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Missouri Computer Science Colleges

52 Colleges
$63,095 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$24,026 Avg 4-Year Student Loan

Missouri ranked #22 in the nation for computer science degrees handed out in 2021. Around 3,607 students received some type of diploma that year. Missouri colleges offer students average in-student tuition of $15,774 per year, while students attending fron out-of-state may pay something more like $18,919 per year.

About 49% of students who go to college in this state take out loans, with the average yearly loan amount being $6,006 per year.

Learn more about the most popular schools below:

#1

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, Missouri
Public Public vs. Private
$9,410 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
55% Freshmen Loans

There are 9,959 students at UCM in total, 7,629 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 6,009 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 76%. Of the accepted students, 40% are men and 60% are women.

Roughly 55% of students at UCM take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $6,508 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.4% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from UCM is $39,832.

#2

Washington University in St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$60,590 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
15% Freshmen Loans

There are 7,653 undergraduates at WUSTL, of which 7,077 are full-time, and there are 15,449 students altogether. WUSTL has a freshman retention rate of 96%, which is a good sign that once students arrive at the school, they want to stay.

This a very selective school with only 13% of students getting accepted. Of the accepted students, 47% are men and 53% are women.

Approximately 15% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $7,887 a year. The student loan default rate of 0.4% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $75,755 during the early-career years.

Public Public vs. Private
$12,092 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
38% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Missouri University of Science and Technology is 7,642, of which 6,083 students are undergraduates and of those, 5,412 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

Around 85% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 70% are men and 30% are women.

Approximately 38% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $8,177 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 0.8% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Missouri University of Science and Technology is $67,619.

#4

Park University

Parkville, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$9,702 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
57% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Park University is 10,165, of which 8,504 students are undergraduates and of those, 3,763 are full-time. For undergraduates at Park University, the average graduation time is 4.3 years.

Approximately 57% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,922 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.9% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $47,603 during the early-career years.

#5

University of Missouri - Kansas City

Kansas City, Missouri
Public Public vs. Private
$11,989 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
35% Freshmen Loans

There are 16,147 students at UMKC in total, 11,027 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 6,071 are full-time. For undergraduates at UMKC, the average graduation time is 4.6 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 76%. Around 32% of accepted students are men, and 68% are women.

Approximately 35% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $6,389 a year. UMKC has a 0.9% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from UMKC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $45,269 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#6

University of Missouri - Columbia

Columbia, Missouri
Public Public vs. Private
$11,981 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
39% Freshmen Loans

There are 23,383 undergraduates at Mizzou, of which 21,344 are full-time, and there are 31,089 students altogether. For undergraduates at Mizzou, the average graduation time is 4.4 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 77%. Of the accepted students, 41% are men and 59% are women.

39% of Mizzou students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $8,168 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 0.7% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from Mizzou with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $49,864 during the early years of their career after graduation.

Public Public vs. Private
$8,604 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
48% Freshmen Loans

There are 23,505 students at Missouri State in total, 19,621 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 13,128 are full-time. For undergraduates at Missouri State, the average graduation time is 4.5 years.

Around 94% of students who apply get accepted. Around 34% of accepted students are men, and 66% are women.

Approximately 48% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $6,939 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 0.8% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from Missouri State with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $39,272 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#8

University of Missouri - St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
Public Public vs. Private
$12,528 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
33% Freshmen Loans

There are 10,973 undergraduates at UMSL, of which 4,889 are full-time, and there are 13,874 students altogether. It takes the average UMSL undergraduate about 4.4 years to complete their degree.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 57%. Around 40% of accepted students are men, and 60% are women.

Approximately 33% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $6,179 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.3% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from UMSL is $44,698.

#9

Northwest Missouri State University

Maryville, Missouri
Public Public vs. Private
$9,502 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
61% Freshmen Loans

There are 7,267 students at Northwest in total, 5,482 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 4,813 are full-time. For undergraduates at Northwest, the average graduation time is 4.4 years.

Around 86% of students who apply get accepted. Around 33% of accepted students are men, and 67% are women.

Roughly 61% of students at Northwest take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $6,055 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.6% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Northwest is $39,762.

#10

Southeast Missouri State University

Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Public Public vs. Private
$9,015 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
45% Freshmen Loans

There are 8,929 undergraduates at Southeast Missouri State University, of which 6,823 are full-time, and there are 10,001 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

About 79% of students who apply get accepted. Around 34% of accepted students are men, and 66% are women.

Approximately 45% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $5,835 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.5% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $37,047 during the early-career years.

#11

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$19,300 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
66% Freshmen Loans

There are 7,382 students at Lindenwood University in total, 4,822 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 4,199 are full-time. For undergraduates at Lindenwood University, the average graduation time is 4.4 years.

About 75% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 42% are men and 58% are women.

Approximately 66% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $6,514 a year. Lindenwood University has a 1.7% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Lindenwood University is $42,897.

#12

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$50,644 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
51% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Saint Louis University is 12,229, of which 7,723 students are undergraduates and of those, 6,847 are full-time. The freshman retention rate at SLU is 89%, which is great when compared to the national average of 68%.

About 70% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 38% are men and 62% are women.

Approximately 51% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $8,315 a year. The student loan default rate of 0.9% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from SLU with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $57,234 during the early years of their career after graduation.

