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Best Value Computer Software Applications Schools in Missouri

2023 Best Value Computer Software Applications Schools in Missouri

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

5 Colleges
$11,074 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$37,693 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Computer Software & Applications School for You

Computer Software & Applications is the #152 most popular major in Missouri with 62 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Value Computer Software Applications Schools in Missouri ranking. This report analyzed 5 schools in Missouri to see which ones offered the best value programs for computer software students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.

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. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.

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

Best Missouri Schools for Affordable Quality in Computer Software Applications

#1

Saint Louis Community College

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

Our 2023 rankings named Saint Louis Community College the best value school in Missouri for computer software and applications students. Saint Louis Community College is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Saint Louis.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Saint Louis Community College are $5,295 per year.

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$11,509 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Missouri University of Science and Technology. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Computer Software Applications Schools in Missouri list. Located in the remote town of Rolla, Missouri University of Science and Technology is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Missouri University of Science and Technology undergraduate students pay an average of $11,509 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

Missouri University of Science and Technology also took the #3 spot in our Best Computer Software Applications Schools in Missouri rankings.

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$8,852 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 5 schools in Missouri that were part of this year’s ranking, Northwest Missouri State University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the town of Maryville, Northwest is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Northwest undergraduate students pay an average of $8,852 in in-state tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that computer software majors at Northwest take out is $26,345.

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$12,015 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent programs at University of Missouri - St Louis helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer software and applications schools in Missouri. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, UMSL is a public college with a large student population.

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

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#5

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles, MO
$18,640 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent programs at Lindenwood University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer software and applications schools in Missouri. Located in the small city of Saint Charles, Lindenwood University is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Lindenwood University are $18,640 a year. Computer Software majors at Lindenwood University take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Best Value Computer Software & Applications Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Value Computer Software & Applications Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 216
Kansas 14
Iowa 71
Nebraska 5
North Dakota 9
South Dakota 38

Computer Software & Applications 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 5 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.

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