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General Computer Science Schools in Mississippi

71 students earned Computer Science degrees in Mississippi in the <nil> year.

A General Computer Science major is the 3rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General Computer Science Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 34
Bachelor’s Degree 24
Post-Master’s Certificate 10
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 10
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2
Master’s Degree 1

Gender Distribution

In Mississippi, 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 Mississippi is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.8%
  • Black or African American: 53.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.8%
  • White: 26.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.0%
  • Other Races: 7.0%
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Jobs for General Computer Science Grads in Mississippi

There are 6,700 people in the state and 2,790,990 people in the nation working in computer science jobs.

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Wages for General Computer Science Jobs in Mississippi

A typical salary for a computer science grad in the state is $80,790, compared to a typical salary of $96,200 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in Mississippi that offer computer science degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,208 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 92% of students get financical aid.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 52%. The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at MC. The 1.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,348 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $28,753 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
4,278 Total Students

The 1.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $18,088.

#5

Rust College

Holly Springs
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
768 Total Students

73% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.47 years to graduate.

#6

Tougaloo College

Tougaloo
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
713 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $9,359. The 6.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $25,452 after graduation.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,837 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,483. Graduates earn an average $26,124 after graduation.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,178 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 84% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $23,090 a year. 68% of the teachers are full time.

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

In their early career, Jackson State grads earn an average salary of $30,345. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

General Computer Science Careers in MS

Some of the careers computer science majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 28% $79,220
Information Security Analysts 20% $63,040
Computer Science Professors 12% $69,130
Web Developers 11% $59,300
Systems Software Developers 9% $77,710
Computer and Information Systems Managers 8% $90,490
Computer Network Support Specialists 7% $48,560
Computer Workers 3% $78,970
Computer and Information Research Scientists 0% $94,210
Computer Programmers -12% $71,870

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