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General Computer Science Schools in Mississippi

301 Computer and Information Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

In terms of popularity, General Computer Science is the 1st most popular major in the state out of a total 15 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Computer Science Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 232
Master’s Degree 44
Associate Degree 19
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6

Gender Distribution

In Mississippi, 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 Mississippi is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.3%
  • Black or African American: 23.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.7%
  • White: 41.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 23.9%
  • Other Races: 3.0%
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Jobs for General Computer Science Grads in Mississippi

There are 6,400 people in the state and 2,052,290 people in the nation working in computer and information sciences jobs.

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Wages for General Computer Science Jobs in Mississippi

A typical salary for a computer and information sciences grad in the state is $80,790, compared to a typical salary of $93,610 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Mississippi that offer computer and information sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State
108 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
23,086 Total Students

The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at Mississippi State. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.00%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,891.

85 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
21,203 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.20%. The full-time teacher rate is 84%. It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,146 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,863. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,766 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
7,080 Total Students

62% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,345 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

#5

Alcorn State University

Alcorn State
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
3,074 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,206. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,890 Total Students

The 6.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. In their early career, Holmes Community College grads earn an average salary of $26,620.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
2,064 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $25,895 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 71%.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,208 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. The 5.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,290.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,277 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,934. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
4,250 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $17,880. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,348 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,753 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending ICC will pay a net price of $5,271. 48% of the teachers are full time.

General Computer Science Careers in MS

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

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Computer Science Professors 12% $69,130
Computer and Information Systems Managers 8% $90,490
Database Administrators 6% $67,760
Computer Network Architects 6% $87,960
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 4% $70,480
Computer Systems Analysts 3% $62,000
Computer Workers 3% $78,970
Computer and Information Research Scientists 0% $94,210

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Information Technology 2

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