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Computer Science Schools in Minnesota

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

As a degree choice, Computer Science is the 1st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Computer Science Majors in Minnesota

CompSci 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 compsci major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of compsci 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 Computer Science Grads in Minnesota

In this state, there are 56,730 people employed in jobs related to a compsci degree, compared to 2,790,990 nationwide.

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Wages for Computer Science Jobs in Minnesota

A typical salary for a compsci grad in the state is $93,230, compared to a typical salary of $96,200 nationwide.

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

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

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at UMN Twin Cities.

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

The average student takes 4.45 years to complete their degree at UMN Duluth. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%. This public school has an average net price of $18,505.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 27%. The student loan default rate of 4.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, Metro State grads earn an average salary of $49,771.

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

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.61 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,406 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 63% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $56,089 a year.

#7

Carleton College

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

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $28,928. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 0.80% which is lower than average.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,420 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time. A typical student attending Normandale Community College will pay a net price of $10,854. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1.

#9

Saint Johns University

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

It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $56,662 after graduation. 87% of the teachers are full time.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 65%.

#10

Century College

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

In their early career, Century College grads earn an average salary of $36,920. 46% of the teachers are full time. 92% of students get financical aid.

Computer Science Careers in MN

Some of the careers compsci 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

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to compsci.

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Information Technology 843
Computer Information Systems 681
Computer Systems Networking 255
Computer Software Applications 216
Computer Systems Analysis 145
Computer Programming 142
Information Science 141
Data Processing 18

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