Major Overview for Computer Science

Colleges Browse Minnesota Majors Computer and information sciences and support services Computer Science

Overview for Computer Science A general program that focuses on computers, computing problems and solutions, and the design of computer systems and user interfaces from a scientific perspective. Includes instruction in the principles of computational science, and computing theory; computer hardware design; computer development and programming; and applications to a variety of end-use situations. Careers for Computer Science Majors A major in Computer Science is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided. Computer and Information Scientists, Research - $100,900 Computer and Information Systems Managers - $118,710 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary - $74,050 Computer Software Engineers, Applications - $87,900 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software - $94,520 Computer Specialists, All Other

Top 17 Minnesota Colleges with the highest percentage of Computer Science among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

Add	Info	College Name	Degrees Awarded/ Percentage	Selectivity	Tuition
		University of Minnesota-Morris Morris, MN	12 (3.4%)
		Southwest Minnesota State University Marshall, MN	13 (2.9%)
		Carleton College Northfield, MN	13 (2.8%)
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		Saint Johns University Collegeville, MN	12 (2.7%)
		Augsburg College Minneapolis, MN	13 (2.2%)
		Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato, MN	45 (2.1%)
		Winona State University Winona, MN	27 (1.9%)
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		Metropolitan State University Saint Paul, MN	24 (1.8%)
		University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN	112 (1.7%)
		Bemidji State University Bemidji, MN	7 (0.9%)
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.