Find Tech Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

Computer Science in Mississippi

Find Schools Near

Computer Science Schools in Mississippi

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

A Computer Science major is the 4th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Computer Science Majors in Mississippi

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

undefined

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of compsci 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%
undefined

Jobs for Computer Science Grads in Mississippi

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

undefined

Wages for Computer Science Jobs in Mississippi

In this state, compsci grads earn an average of $80,790. Nationwide, they make an average of $96,200.

undefined

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

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,208 Total Students

The 5.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time.

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

In their early career, MC grads earn an average salary of $40,631. 52% of the teachers are full time. This private school has an average net price of $17,880.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,348 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. A typical student attending ICC will pay a net price of $5,271.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 14% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $37,451 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.22 years to graduate.

#5

Rust College

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years. In their early career, Rust College grads earn an average salary of $23,744.

#6

Tougaloo College

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

The student loan default rate is 6.50% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,452 after earning their degree at this institution.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,837 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 100% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,178 Total Students

84% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $1,973. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

A typical student attending Jackson State will pay a net price of $15,290. It takes the average student 4.62 years to graduate. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Computer Science Careers in MS

Some of the careers compsci 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

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Computer Information Systems 333
Computer Systems Networking 121
Computer Programming 102
Information Technology 49
Data Processing 29
Computer Software Applications 11
Other Computer Sciences 11
Information Science 1

View all majors related to Computer Science

View Nationwide Computer Science Report

References

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Featured Schools

Find Computer Science Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited computer and technology colleges across the U.S.