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General Computer Science Schools in Minnesota

1,411 Computer Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A General Computer Science major is the 1st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General Computer Science Majors in Minnesota

Computer Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,117
Associate Degree 148
Master’s Degree 118
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 28
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 28
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 28

Gender Distribution

In Minnesota, a computer science major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of computer science majors in Minnesota is as follows:

  • Asian: 13.5%
  • Black or African American: 5.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.9%
  • White: 50.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 22.8%
  • Other Races: 5.2%
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Jobs for General Computer Science Grads in Minnesota

56,730 people in the state and 2,790,990 in the nation are employed in jobs related to computer science.

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Wages for General Computer Science Jobs in Minnesota

Computer Science grads earn an average of $93,230 in the state and $96,200 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Minnesota that offer computer science degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

645 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
52,017 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,878. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 82% are considered full time.

92 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,275 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.45 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

83 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
7,552 Total Students

95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.77 years. This public school has an average net price of $16,044.

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
11,841 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,581. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,406 after earning their degree at this institution. 65% of the teachers are full time.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
7,106 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at Winona State. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
9,792 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $56,089 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

#7

Carleton College

Northfield
54 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
1,940 Total Students

74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $48,030 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Carleton.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,420 Total Students

A typical student attending Normandale Community College will pay a net price of $10,854. 92% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 48%.

#9

Saint Johns University

Collegeville
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
1,668 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.80% which is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,487. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
5,547 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.42 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,680. 65% of the teachers are full time.

#10

Century College

White Bear Lake
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,203 Total Students

The 7.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 46% are considered full time. 92% of students get financical aid.

General Computer Science Careers in MN

Some of the careers computer science majors go into include:

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Computer and Information Research Scientists 25% $130,830
Information Security Analysts 24% $95,360
Software Applications Developers 24% $95,220
Computer Network Support Specialists 11% $59,610
Computer Workers 10% $77,560
Computer and Information Systems Managers 8% $138,310
Web Developers 8% $77,880
Systems Software Developers 2% $106,290
Computer Science Professors 2% $83,440
Computer Programmers -9% $81,200

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