Minnesota

48,020 people in the state and 2,052,290 in the nation are employed in jobs related to computer and information sciences.

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Wages for General Computer Science Jobs in Minnesota

Computer and Information Sciences grads earn an average of $92,920 in the state and $93,610 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Minnesota that offer computer and information sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Walden University

Minneapolis
132 Degrees in Major Awarded
49,695 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.70% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.00 years to complete their degree at Walden University. Graduates earn an average $34,712 after graduation.

#2

Macalester College

Saint Paul
47 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
2,049 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 0.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. An average student at Macalester will pay a net price of $27,764.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
3,814 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $49,758 a year. It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
3,712 Total Students

In their early career, St. Scholastica grads earn an average salary of $52,390. The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

General Computer Science Careers in MN

Some of the careers computer and information sciences majors go into include:

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Computer and Information Research Scientists 25% $130,830
Computer Workers 10% $77,560
Database Administrators 9% $90,100
Computer and Information Systems Managers 8% $138,310
Computer Systems Analysts 6% $90,030
Computer Network Architects 5% $108,640
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 4% $82,310
Computer Science Professors 2% $83,440

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

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Information Technology 466
Other Computer Sciences 4
Artificial Intelligence 3
Informatics 1

View all majors related to General Computer Science

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