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Information Science Schools in Minnesota

147 IS students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

An Information Science major is the 8th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Information Science Majors in Minnesota

IS majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 104
Master’s Degree 20
Associate Degree 13
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 4
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 4
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 2
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 2

Gender Distribution

In Minnesota, a IS major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of IS majors in Minnesota is as follows:

  • Asian: 12.2%
  • Black or African American: 16.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.7%
  • White: 41.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 23.1%
  • Other Races: 4.1%
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Jobs for Information Science Grads in Minnesota

There are 22,800 people in the state and 1,240,640 people in the nation working in IS jobs.

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Wages for Information Science Jobs in Minnesota

A typical salary for a IS grad in the state is $110,460, compared to a typical salary of $114,000 nationwide.

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

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

This public school has an average net price of $16,044. In their early career, Metro State grads earn an average salary of $49,771. The student loan default rate of 4.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.42 years. Graduates earn an average $39,289 after graduation. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 82%.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
5,152 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at SMU MN. In their early career, SMU MN grads earn an average salary of $47,010.

#5

Century College

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

In their early career, Century College grads earn an average salary of $36,920. The full-time teacher rate is 46%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,506 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,560. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $39,803 after graduation.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,549 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 69%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,706 a year.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
4,577 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 64%. The 3.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,033.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
3,927 Total Students

The 7.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years. 31% of the teachers are full time.

Information Science Careers in MN

Some of the careers IS majors go into include:

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Computer and Information Research Scientists 25% $130,830
Computer Workers 10% $77,560
Computer and Information Systems Managers 8% $138,310
Systems Software Developers 2% $106,290
Computer Science Professors 2% $83,440

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

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Computer Science 1,411
Information Technology 843
Computer Information Systems 681
Computer Systems Networking 255
Computer Software Applications 216
Computer Systems Analysis 145
Computer Programming 142
Data Processing 18

View all majors related to Information Science

View Nationwide Information Science Report

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