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2023 Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools in Missouri

12 Colleges
$37,693 Avg Salary
$34,948 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Software & Applications School for You

In 2020-2021, computer software and applications students earned 62 degrees and certificates from a Missouri school, making the subject the 7th in the state.

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. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Computer Science Degree Search has developed this Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools in Missouri ranking. This report analyzed 12 schools in Missouri to see which ones were the most popular programs for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer Software & Applications program at each school on the list.

Check out the computer software programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Missouri.

#1

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles, MO

Our 2023 rankings named Lindenwood University the most popular school in Missouri for computer software and applications students. Lindenwood University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Charles.

After completing their degree, computer software graduates from Lindenwood University carry an average student debt load of $27,000.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Lindenwood University Report

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Northwest Missouri State University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools in Missouri list. Northwest is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Maryville.

Computer Software majors at Northwest take out an average of $26,345 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Northwest Missouri State University Report

#3

Saint Louis Community College

Saint Louis, MO

The excellent programs at Saint Louis Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer software and applications schools in Missouri. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, Saint Louis Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Saint Louis Community College Report

#4

Crowder College

Neosho, MO

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Crowder College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools in Missouri list. Located in the distant town of Neosho, Crowder College is a public college with a small student population.

Read full report on Computer Software & Applications at Crowder College

Out of the 12 schools in Missouri that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Missouri - St Louis landed the # 5 spot on the list. UMSL is a large public school located in the suburb of Saint Louis.

Read full report on Computer Software & Applications at University of Missouri - St Louis

#6

Truman State University

Kirksville, MO

With a ranking of #6, Truman State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer software and applications students. Truman State is a small public school located in the town of Kirksville.

Read full report on Computer Software & Applications at Truman State University

Missouri University of Science and Technology came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools in Missouri ranking. Missouri University of Science and Technology is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Rolla.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Missouri University of Science and Technology Report

#8

William Jewell College

Liberty, MO

William Jewell College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer software and applications programs. William Jewell is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Liberty.

Read full report on Computer Software & Applications at William Jewell College

#8

DeVry University - Missouri

Kansas City, MO

With a ranking of #8, DeVry University - Missouri did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer software and applications students. Located in the city of Kansas City, DeVry University - Missouri is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

While working on their degree, computer software majors at DeVry University - Missouri accumulate an average of around $42,763 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $158.

Full Computer Software & Applications at DeVry University - Missouri Report

University of Missouri - Columbia landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer software and applications programs. Mizzou is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Columbia.

Full Computer Software & Applications at University of Missouri - Columbia Report

Best Computer Software & Applications Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Most Popular Computer Software & Applications Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Kansas 14
Minnesota 216
Iowa 71
South Dakota 38
North Dakota 9
Nebraska 5

Computer Software & Applications is one of 10 different types of computer science programs to choose from.

Computer Software Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Web & Multimedia Design 5,300
Data Modeling/Warehousing & Database Administration 3,756
Computer Graphics 2,988
Other Computer Software & Media Applications 1,438
Modeling, Virtual Environments & Simulation 854

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 12 schools only.

  • 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 the rest 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Negative Space.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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