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2023 Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Missouri

17 Schools Ranked
$14,351 Avg Tuition & Fees*

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which computer science program is right 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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Computer Science Degree Search has created its Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Missouri ranking. Our analysis looked at 17 schools in Missouri to see which basic certificate programs were the most popular for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

69 Total Awards

Our analysis found American Business and Technology University to be the most popular school for computer science students who want to pursue a basic certificate in Missouri. Located in St Joseph, Missouri, the very small private for-profit school handed out 69 basic certificate awards in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 16% were women.

American College of Technology is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

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#2

Saint Louis Community College

Saint Louis, Missouri
43 Total Awards
$5,295 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Saint Louis Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Missouri list. Saint Louis Community College is a fairly large public school located in Saint Louis, Missouri that handed out 43 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Missouri pay an average of $5,295 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Saint Louis Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,155. Of those students who received their degree, 35% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Saint Louis Community College. In 2019-2020 about 80% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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40 Total Awards
$8,294 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent basic certificate programs at Missouri State University - Springfield helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer science schools in Missouri. Located in Springfield, Missouri, the large public school awarded 40 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $8,294 in tuition and fees if they attend Missouri State full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $16,498. Around 23% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Missouri State. In 2019-2020 about 59% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Missouri State University - Springfield Report

#4

Crowder College

Neosho, Missouri
24 Total Awards
$5,088 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you attend Crowder College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Missouri list. Crowder College is a small public school situated in Neosho, Missouri. It awarded 24 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $5,088 to cover tuition and fees at Crowder College. The school does not offer an in-state discount.

Crowder College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. During the 2019-2020 year, about 60% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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16 Total Awards

You’ll be in good company if you attend Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Missouri list. Kansas City, Missouri is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 16 students in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 38% were women.

Online courses are available at MCC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 92% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City Report

#6

St Charles Community College

Cottleville, Missouri
12 Total Awards
$5,190 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #6, St Charles Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their basic certificate. Located in Cottleville, Missouri, the medium-sized public school handed out 12 basic certificate awards in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Missouri pay an average of $5,190 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend SCC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,900. Of those students who received their degree, 42% were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at SCC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 47% took at least some of their classes online.

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#7

Three Rivers College

Poplar Bluff, Missouri
7 Total Awards
$6,510 Average Tuition & Fees

Three Rivers College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate computer science programs. Three Rivers College is located in Poplar Bluff, Missouri and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 7 basic certificates to qualified students.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $6,510 to cover tuition and fees at Three Rivers College. The school does not offer an in-state discount.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Three Rivers College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 87% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#8

University of Missouri - Columbia

Columbia, Missouri
5 Total Awards
$11,475 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #8, University of Missouri - Columbia did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their basic certificate. University of Missouri - Columbia is a large public school located in Columbia, Missouri that handed out 5 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $11,475 in tuition and fees if they attend Mizzou full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $30,450. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Mizzou. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 94% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#9

Park University

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

With a ranking of #9, Park University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their basic certificate. Park University is located in Parkville, Missouri and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 3 basic certificates to qualified students.

The average tuition and fees at Park University is $8,853. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Around 33% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Park University does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 91% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#10

Saint Louis University

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

Saint Louis University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate computer science programs. This fairly large private not-for-profit school is located in Saint Louis, Missouri, and it awarded 2 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

SLU does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $48,824. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since SLU does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 83% took at least some of their classes online.

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#11

State Fair Community College

Sedalia, Missouri
1 Total Awards
$4,680 Average Tuition & Fees

State Fair Community College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate computer science programs. State Fair Community College is located in Sedalia, Missouri and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1 basic certificates to qualified students.

In-state students pay an average of $4,680 in tuition and fees if they attend State Fair Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,168.

Online courses are available at State Fair Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 72% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#12

Webster University

Saint Louis, Missouri
$28,700 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #12, Webster University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their basic certificate.

The average tuition and fees at Webster is $28,700. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid.

You may have the opportunity 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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#12

Missouri State University - West Plains

West Plains, Missouri
$4,800 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #12, Missouri State University - West Plains did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their basic certificate.

In-state students pay an average of $4,800 in tuition and fees if they attend Missouri State West Plains full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,880.

Online courses are available at Missouri State West Plains, 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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#12

Ranken Technical College

Saint Louis, Missouri
$16,164 Average Tuition & Fees

Ranken Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #12 on the list.

Ranken Technical College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $16,164. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Ranken Technical College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 66% took at least some of their classes online.

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#12

Fontbonne University

Saint Louis, Missouri
$28,200 Average Tuition & Fees

Fontbonne University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #12 on the list.

If you want to attend Fontbonne University, expect to pay an average of $28,200 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid.

Fontbonne University does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. During the 2019-2020 year, about 94% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#12

Jefferson College

Hillsboro, Missouri
$6,030 Average Tuition & Fees

Jefferson College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #12 on the list.

Students from Missouri who attend JeffCo full time pay an average of $6,030 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,740.

JeffCo does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 57% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Jefferson College Report

#12

Maryville University of Saint Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
$27,166 Average Tuition & Fees

Maryville University of Saint Louis ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Missouri list.

The average tuition and fees at Maryville U is $27,166. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid.

Online courses are available at Maryville U, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 76% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 17 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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