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Computer & Information Sciences at University of Missouri - Columbia

If you plan to study computer and information sciences, take a look at what University of Missouri - Columbia has to offer and decide if the program is a good match for you. Get started with the following essential facts.

Mizzou is located in Columbia, Missouri and approximately 31,089 students attend the school each year. Of the 5,114 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree from University of Missouri - Columbia in 2021, 143 of them were computer and information sciences majors.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Computer & Information Sciences section at the bottom of this page.

Mizzou Computer & Information Sciences Degrees Available

  • Basic Certificate in Computer & Information Sciences (Less Than 1 Year)
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer & Information Sciences
  • Master’s Degree in Computer & Information Sciences
  • Doctorate Degree in Computer & Information Sciences

Online Classes Are Available at Mizzou

Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.

Mizzou does offer online education options in computer and information sciences for the following degree levels for those interested in distance learning:

  • Bachelor’s Degree

Mizzou Computer & Information Sciences Rankings

Each year, College Factual ranks computer and information sciences programs across the country. The following shows how Mizzou performed in these rankings.

Note: While rankings may be a good starting point when you're researching a school, they don't necessarily highlight all of a school's strengths. Don't forget to check out the other details that are available for a school to see if it has what you're looking for in a program.

Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings

The computer and information sciences major at Mizzou is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Computer & Information Sciences. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.

Ranking Type Rank
Most Popular Online Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools 54
Most Popular Online Computer & Information Sciences Schools 105
Most Focused Computer & Information Sciences Schools 1,630

In 2021, 56 students received their master’s degree in computer and information sciences from Mizzou. This makes it the #192 most popular school for computer and information sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.

There were 6 students who received their doctoral degrees in computer and information sciences, making the school the #115 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Computer & Information Sciences Student Demographics at Mizzou

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer and information sciences majors at University of Missouri - Columbia.

Mizzou Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Program

18% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
Of the 143 computer and information sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Mizzou, about 82% were men and 18% were women.

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About 71% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in computer and information sciences at Mizzou are white. This is above average for this degree on the nationwide level.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Columbia with a bachelor's in computer and information sciences.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 4
Black or African American 8
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 101
International Students 12
Other Races/Ethnicities 16

Mizzou Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Program

30% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 56 students graduated with a master's degree in computer and information sciences from Mizzou. About 70% were men and 30% were women.

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Of the students who received a computer and information sciences master's degree from Mizzou, 55% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Columbia with a master's in computer and information sciences.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 2
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 4
White 31
International Students 17
Other Races/Ethnicities 2

Mizzou also has a doctoral program available in computer and information sciences. In 2021, 6 students graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.

Concentrations Within Computer & Information Sciences

The following computer and information sciences concentations are available at University of Missouri - Columbia. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at University of Missouri - Columbia. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration Annual Degrees Awarded
Computer Information Systems 210

Careers That Computer & Information Sciences Grads May Go Into

A degree in computer and information sciences can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for MO, the home state for University of Missouri - Columbia.

Occupation Jobs in MO Average Salary in MO
Software Applications Developers 15,380 $93,880
Computer User Support Specialists 13,140 $47,600
Computer Systems Analysts 12,570 $83,720
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 7,620 $82,160
Computer Workers 7,010 $82,610

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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