2023 Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Missouri
Finding the Best Computer & Information Sciences School for You
Computer & Information Sciences is one of the most popular subjects to study in Missouri. With 3,607 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 5th out of all the majors we track in the state.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Missouri ranking. Our analysis looked at 56 schools in Missouri to see which programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer & Information Sciences program at each school on the list.
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2023 Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Missouri
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Colleges.
Top 10 Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools
Our 2023 rankings named University of Central Missouri the most popular school in Missouri for computer and information sciences students. Located in the town of Warrensburg, UCM is a public college with a large student population.
After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from UCM carry an average student debt load of $25,651.
Out of the 56 schools in Missouri that were part of this year’s ranking, Washington University in St Louis landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, WUSTL is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
On average, computer and information sciences graduates from WUSTL take out $16,500 in student loans while working on their degree.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Missouri University of Science and Technology. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Missouri list. Missouri University of Science and Technology is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Rolla.
After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from Missouri University of Science and Technology carry an average student debt load of $24,821. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $376.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Park University is a great place for computer and information sciences students. Park University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Parkville.
Computer & Information Sciences majors at Park University take out an average of $29,318 in student loans while working on their egree.
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The excellent programs at Missouri State University - Springfield helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer and information sciences schools in Missouri. Missouri State is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Springfield.
The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at Missouri State take out is $21,886.
With a ranking of #6, University of Missouri - Kansas City did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer and information sciences students. Located in the city of Kansas City, UMKC is a public college with a fairly large student population.
On average, computer and information sciences graduates from UMKC take out $24,575 in student loans while working on their degree.
University of Missouri - St Louis came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Missouri ranking. UMSL is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Saint Louis.
The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at UMSL take out is $27,865.
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University of Missouri - Columbia ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Missouri list. Mizzou is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Columbia.
On average, computer and information sciences graduates from Mizzou take out $23,777 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $423, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Northwest Missouri State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for computer and information sciences students. It came in at #9 on the list. Northwest is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Maryville.
The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at Northwest take out is $24,778.
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Southeast Missouri State University ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Missouri list. Southeast Missouri State University is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Cape Girardeau.
The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at Southeast Missouri State University take out is $21,625.
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Best Computer & Information Sciences Colleges in the Plains States Region
Explore all the Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 1,206 |
| Minnesota | 3,852 |
| Iowa | 1,713 |
| South Dakota | 615 |
| Nebraska | 1,395 |
| North Dakota | 314 |
Computer & Information Sciences Related Majors
Computer & Information Sciences Majors to Study
| 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 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 14,336 |
| Computer Programming | 11,939 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | 2,338 |
| Data Processing | 1,955 |
| Other Computer & Information Sciences | 1,755 |
| Data Entry | 552 |
Majors Similar to Computer & Information Sciences
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 198,468 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 177,778 |
| Engineering Technologies | 85,188 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 52,396 |
| Physical Sciences | 50,306 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 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 Almonroth.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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