Computer Science Schools In Mississippi
There are 10 accredited computer science schools in Mississippi for faculty who teach computer science classes to choose from. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in computer science in the state of Mississippi, which encompasses computer science training at the following levels:
- Associates degree in Computer Science
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science
- Masters degree in Computer Science
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Statistics
Professional Trends
Mississippi Vs. National Computer Science Employment
| Mississippi | 5,520 |
| National | 1,479,220 |
Of all of the computer science professionals in the country, nearly 0% are in the state of Mississippi.
Employment Growth for Computer science professionals In Mississippi
| 5,810 | 5,820 | 6,180 | 5,990 | 1,970 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
In Mississippi, the field of computer science is shrinking. In 2010 there were 3,840 less computer science professionals working in Mississippi than there were in 2006. So, in four years, the number of computer science professionals has shrunk by 66%. This is slower than the trend for computer science professionals around the US. Nationally, the number of computer science professionals has shrunk by 71% between 2006 and 2010.
Computer Science VS. All Professions salaries in Mississippi
| $49,688 | $52,328 | $53,314 | $54,528 | $56,113 |
| $37,233 | $40,105 | $41,284 | $42,076 | $42,366 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Computer Science
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
The amount earned by computer science professionals is increasing in Mississippi. Computer science professionals earned a yearly mean salary of $49,688 in 2006. They earned a yearly mean salary of $56,113 in 2010.
Salary percentiles for Computer science professionals in Mississippi
10th percentile |
$33,563 |
25th percentile |
$40,147 |
50th percentile |
$52,560 |
75th percentile |
$66,930 |
90th percentile |
$87,290 |
This represents a growth in salaries of 11%. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. In Mississippi state, within the field of computer science, there is a huge variation in pay. The highest paid computer science professionals earn 160% more money than those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket.
Average Salaries for Computer science professionals and related professions in Mississippi
Computer Engineering |
$74,197 |
Computer Forensics |
$51,870 |
Computer Programming |
$53,960 |
Computer Science |
$53,088 |
Information Systems |
$66,975 |
Information Technology |
$59,462 |
In Mississippi, computer science professionals earn, on average, less than professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Computer Science programs available for each degree type for all schools in Mississippi
associate |
6 |
bachelor |
4 |
master |
1 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 11 |
As the number of computer science professionals is decreasing in Mississippi state, the number of students graduating from the 10 accredited computer science schools in Mississippi state is increasing. In 2006, 39 students graduated from computer science courses in Mississippi. And in 2010, 46 students graduated.
There was an increase in the number of computer science school degree or certificate graduates in Mississippi by 18%. Most of these graduates, or 55%, earned a associate's degree in computer science.