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2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in Missouri

Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing

17 Colleges
$17,593 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$56,012 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, computer information systems was ranked 10th in Missouri. In fact, 1,395 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in Missouri ranking. Our analysis looked at 17 schools in Missouri to see which programs offered the best value experiences for CIS students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.

Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.

In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.

2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in Missouri

Check out the CIS programs at these schools if you want to get the best value for your educational dollar.

Top 10 Best Computer Information Systems Schools

#1

Saint Louis Community College

Saint Louis, MO
$5,295 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found Saint Louis Community College to be the best value school for computer information systems students who want to pursue a degree in Missouri. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, Saint Louis Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Saint Louis Community College are $5,295 a year.

Full Computer Information Systems at Saint Louis Community College Report

$11,475 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Missouri - Columbia. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in Missouri list. Mizzou is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Columbia.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Mizzou are $11,475 per year. CIS majors at Mizzou take out an average of $23,777 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $423, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

Mizzou also made our Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Missouri list, coming in at #2.

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$8,852 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 17 schools in Missouri that were part of this year’s ranking, Northwest Missouri State University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Northwest is a moderately-sized public school located in the remote town of Maryville.

Northwest undergraduate students pay an average of $8,852 in in-state tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, CIS majors at Northwest accumulate an average of around $23,211 in student debt.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Northwest Missouri State University

$8,715 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Southeast Missouri State University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in Missouri list. Southeast Missouri State University is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Cape Girardeau.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Southeast Missouri State University are $8,715 a year. While working on their degree, CIS majors at Southeast Missouri State University accumulate an average of around $19,000 in student debt.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Southeast Missouri State University

$11,509 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent programs at Missouri University of Science and Technology helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer information systems schools in Missouri. Missouri University of Science and Technology is a medium-sized public school located in the remote town of Rolla.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Missouri University of Science and Technology are $11,509 a year. After completing their degree, CIS graduates from Missouri University of Science and Technology carry an average student debtload of $24,641. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $376.

Missouri University of Science and Technology did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Missouri list.

Full Computer Information Systems at Missouri University of Science and Technology Report

#6

Park University

Parkville, MO
$8,853 Average Tuition & Fees

Park University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer information systems students. It came in at #6 on the list. Park University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Parkville.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Park University are $8,853 per year. On average, CIS graduates from Park University take out $37,125 in student loans while working on their degree.

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$8,294 Average Tuition & Fees

Missouri State University - Springfield ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in Missouri list. Missouri State is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Springfield.

Missouri State undergraduate students pay an average of $8,294 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

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$7,762 Average Tuition & Fees

Missouri Southern State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer information systems students. It came in at #8 on the list. Missouri Southern is a small public school located in the city of Joplin.

Missouri Southern undergraduate students pay an average of $7,762 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

Full Computer Information Systems at Missouri Southern State University Report

$12,015 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Missouri - St Louis came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in Missouri ranking. UMSL is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Saint Louis.

UMSL undergraduate students pay an average of $12,015 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

Full Computer Information Systems at University of Missouri - St Louis Report

#10

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, MO
$9,078 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Central Missouri landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value computer information systems programs. Located in the distant town of Warrensburg, UCM is a public college with a large student population.

UCM undergraduate students pay an average of $9,078 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

Full Computer Information Systems at University of Central Missouri Report

Best Value Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 681
Kansas 387
Iowa 490
Nebraska 602
North Dakota 96
South Dakota 243

One of 10 majors within the area of study, computer information systems has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to CIS

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700
Computer Software & Applications 14,336

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 17 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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