by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UMN Twin Cities ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in compsci.
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UMN Twin Cities is in the top 10% of the country for compsci. More specifically it was ranked #27 out of 405 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Minnesota.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities handed out 533 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 528 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 89 students received their master’s degree in compsci from UMN Twin Cities. This makes it the #42 most popular school for compsci master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 28 students received their doctoral degrees in compsci in 2022, making the school the #9 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
CompSci majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMN Twin Cities go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $82,861 a year. This is higher than $70,400, which is the national median for all compsci bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMN Twin Cities, compsci students borrow a median amount of $33,023 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,376 for all compsci majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the compsci program at UMN Twin Cities is $289 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UMN Twin Cities paid an average of $1,324 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $558 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,496 | $34,410 |
| Fees | $1,992 | $1,992 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,028 | $13,028 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,350 | $2,350 |
Learn more about UMN Twin Cities tuition and fees.
Of the 533 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in compsci from UMN Twin Cities in 2022, 80% were men and 20% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a bachelor's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 117 |
| Black or African American | 28 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 258 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 76 |
| Other Races | 37 |
UMN Twin Cities 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 UMN Twin Cities Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 78% of compsci master's degrees went to men and 22% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a master's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 33 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Systems Analysis | 148 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 33 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.