2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Computer & Information Sciences in Mississippi

Computer & Information Sciences is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #6 most popular master's degree program in the country. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

College Factual reviewed 6 schools in Mississippi to determine which ones were the most popular for master's degree seekers in the field of computer and information sciences. Combined, these schools handed out 53 master's degrees in computer and information sciences to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Computer & Information Sciences School for Your Master's Degree

Your choice of school for getting your master's degree in computer and information sciences matters. One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Computer & Information Sciences in Mississippi ranking is to help you make that choice.

A high popularity ranking isn't always a sign that a school has a great overall quality ranking for computer and information sciences, but it does mean that many students are choosing the school for some reason. Sometimes this is because the school offers a great educational experience, it is a good value, or it is highly focused on the program.

One Size Does Not Fit All

We have also developed a number of other rankings to help guide you in your decision-making process. To begin with, if this is not the degree level you are most interested in, you may want to check out one of the others noted above. If you would prefer to limit your search to a specific state or region of the county, see our rankings by location. On top of that, you can visit our other rankings for computer and information sciences.

 

Most Popular Schools for Master’s Students to Study Computer & Information Sciences in Mississippi

Below you'll see a list of the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in computer and information sciences.

Most Well Attended Schools for Computer & Information Sciences Students Working on Their Master's

1

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

23 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Best Quality In MS

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Mississippi State University if you want to pursue a master's degree in computer and information sciences. Located in the remote town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State is a public university with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for master's degrees in computer and information sciences in Mississippi.

There were about 23 computer and information sciences individuals who graduated with this degree at Mississippi State in the most recent data year.

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2

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

12 Annual Master's Degrees

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in computer and information sciences has to check out Jackson State University. Jackson State is a medium-sized public university located in the medium-sized city of Jackson.

There were about 12 computer and information sciences individuals who graduated with this degree at Jackson State in the most recent year we have data available.

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3

Alcorn State University
Alcorn State, MS

10 Annual Master's Degrees

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Alcorn State University is a popular option for students interested in a master's degree in computer and information sciences. Alcorn State is a small public university located in the remote area of Alcorn State.

There were approximately 10 computer and information sciences individuals who graduated with this degree at Alcorn State in the most recent data year.

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4

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

5 Annual Master's Degrees

#2 Best Quality In MS

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in computer and information sciences has to check out University of Southern Mississippi. Located in the small city of Hattiesburg, Southern Miss is a public university with a large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for master's degrees in computer and information sciences in Mississippi.

There were approximately 5 computer and information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Southern Miss in the most recent data year.

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5

Mississippi College
Clinton, MS

3 Annual Master's Degrees

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

MC is a small private not-for-profit college located in the suburb of Clinton.

There were roughly 3 computer and information sciences students who graduated with this degree at MC in the most recent data year.

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6

Strayer University - Mississippi
Jackson, MS

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Strayer University - Mississippi is a small private for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Jackson. More information about a master’s in computer and information sciences from Strayer University - Mississippi

 

Best Computer & Information Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Florida	34	1,458
Georgia	32	1,989
Tennessee	32	278
Kentucky	31	2,142
Virginia	31	1,200
North Carolina	30	1,048
South Carolina	30	125
Louisiana	30	139
Alabama	30	239
Arkansas	30	263
West Virginia	27	229

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Computer & Information Sciences Majors to Study

Major	Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems	48
Computer Science	3
Information Technology	2

Most Popular Majors Related to Computer & Information Sciences

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Biological & Biomedical Sciences	354
Engineering	153
Physical Sciences	117
Agriculture & Agriculture Operations	28
Mathematics & Statistics	27
Natural Resources & Conservation	24
Architecture & Related Services	8
Engineering Technologies	7
Science Technologies / Technicians	5

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
• Credit for the banner image above goes to Almonroth. More about our data sources and methodologies.