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2023 Most Popular Computer Science Master's Degree Schools in Missouri

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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.

The Most Popular Computer Science Master's Degree Schools in Missouri ranking is one of many tools that Computer Science Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 17 schools in Missouri to see which ones were the most popular master's degree programs 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:

#1

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, Missouri
434 Total Awards
$9,156 Average Tuition & Fees

Our 2023 rankings named University of Central Missouri the most popular school in Missouri for computer science students working on their master’s degree. Warrensburg, Missouri is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out master’s degrees to 434 students in 2020-2021.

Around 49% of those degree recipients were women.

UCM does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 46% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#2

Washington University in St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
144 Total Awards
$58,288 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent master’s degree programs at Washington University in St Louis helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer science schools in Missouri. This fairly large private not-for-profit school is located in Saint Louis, Missouri, and it awarded 144 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 30% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since WUSTL does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. In fact, around 72% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Washington University in St Louis Report

#3

University of Missouri - Kansas City

Kansas City, Missouri
135 Total Awards
$11,745 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Missouri - Kansas City is a great place for computer science students working on their master’s degree. This fairly large public school is located in Kansas City, Missouri, and it awarded 135 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 44% of those degree recipients were women.

Online graduate courses are available at UMKC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 66% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#4

Northwest Missouri State University

Maryville, Missouri
131 Total Awards
$7,064 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 17 schools in Missouri that were part of this year’s ranking, Northwest Missouri State University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Northwest is a public institution located in Maryville, Missouri. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 131 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 37% were women.

Northwest does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 86% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#5

Southeast Missouri State University

Cape Girardeau, Missouri
78 Total Awards
$6,611 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 17 schools in Missouri that were part of this year’s ranking, Southeast Missouri State University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Southeast Missouri State University is located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 78 master’s degrees to qualified students.

Around 51% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at Southeast Missouri State University. In 2019-2020 about 74% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Southeast Missouri State University Report

#6

Maryville University of Saint Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
72 Total Awards
$15,696 Average Tuition & Fees

Maryville University of Saint Louis did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. This fairly large private not-for-profit school is located in Saint Louis, Missouri, and it awarded 72 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 26% were women.

One thing to take note of is that Maryville U does offer online graduate classes in some areas. In fact, around 91% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#7

University of Missouri - Columbia

Columbia, Missouri
85 Total Awards
$11,255 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Missouri - Columbia did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Mizzou is a large public school situated in Columbia, Missouri. It awarded 85 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 41% were women.

One thing to take note of is that Mizzou does offer online graduate classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 67% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#8

University of Missouri - St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
51 Total Awards

University of Missouri - St Louis came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri ranking. UMSL is a public institution located in Saint Louis, Missouri. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 51 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 43% of those degree recipients were women.

Online graduate courses are available at UMSL, 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 71% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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39 Total Awards
$11,902 Average Tuition & Fees

Missouri University of Science and Technology landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree computer science programs. This medium-sized public school is located in Rolla, Missouri, and it awarded 39 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 33% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Missouri University of Science and Technology does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 68% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

Full Missouri University of Science and Technology Report

#10

Park University

Parkville, Missouri
36 Total Awards

Park University ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri list. This medium-sized private not-for-profit school is located in Parkville, Missouri, and it awarded 36 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 28% 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 graduate classes for certain majors. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 85% took at least some of their classes online.

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#11

Missouri State University - Springfield

Springfield, Missouri
34 Total Awards
$6,858 Average Tuition & Fees

Missouri State University - Springfield came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri ranking. This large public school is located in Springfield, Missouri, and it awarded 34 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 32% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Missouri State does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 72% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#12

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles, Missouri
27 Total Awards
$9,784 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #12, Lindenwood University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their master’s degree. Lindenwood University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in Saint Charles, Missouri that handed out 27 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 41% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at Lindenwood University. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 74% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Lindenwood University Report

#13

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, Missouri
23 Total Awards
$22,614 Average Tuition & Fees

Saint Louis University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri ranking. Saint Louis, Missouri is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out master’s degrees to 23 students in 2020-2021.

Around 35% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that SLU does offer online graduate classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 57% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Saint Louis University Report

#14

Fontbonne University

Saint Louis, Missouri
5 Total Awards
$14,400 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #14, Fontbonne University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their master’s degree. Located in Saint Louis, Missouri, the very small private not-for-profit school handed out 5 master’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Around 40% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Fontbonne University does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 85% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#15

Missouri Western State University

Saint Joseph, Missouri
3 Total Awards
$7,458 Average Tuition & Fees

Missouri Western State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #15 on the list. Saint Joseph, Missouri is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out master’s degrees to 3 students in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 33% were women.

Missouri Western does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 84% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#16

DeVry University - Missouri

Kansas City, Missouri
$17,552 Average Tuition & Fees

DeVry University - Missouri came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri ranking.

Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out DeVry University - Missouri. Every graduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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#16

Webster University

Saint Louis, Missouri

Webster University landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree computer science programs.

You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at Webster. In fact, around 61% of the graduate 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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