2023 Most Popular 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 Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Missouri ranking. This report analyzed 21 schools in Missouri to see which ones were the most popular programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer Science program at each school on the list.
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2023 Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Missouri
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for compsci majors pursuing a .
Top 10 Most Popular Computer Science Schools
Our analysis found University of Central Missouri to be the most popular school for computer science students who want to pursue a degree in Missouri. UCM is a large public school located in the town of Warrensburg.
On average, compsci graduates from UCM take out $24,214 in student loans while working on their degree.
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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 large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Saint Louis.
CompSci majors at WUSTL take out an average of $16,500 in student loans while working on their egree.
Out of the 21 schools in Missouri that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Missouri - Kansas City landed the # 3 spot on the list. UMKC is a large public school located in the city of Kansas City.
While working on their degree, compsci majors at UMKC accumulate an average of around $24,575 in student debt.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Missouri State University - Springfield. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Missouri 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.
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The excellent programs at Northwest Missouri State University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer science schools in Missouri. Located in the remote town of Maryville, Northwest is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
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University of Missouri - St Louis ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Missouri list. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, UMSL is a public college with a large student population.
The average amount in student loans that compsci majors at UMSL take out is $27,865.
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Truman State University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer science programs. Located in the town of Kirksville, Truman State is a public school with a small student population.
With a ranking of #8, Saint Louis University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students. SLU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Saint Louis.
While working on their degree, compsci majors at SLU accumulate an average of around $23,000 in student debt.
With a ranking of #9, Webster University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, Webster is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.
Central Methodist University - College of Graduate & Extended Studies came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Missouri ranking. Located in the distant town of Fayette, CMU CGES is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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 |
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 21 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 Negative Space.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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