Minnesota · Computational Science

Best Computational Science institutions in Minnesota, ranked by earnings

Computational Science is an interdisciplinary program that focuses on using advanced computing capabilities to tackle complex scientific problems. This field combines elements of computer science, mathematics, and various scientific…

Institutions
3
offering CIP 30.30
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
21
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$20,981
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
71%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Data Scientists
$118,110
BLS OEWS 2024

3 institutions offering Computational Science in Minnesota

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Winona Private not-for-profit
966%$18,163
2Hamline University
Saint Paul Private not-for-profit
860%$20,981
3Macalester College
Saint Paul Private not-for-profit
487%$21,441

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+33.5%
Much faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~23,400
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$112,590
typically Bachelor's degree

What Data Scientists earn in Minnesota

Jobs in Minnesota
3,500
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$118,110
median $117,840
Best-paying metro
$119,860
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI

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$90,930 avg · 520 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Computational Science programs in Minnesota.

How much do Data Scientists earn in Minnesota?+

The average annual wage for Data Scientists in Minnesota is $118,110 (median $117,840), across about 3,500 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Computational Science program?+

Computational Science is an interdisciplinary program that focuses on using advanced computing capabilities to tackle complex scientific problems. This field combines elements of computer science, mathematics, and various scientific…

What is the job outlook for Data Scientists?+

The national job outlook is about +33.5% growth with around 23,400 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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