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2024 Best Computer Science Schools in Missouri

9 Colleges in Missouri
1,399 Computer Science Degrees Awarded
Ranked #8 in popularity, computer science is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 9 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Computer Science Schools in Missouri ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,399 degrees in computer science to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Computer Science School

Best Computer Science Schools in Missouri Your choice of computer science school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Computer Science School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Computer Science Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Computer Science
Master's Degrees in Computer Science
Doctor's Degrees in Computer Science

The computer science school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Computer Science Schools in Missouri. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Computer Science in Missouri

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the computer science degrees they offer, see the list below.

10 Top Missouri Schools in Computer Science

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In MO
280 Computer Science Degrees Awarded

Every student who is interested in computer science needs to look into Washington University in St Louis. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, WUSTL is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #17 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means WUSTL is a great university overall.

There were roughly 280 computer science students who graduated with this degree at WUSTL in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in computer science from Washington University in St Louis

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Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
8th Most Popular In MO
45 Computer Science Degrees Awarded

It's difficult to beat Saint Louis University if you wish to pursue a degree in computer science. SLU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Saint Louis. A Best Colleges rank of #244 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means SLU is a great university overall.

There were about 45 computer science students who graduated with this degree at SLU in the most recent data year.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In MO
219 Computer Science Degrees Awarded

Any student who is interested in computer science has to look into University of Missouri - Kansas City. UMKC is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Kansas City. This university ranks 12th out of 48 schools for overall quality in the state of Missouri.

There were approximately 219 computer science students who graduated with this degree at UMKC in the most recent year we have data available.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In MO
77 Computer Science Degrees Awarded

University of Missouri - St Louis is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in computer science. UMSL is a large public university located in the suburb of Saint Louis. A Best Colleges rank of #405 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UMSL is a great university overall.

There were roughly 77 computer science students who graduated with this degree at UMSL in the most recent year we have data available.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In MO
131 Computer Science Degrees Awarded

Located in the midsize city of Springfield, Missouri State is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #427 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Missouri State is a great university overall.

There were about 131 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Missouri State in the most recent year we have data available.

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6
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MO
379 Computer Science Degrees Awarded

UCM is a large public university located in the distant town of Warrensburg. This university ranks 21st out of 48 colleges for overall quality in the state of Missouri.

There were about 379 computer science students who graduated with this degree at UCM in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in computer science from University of Central Missouri

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Webster University
Saint Louis, MO
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
9th Most Popular In MO
31 Computer Science Degrees Awarded

Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, Webster is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #219 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Webster is a great university overall.

There were roughly 31 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Webster in the most recent data year.

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8
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In MO
94 Computer Science Degrees Awarded

Located in the town of Maryville, Northwest is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 19th out of 48 schools for overall quality in the state of Missouri.

There were about 94 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Northwest in the most recent data year.

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9
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
12th Most Popular In MO

Missouri Western is a small public university located in the small city of Saint Joseph. This university ranks 38th out of 48 colleges for overall quality in the state of Missouri.

There were about 13 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Missouri Western in the most recent year we have data available.

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Columbia College
Columbia, MO
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
12th Most Popular In MO

Columbia College Missouri is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit college located in the midsize city of Columbia. This college ranks 16th out of 48 schools for overall quality in the state of Missouri.

There were roughly 13 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Columbia College Missouri in the most recent year we have data available.

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Best Computer Science Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Computer Science Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 742 1,411
Iowa 648 755
Kansas 599 229
Nebraska 500 122
North Dakota 416 113
South Dakota 381 38

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