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General Computer Science in Mississippi

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General Computer Science Schools in Mississippi

In 2020-2021, 331 students earned their Computer and Information Sciences degrees in MS.

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 275
Master’s Degree 45
Associate Degree 10
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

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: 3.9%
  • Black or African American: 23.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 42.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 27.8%
  • Other Races: 2.7%
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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
58% Graduation Rate
22,986 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 85%. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,122.

85 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
21,014 Total Students

87% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 85%.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,606 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,032. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
6,921 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.62 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

#5

Alcorn State University

Alcorn State
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
3,230 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $17,838. Most students complete their degree in 4.57 years. The full-time teacher rate is 69%.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,409 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. 94% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
2,032 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $10,629. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $24,183 a year.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,677 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $8,187. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,392 Total Students

89% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 45%. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
4,667 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $37,704 after graduation. The 3.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 53% are considered full time.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,696 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $4,086. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $26,285 after graduation.

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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