Public Public vs. Private
$7,110 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
4% Freshmen Loans

There are 13,085 students at MCC in total, 5,915 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Approximately 4% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $4,650 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.3% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from MCC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $33,008 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#14

Maryville University of Saint Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$27,166 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
56% Freshmen Loans

There are 10,979 students at Maryville U in total, 5,504 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 3,249 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Maryville U is 4.2 years.

Around 92% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 36% are men and 64% are women.

Approximately 56% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $7,475 a year. Maryville U has a 0.4% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Maryville U is $51,858.

#15

Truman State University

Kirksville, Missouri
Public Public vs. Private
$9,014 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
41% Freshmen Loans

There are 4,655 students at Truman State in total, 4,389 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 3,687 are full-time. It takes the average Truman State undergraduate about 4.2 years to complete their degree.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 61%. Around 40% of accepted students are men, and 60% are women.

Approximately 41% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $5,696 a year. Truman State has a 0.8% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $41,820 during the early-career years.

#16

Columbia College

Columbia, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$12,140 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
64% Freshmen Loans

There are 7,861 undergraduates at Columbia College Missouri, of which 3,162 are full-time, and there are 8,347 students altogether. For undergraduates at Columbia College Missouri, the average graduation time is 4.4 years.

64% of Columbia College Missouri students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,707 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.8% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Columbia College Missouri is $35,851.

#17

Ozarks Technical Community College

Springfield, Missouri
Public Public vs. Private
$5,216 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
57% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Ozarks Technical Community College is 11,237, which includes 5,359 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

57% of OTC students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $1,294 a year. OTC has a 1.7% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from OTC is $29,079.

Public Public vs. Private
$8,026 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
46% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Missouri Southern State University is 5,045, of which 4,927 students are undergraduates and of those, 3,443 are full-time. For undergraduates at Missouri Southern, the average graduation time is 4.7 years.

Around 97% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 39% are men and 61% are women.

Approximately 46% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $4,929 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.9% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Missouri Southern is $36,021.

#19

Saint Louis Community College

Bridgeton, Missouri
Public Public vs. Private
$5,130 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
4% Freshmen Loans

There are 15,206 students at Saint Louis Community College in total, 5,411 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

4% of Saint Louis Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $3,303 a year. Saint Louis Community College has a 3.7% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $27,524 during the early-career years.

#20

St Charles Community College

Cottleville, Missouri
Public Public vs. Private
$5,430 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
6% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at St Charles Community College is 6,014, which includes 3,210 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

6% of SCC students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $4,419 a year. SCC has a 0.9% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from SCC is $34,339.

#21

Webster University

Saint Louis, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$29,840 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
55% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Webster University is 8,197, of which 2,563 students are undergraduates and of those, 2,022 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Webster is 4.4 years.

About 59% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 40% are men and 60% are women.

55% of Webster students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,523 a year. Webster has a 1.1% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Webster with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $40,383 during the early years of their career after graduation.

Public Public vs. Private
$7,440 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
50% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,544 full-time undergraduates at STC, and 1,756 students altogether. Students tend to stick around at STC. The freshman retention rate is 89%.

50% of STC students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,406 a year. STC has a 1.6% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from STC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $47,255 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#23

Southwest Baptist University

Bolivar, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$26,970 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
64% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,379 undergraduates at Southwest Baptist University, of which 1,593 are full-time, and there are 3,039 students altogether. For undergraduates at Southwest Baptist University, the average graduation time is 4.3 years.

Around 96% of students who apply get accepted. Around 37% of accepted students are men, and 63% are women.

Roughly 64% of students at Southwest Baptist University take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,873 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.5% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $36,513 during the early-career years.

#24

Fontbonne University

Saint Louis, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$28,696 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
66% Freshmen Loans

There are 816 undergraduates at Fontbonne University, of which 728 are full-time, and there are 1,112 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Fontbonne University is 4.2 years.

About 78% of students who apply get accepted. Around 45% of accepted students are men, and 55% are women.

66% of Fontbonne University students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,031 a year. Fontbonne University has a 0.8% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Fontbonne University is $40,684.

#25

Avila University

Kansas City, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$22,390 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
77% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,414 students at Avila in total, 1,058 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 915 are full-time. It takes the average Avila undergraduate about 4.3 years to complete their degree.

About 68% of students who apply get accepted. Around 54% of accepted students are men, and 46% are women.

Roughly 77% of students at Avila take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $8,114 a year. Avila has a 0.7% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $44,448 during the early-career years.

Other Missouri Colleges

Rank School Yearly Graduations
26 Missouri Western State University 18
26 Central Methodist University - College of Graduate & Extended Studies 18
28 Crowder College 16
28 Jefferson College 16
30 Lincoln University 14
31 State Fair Community College 13
31 Moberly Area Community College 13
33 East Central College 9
33 Ranken Technical College 9
33 College of the Ozarks 9
36 DeVry University - Missouri 8
37 Missouri Baptist University 7
38 Missouri Valley College 6
38 Evangel University 6
40 Central Methodist University - College of Liberal Arts & Sciences 5
40 Three Rivers College 5
42 Mineral Area College 4
42 Hannibal - LaGrange University 4
42 Rockhurst University 4
42 North Central Missouri College 4
46 Westminster College Missouri 3
46 Drury University 3
48 William Woods University 1
48 Bryan University 1
48 American Business and Technology University 1
51 William Jewell College 0
51 Calvary University 0

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