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93 students earned CompSci degrees in Mississippi in the 2020-2021 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 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 compsci major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of compsci 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 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.

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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.

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

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,677 Total Students

In their early career, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College grads earn an average salary of $25,764. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. 53% of the teachers are full time.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,696 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $4,086. Graduates earn an average $26,285 after graduation. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

94% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 7.00% which is lower than average. In their early career, Belhaven grads earn an average salary of $37,094.

#5

Rust College

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

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. An average student at Rust College will pay a net price of $8,924.

#6

Tougaloo College

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $13,382. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.57 years to graduate.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,907 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $24,665 after earning their degree at this institution. 94% of students get financical aid. 100% of the teachers are full time.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,096 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $22,054 a year. 94% of students get financical aid.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 62%. This public school has an average net price of $18,152.

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

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