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 #231 on College Factual's Best Schools for compsci list. It is also ranked #12 in Minnesota.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Metropolitan State University handed out 112 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is an increase of 42% over the previous year when 79 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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.
The median salary of compsci students who receive their bachelor's degree at Metro State is $72,865. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $70,400 for all compsci bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at Metro State paid an average of $286 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,571 | $8,571 |
| Fees | $1,209 | $1,209 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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Of the 112 compsci students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Metro State, about 82% were men and 18% 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 | 30 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Metro State 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 Metro State Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 students graduated with a master's degree in compsci from Metro State. About 63% were men and 38% were women.
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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at Metropolitan State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 66 |
| Information Science | 51 |
| Information Technology | 25 |
| Computer Programming | 3 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.