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Best Value Computer Programming Schools in Missouri

2023 Best Value Computer Programming Schools in Missouri

Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing

6 Colleges
$8,343 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$36,088 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Computer Programming School for You

Computer Programming is the #62 most popular major in Missouri with 270 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Value Computer Programming Schools in Missouri ranking. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in Missouri to see which programs offered the best value experiences for programming students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.

This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. 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.

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

Best Missouri Schools for Affordable Quality in Computer Programming

$4,924 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found Ozarks Technical Community College to be the best value school for computer programming students who want to pursue a degree in Missouri. Located in the midsize city of Springfield, OTC is a public college with a large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at OTC are $4,924 a year. On average, programming graduates from OTC take out $14,750 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#2

St Charles Community College

Cottleville, MO
$5,190 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 6 schools in Missouri that were part of this year’s ranking, St Charles Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. SCC is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Cottleville.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at SCC are $5,190 a year.

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$7,095 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend State Technical College of Missouri. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Computer Programming Schools in Missouri list. STC is a small public school located in the rural area of Linn.

STC undergraduate students pay an average of $7,095 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

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$7,762 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 6 schools in Missouri that were part of this year’s ranking, Missouri Southern State University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Missouri Southern is a small public school located in the small city of Joplin.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Missouri Southern are $7,762 a year.

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$12,015 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Missouri - St Louis. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Computer Programming Schools in Missouri list. UMSL is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Saint Louis.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UMSL are $12,015 a year.

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#6

Ranken Technical College

Saint Louis, MO
$16,164 Average Tuition & Fees

Ranken Technical College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Programming Schools in Missouri ranking. Ranken Technical College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Louis.

Ranken Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $16,164 in in-state tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that programming majors at Ranken Technical College take out is $12,000. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $103.

Ranken Technical College not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #4 on our Best Computer Programming Schools in Missouri list.

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Best Value Computer Programming Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Value Computer Programming Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 142
Kansas 237
Iowa 130
Nebraska 72
South Dakota 20

Computer Programming is one of 10 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 6 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to luis gomes.

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