by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is Computer Science. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Computer Science is a major offered under the computer and information sciences program of study at Minnesota State University - Moorhead. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the bachelor’s degree program in compsci, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, whether or not the degree is offered online, and more.
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Each year, we produce a number of different types of college rankings to help students decide which school is the best fit for them. The bachelor's program at MSU Moorhead was ranked #296 on College Factual's Best Schools for compsci list. It is also ranked #20 in Minnesota.
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In 2019-2020, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at MSU Moorhead was $492 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $246 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,632 | $15,264 |
| Fees | $1,348 | $1,348 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,656 | $9,656 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,360 | $3,360 |
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One factor in determining the overall cost in a degree is to consider how much in student loans you’ll have to take out. CompSci students who received their bachelor’s degree at MSU Moorhead took out an average of $21,133 in student loans. That is 8% lower than the national average of $22,937.
The median early career salary of compsci students who receive their bachelor’s degree from MSU Moorhead is $54,869 per year. That is 17% lower than the national average of $66,348.
MSU Moorhead does not offer an online option for its compsci bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the MSU Moorhead Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their bachelor’s degree in compsci in 2019-2020, none of them were women.
Of those graduates who received a bachelor’s degree in compsci at MSU Moorhead in 2019-2020, 5.6% were racial-ethnic minorities*. This is lower than the nationwide number of 40%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| International Students | 5 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Computer Science students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 18 |
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| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Science | 29 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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