Here is an overview of this program at Central. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #5 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Central as a strong choice for computer science, coming in at #199 out of 639 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Science Schools | 199 of 639 |
| Best Computer Science Schools in Missouri | 6 of 14 |
| Best Computer Science Schools in the Plains States Region | 18 of 56 |
Here is each degree level available for computer science at Central, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 76 |
| Master’s | 1,146 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Central Missouri awarded 76 bachelor’s degrees in computer science.
Central holds a strong position among schools offering computer science at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
Computer Science students who finish a bachelor’s at Central report a median salary of $83,123 a year. This is higher than $64,129, the median for all majors at Central.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Central, computer science graduates take on a median debt of $21,500 in student loans. This is below $24,392, the typical median for all majors at Central.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,747 | $17,100 |
| Fees | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 84% of computer science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 16% went to women.
The majority of computer science bachelor’s degree graduates at Central are White. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Missouri with a bachelor’s in computer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Graduate study is also available at Central. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Computer Science | 1,146 |
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