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Computer & Information Sciences at Missouri Southern State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Computer & Information Sciences, consider the program at Missouri Southern State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Missouri Southern State University is located in Joplin, MO.

Studying Online at Missouri Southern State University

Many students take online classes at Missouri Southern State University. Of 4,147 students, 868 (21%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,687 (41%) took at least some classes online.

Computer & Information Sciences Rankings at Missouri Southern State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Missouri Southern State University’s Computer & Information Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#41 of 135
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#117 of 137
Best Value	Nationwide	#691 of 1,600
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#1026 of 1,619

Associate-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Missouri	#9 of 32
Best Schools (Quality)	Missouri	#24 of 32
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#41 of 135
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#117 of 137
Best Value	Nationwide	#691 of 1,600
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#1026 of 1,619

Earnings for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates from Missouri Southern State University

Graduates of Missouri Southern State University’s Computer & Information Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$50,466
2 years	$47,930
3 years	$52,943
4 years	$56,863
5 years	$64,093

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Missouri Southern State University take home a median $56,863, compared with $44,666 for all Missouri Southern State University graduates — about 27% higher than the school-wide median.

Best-Paid Careers for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates

Students who finish Computer & Information Sciences program at Missouri Southern State University work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Computer & Information Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Computer and Information Systems Managers	$175,079
Computer Occupations, All Other	$159,837
Health Informatics Specialists	$156,714
Database Architects	$148,480
Document Management Specialists	$147,490
Business Intelligence Analysts	$143,840
Information Security Engineers	$142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	$140,795
Web Developers	$125,527
Information Technology Project Managers	$124,655

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

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