by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Northwest ranks in comparison to other schools with computer software programs.
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The bachelor's program at Northwest was ranked #102 on College Factual's Best Schools for computer software list. It is also ranked #2 in Missouri.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northwest Missouri State University handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in computer software & applications. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
Computer Software majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Northwest go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,075 a year. This is higher than $35,512, which is the national median for all computer software bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Northwest, computer software students borrow a median amount of $23,250 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all computer software bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $43,832.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer software majors at Northwest Missouri State University.
Of the 15 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in computer software from Northwest in 2021, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Northwest are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 87% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwest Missouri State University with a bachelor's in computer software.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 94 |
| Computer Information Systems | 74 |
| Information Technology | 7 |
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