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2023 Best Value Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in Missouri

Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Prices

15 Schools Ranked
$22,207 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$28,812 Avg Student Debt*

There are so many computer science programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school or bootcamp to be a better alternative for you.

The Best Value Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in Missouri ranking is one of many tools that Computer Science Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 15 schools in Missouri to see which ones offered the best value bachelor's degree programs for computer science students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.

This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.

For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.

Top Value Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in Missouri

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

University of Missouri - Columbia

Columbia, Missouri
143 Total Awards
$30,450 Average Tuition & Fees

Our 2023 rankings named University of Missouri - Columbia the best value school in Missouri for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Columbia, Missouri, the large public school awarded 143 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Mizzou undergraduate students pay an average of $30,450 in tuition and fees each year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,927 in loans while pursuing their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Mizzou does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 94% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Mizzou is ranked #1 for overall quality in Missouri.

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#2

Park University

Parkville, Missouri
174 Total Awards
$8,853 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Park University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri list. Park University is located in Parkville, Missouri and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 174 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Park University are $8,853 per year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,592 in student loans.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Park University does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 91% took at least some of their classes online.

Park University not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #4 on our Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri list.

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188 Total Awards
$31,099 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Missouri University of Science and Technology helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best value computer science schools in Missouri. Missouri University of Science and Technology is a public institution located in Rolla, Missouri. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 188 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Missouri University of Science and Technology are $31,099 a year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $24,872 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Missouri University of Science and Technology does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 92% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Missouri University of Science and Technology is ranked #2 for overall quality in Missouri.

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#4

Northwest Missouri State University

Maryville, Missouri
59 Total Awards
$14,919 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northwest Missouri State University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri list. Northwest is a public institution located in Maryville, Missouri. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 59 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Northwest are $14,919 a year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $23,189 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Northwest does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 46% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#5

Southeast Missouri State University

Cape Girardeau, Missouri
70 Total Awards
$15,285 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 15 schools in Missouri that were part of this year’s value ranking, Southeast Missouri State University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, the medium-sized public school handed out 70 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Southeast Missouri State University are $15,285 per year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $25,121 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Southeast Missouri State University. During the 2019-2020 year, about 58% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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167 Total Awards
$16,498 Average Tuition & Fees

Missouri State University - Springfield ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri list. Missouri State is located in Springfield, Missouri and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 167 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Missouri State are $16,498 per year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $25,050 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Online courses are available at Missouri State, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 59% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#7

University of Missouri - St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
122 Total Awards
$30,570 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Missouri - St Louis did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for computer science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. University of Missouri - St Louis is a fairly large public school located in Saint Louis, Missouri that handed out 122 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at UMSL are $30,570 a year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $27,834 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

One thing to take note of is that UMSL does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 60% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, UMSL is ranked #5 for overall quality in Missouri.

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#8

Missouri Western State University

Saint Joseph, Missouri
15 Total Awards
$15,550 Average Tuition & Fees

Missouri Western State University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree computer science programs. Missouri Western is located in Saint Joseph, Missouri and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 15 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

Missouri Western undergraduate students pay an average of $15,550 in tuition and fees each year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $25,093 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Online courses are available at Missouri Western, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 67% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#9

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, Missouri
97 Total Awards
$16,815 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Central Missouri landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree computer science programs. Located in Warrensburg, Missouri, the fairly large public school awarded 97 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

UCM undergraduate students pay an average of $16,815 in tuition and fees each year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $25,019 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

One thing to take note of is that UCM does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 47% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#10

University of Missouri - Kansas City

Kansas City, Missouri
101 Total Awards
$28,023 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Missouri - Kansas City ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri list. University of Missouri - Kansas City is a fairly large public school located in Kansas City, Missouri that handed out 101 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UMKC are $28,023 per year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $27,022 in loans while pursuing their degree.

One thing to take note of is that UMKC does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 64% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#11

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles, Missouri
88 Total Awards
$18,640 Average Tuition & Fees

Lindenwood University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri ranking. Lindenwood University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Saint Charles, Missouri. It awarded 88 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Lindenwood University are $18,640 per year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $30,304 in loans while pursuing their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Lindenwood University. In 2019-2020 about 73% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#12

Columbia College

Columbia, Missouri
36 Total Awards
$11,636 Average Tuition & Fees

Columbia College ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri list. This medium-sized private not-for-profit school is located in Columbia, Missouri, and it awarded 36 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Columbia College Missouri are $11,636 a year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $32,519 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Columbia College Missouri does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 78% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#13

DeVry University - Missouri

Kansas City, Missouri
5 Total Awards
$15,032 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #13, DeVry University - Missouri did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree. This very small private for-profit school is located in Kansas City, Missouri, and it awarded 5 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at DeVry University - Missouri are $15,032 a year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $44,551 in loans while pursuing their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, DeVry University - Missouri is an excellent choice, since the school is online.

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#14

Webster University

Saint Louis, Missouri
37 Total Awards
$28,700 Average Tuition & Fees

Webster University landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree computer science programs. This medium-sized private not-for-profit school is located in Saint Louis, Missouri, and it awarded 37 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Webster undergraduate students pay an average of $28,700 in tuition and fees each year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,185 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Webster. In 2019-2020 about 53% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#15

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, Missouri
53 Total Awards
$48,824 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #15, Saint Louis University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree. Saint Louis University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in Saint Louis, Missouri that handed out 53 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at SLU are $48,824 a year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $25,201 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

SLU does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 83% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, SLU is ranked #3 for overall quality in Missouri.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 15 schools only.

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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