by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Metro State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in compsci.
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The bachelor's program at Metro State was ranked #166 on College Factual's Best Schools for compsci list. It is also ranked #7 in Minnesota.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Metropolitan State University handed out 79 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 81 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in compsci from Metro State. This makes it the #229 most popular school for compsci master’s degree candidates in the country.
CompSci majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Metro State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $64,701 a year. This is higher than $63,247, which is the national median for all compsci bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Metro State, compsci students borrow a median amount of $27,008 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,625 for all compsci majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at Metropolitan State University.
Of the 79 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Metro State in 2020-2021, 86% were men and 14% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Metropolitan State University with a bachelor's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 students earned a master's degree in compsci from Metro State. About 75% of these graduates were women and the other 25% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Metropolitan State University with a master's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 73 |
| Information Science | 51 |
| Information Technology | 32 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 5 |
| Computer Programming | 4 |
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