2023 Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Missouri
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Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Computer Science Degree Search has created the Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Missouri to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 22 schools in Missouri to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Missouri
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Our analysis found Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City to be the most popular school for computer science students who want to pursue a associate degree in Missouri. MCC is located in Kansas City, Missouri and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 73 associate degrees to qualified students.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,587 in student loans. Around 22% of those degree recipients 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 2019-2020 about 92% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Ozarks Technical Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Missouri list. OTC is a fairly large public school situated in Springfield, Missouri. It awarded 54 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,924 in tuition and fees if they attend OTC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,028. Associate Degree recipients from OTC accumulate an average of $19,198 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 9% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since OTC does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 43% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Saint Louis Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Missouri list. Located in Saint Louis, Missouri, the fairly large public school handed out 44 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $5,295 in tuition and fees if they attend Saint Louis Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,155. Associate Degree recipients from Saint Louis Community College accumulate an average of $13,964 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 27% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Saint Louis Community College does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 80% took at least some of their classes online.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend St Charles Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Missouri list. This medium-sized public school is located in Cottleville, Missouri, and it awarded 43 associate degrees 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. On average, associate degree students take out $15,948 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 14% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since SCC does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 47% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means State Technical College of Missouri is a great place for computer science students working on their associate degree. State Technical College of Missouri is a small public school located in Linn, Missouri that handed out 32 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $7,095 in tuition and fees if they attend STC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $12,780. Associate Degree recipients from STC accumulate an average of $13,443 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 16% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at STC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 21% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Missouri Southern State University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer science programs. Missouri Southern is located in Joplin, Missouri and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 27 associate degrees to qualified students.
On average, associate degree students take out $26,243 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 19% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Missouri Southern. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 56% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Columbia College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Missouri ranking. Columbia, Missouri is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 26 students in 2020-2021.
Associate Degree recipients from Columbia College Missouri accumulate an average of $29,271 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 19% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Columbia College Missouri. In 2019-2020 about 78% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Park University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get an associate degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in Parkville, Missouri, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 25 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
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. Associate Degree recipients from Park University accumulate an average of $16,208 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 28% of those degree recipients were women.
Park 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. In fact, around 91% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Jefferson College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer science programs. JeffCo is located in Hillsboro, Missouri and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 16 associate degrees to qualified students.
Students from Missouri who attend JeffCo full time pay an average of $6,030 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,740. Associate Degree recipients from JeffCo accumulate an average of $15,466 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 13% were women.
Online courses are available at JeffCo, 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, 57% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Crowder College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Missouri ranking. This small public school is located in Neosho, Missouri, and it awarded 16 associate degrees 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. On average, associate degree students take out $12,664 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 19% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Crowder College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 60% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Moberly Area Community College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Missouri ranking. MACC is a public institution located in Moberly, Missouri. The school has a small population, and it awarded 13 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Missouri who attend MACC full time pay an average of $6,150 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,860. Associate Degree recipients from MACC accumulate an average of $15,707 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at MACC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 86% took at least some of their classes online.
State Fair Community College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer science programs. State Fair Community College is located in Sedalia, Missouri and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 13 associate degrees 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. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,168. Associate Degree recipients from State Fair Community College accumulate an average of $17,832 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at State Fair Community College. In 2019-2020 about 72% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
East Central College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Missouri ranking. East Central College is located in Union, Missouri and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 9 associate degrees to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $4,392 in tuition and fees if they attend East Central College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,168. Associate Degree recipients from East Central College accumulate an average of $19,037 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 33% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at East Central College. In fact, around 49% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Ranken Technical College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer science programs. Ranken Technical College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Saint Louis, Missouri. It awarded 9 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
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. On average, associate degree students take out $15,083 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Ranken Technical College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 66% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #15, Three Rivers College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their associate degree. Three Rivers College is located in Poplar Bluff, Missouri and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 5 associate degrees to qualified students.
Three Rivers College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $6,510. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,201 in student loans.
Online courses are available at Three Rivers College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 87% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #16, North Central Missouri College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their associate degree. Located in Trenton, Missouri, the small public school awarded 4 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $5,910 in tuition and fees if they attend NCMC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,020. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,303 in student loans. Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.
NCMC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 65% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Lincoln University ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Missouri list. Located in Jefferson City, Missouri, the small public school handed out 4 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Students from Missouri who attend LU Missouri full time pay an average of $8,370 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,360. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $30,813 in student loans.
LU Missouri does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 44% took at least some of their classes online.
Mineral Area College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer science programs. This small public school is located in Park Hills, Missouri, and it awarded 4 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Missouri pay an average of $5,200 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend MAC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,760. On average, associate degree students take out $15,081 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at MAC, 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, 58% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #19, DeVry University - Missouri did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their associate degree. DeVry University - Missouri is a very small private for-profit school situated in Kansas City, Missouri. It awarded 3 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
DeVry University - Missouri does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $15,032. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $34,245 in student loans.
Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out DeVry University - Missouri. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
Bryan University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Missouri ranking. Bryan University is a private for-profit institution located in Springfield, Missouri. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 1 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $15,782 to cover tuition and fees at Bryan University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,548 in student loans.
Bryan University is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
Central Methodist University - College of Graduate & Extended Studies did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get an associate degree. It came in at #21 on the list.
The average tuition and fees at CMU CGES is $6,720. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at CMU CGES. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 57% took at least some of their classes online.
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With a ranking of #21, American Business and Technology University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their associate degree.
On average, associate degree students take out $12,132 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, American College of Technology is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 22 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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