2023 Best Computer Science Schools in Missouri
Finding the Best Computer Science School for You
Computer Science is the #11 most popular major in Missouri with 1,360 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best 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 Computer Science Schools in Missouri ranking. Our analysis looked at 11 schools in Missouri to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Computer Science Schools in Missouri
The following schools top our list of the Best Computer Science Colleges.
Top 10 Best Computer Science Schools
Our analysis found Missouri University of Science and Technology to be the best school for computer science students who want to pursue a degree in Missouri. Located in the remote town of Rolla, Missouri University of Science and Technology is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Washington University in St Louis is a great place for computer science students. WUSTL is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Saint Louis.
After completing their degree, compsci graduates from WUSTL carry an average student debtload of $16,500.
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Out of the 11 schools in Missouri that were part of this year’s ranking, Saint Louis University landed the # 3 spot on the list. SLU is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Louis.
CompSci majors at SLU take out an average of $23,000 in student loans while working on their egree.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Northwest Missouri State University is a great place for computer science students. Located in the remote town of Maryville, Northwest is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
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Out of the 11 schools in Missouri that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Missouri - St Louis landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, UMSL is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that compsci majors at UMSL take out is $27,865.
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University of Missouri - Kansas City ranked #6 on this year’s Best Computer Science Schools in Missouri list. UMKC is a large public school located in the city of Kansas City.
After completing their degree, compsci graduates from UMKC carry an average student debtload of $24,575.
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Webster University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer science programs. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, Webster is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
Missouri State University - Springfield did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for computer science students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Springfield, Missouri State is a public college with a fairly large student population.
CompSci majors at Missouri State take out an average of $21,886 in student loans while working on their egree.
Full Computer Science at Missouri State University - Springfield Report
University of Central Missouri came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Schools in Missouri ranking. UCM is a large public school located in the town of Warrensburg.
While working on their degree, compsci majors at UCM accumulate an average of around $24,214 in student debt.
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With a ranking of #10, Missouri Western State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer science students. Located in the small city of Saint Joseph, Missouri Western is a public school with a small student population.
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Best Computer Science Colleges in the Plains States Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 1,411 |
| Kansas | 229 |
| Iowa | 755 |
| Nebraska | 122 |
| North Dakota | 113 |
| South Dakota | 38 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to CompSci
Computer Science is one of 10 different types of programs to choose from.
Majors Similar to CompSci
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 88,434 |
| 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 11 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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 Negative Space.
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