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General Computer Science Schools in Mississippi

93 Computer Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 51
Bachelor’s Degree 36
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3
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: 7.5%
  • Black or African American: 33.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.1%
  • White: 45.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.2%
  • Other Races: 9.7%
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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
8,677 Total Students

93% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College will pay a net price of $8,187. 68% of the teachers are full time.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,704 a year.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,696 Total Students

49% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
4,999 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $16,228. 15% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,094 after earning their degree at this institution.

#5

Rust College

Holly Springs
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
623 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. This private institution charges an average net price of $8,924. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1.

#6

Tougaloo College

Tougaloo
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
775 Total Students

The average student takes 4.57 years to complete their degree at Tougaloo. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $13,382.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,907 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,096 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $2,309. 71% of the teachers are full time.

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

A typical student attending Jackson State will pay a net price of $18,152. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,441 after earning their degree at this institution.

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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