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Computer Science Schools in Missouri

1,399 CompSci students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Computer Science is the 2nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Computer Science Majors in Missouri

CompSci majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 671
Bachelor’s Degree 670
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 37
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 37
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 37
Post-Master’s Certificate 10
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 2
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 2

Gender Distribution

In Missouri, a compsci major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of compsci majors in Missouri is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.9%
  • Black or African American: 2.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.8%
  • White: 33.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 52.4%
  • Other Races: 2.6%
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Jobs for Computer Science Grads in Missouri

There are 52,540 people in the state and 2,790,990 people in the nation working in compsci jobs.

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Wages for Computer Science Jobs in Missouri

In this state, compsci grads earn an average of $88,260. Nationwide, they make an average of $96,200.

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There are 10 colleges in Missouri that offer compsci degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

379 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
9,959 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,123 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 6.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.48 years to complete their degree at UCM.

280 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
15,449 Total Students

71% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.10%. The average student takes 4.07 years to complete their degree at WUSTL.

219 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,147 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.62 years to graduate. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 92% of students get financical aid.

94 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
7,267 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.41 years to graduate. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending Northwest will pay a net price of $12,925.

94 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
23,505 Total Students

A typical student attending Missouri State will pay a net price of $16,718. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at Missouri State.

75 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
13,874 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,232. Graduates earn an average $41,078 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
4,655 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 90%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

#8

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis
45 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
12,229 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $53,847 a year. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

#9

Webster University

Saint Louis
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
8,197 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The student loan default rate is 3.90% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,429 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.50%. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

Computer Science Careers in MO

Some of the careers compsci majors go into include:

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Information Security Analysts 42% $86,460
Software Applications Developers 40% $91,820
Computer and Information Research Scientists 33% $91,370
Web Developers 21% $61,540
Systems Software Developers 19% $93,870
Computer and Information Systems Managers 18% $125,790
Computer Workers 15% $83,720
Computer Science Professors 13% $76,790
Computer Network Support Specialists 9% $50,980
Computer Programmers -3% $76,140

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to compsci.

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Computer Information Systems 1,395
Computer Programming 270
Information Technology 266
Computer Systems Networking 108
Information Science 90
Computer Software Applications 62
Computer Systems Analysis 55
Data Processing 1

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