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2024 Best Computer Science Schools in Missouri

9 Colleges in Missouri
1,399 CompSci Degrees Awarded
$69,062 Avg Early-Career Salary
Computer Science is of the hottest degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #12 most popular major in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 9 schools in Missouri to determine which ones were the best for computer science students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,399 degrees in computer science during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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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.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

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Bachelor's Degrees in CompSci
Master's Degrees in CompSci
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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Computer Science Schools in Missouri list, to help you choose the best school for you. 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

The schools below may not offer all types of compsci degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

10 Top Missouri Schools in CompSci

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
280 CompSci Degrees Awarded
$94,849 Median Starting Salary

It's difficult to beat Washington University in St Louis if you wish to pursue a degree in computer science. WUSTL is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Saint Louis. A Best Colleges rank of #17 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means WUSTL is a great university overall.

There were about 280 computer science students who graduated with this degree at WUSTL in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the computer science program at Washington University in St Louis make $25,787 more than the typical college grad in this field shortly after graduation.

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Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
45 CompSci Degrees Awarded
55.6% Growth in Graduates

Saint Louis University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in computer science. Located in the large city of Saint Louis, SLU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #244 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means SLU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 45 computer science students who graduated with this degree at SLU in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduation, compsci degree recipients typically make an average of $68,699 at the beginning of their careers.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
219 CompSci Degrees Awarded
$63,355 Median Starting Salary

It is difficult to beat University of Missouri - Kansas City if you want to pursue a degree in computer science. Located in the large city of Kansas City, UMKC is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 12th out of 48 schools for overall quality in the state of Missouri.

There were roughly 219 computer science students who graduated with this degree at UMKC in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduating, compsci degree recipients usually earn an average of $63,355 at the beginning of their careers.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
77 CompSci Degrees Awarded
$64,659 Median Starting Salary

University of Missouri - St Louis is a wonderful option for students interested in a degree in computer science. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, UMSL is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #405 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UMSL is a great university overall.

There were about 77 computer science students who graduated with this degree at UMSL in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduation, compsci degree recipients generally make an average of $64,659 in the first five years of their career.

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5
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
131 CompSci Degrees Awarded
22.9% Growth in Graduates

Missouri State is a very large public university located in the city of Springfield. A Best Colleges rank of #427 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Missouri State is a great university overall.

There were roughly 131 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Missouri State in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the compsci program state that they receive average early career income of $59,220.

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6
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
379 CompSci Degrees Awarded
20.1% Growth in Graduates

Located in the town of Warrensburg, UCM is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 21st out of 48 schools for overall quality in the state of Missouri.

There were approximately 379 computer science students who graduated with this degree at UCM in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the compsci program earn about $47,256 in the first couple years of their career.

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
31 CompSci Degrees Awarded
12.9% Growth in Graduates

Webster is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Saint Louis. 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 year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the compsci program make an average of $59,608 in their early career salary.

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

Northwest is a medium-sized public university located in the town of Maryville. This university ranks 19th out of 48 colleges for overall quality in the state of Missouri.

There were roughly 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

Located in the city of Saint Joseph, Missouri Western is a public university with a small student population. This university ranks 38th out of 48 schools for overall quality in the state of Missouri.

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

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

Located in the midsize city of Columbia, Columbia College Missouri is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population. 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 data year.

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Best Computer Science Colleges in the Plains States Region

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

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 284 1,411
Kansas 266 229
Iowa 264 755
Nebraska 238 122
North Dakota 210 113
South Dakota 204 38

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One of 10 majors within the Computer & Information Sciences area of study, Computer Science has other similar majors worth exploring.

CompSci Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Computer Science 1,399

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Majors Similar to CompSci

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 1,495
Computer Programming 367
Information Technology 284
Computer Systems Networking 190
Information Science 98
Computer Software & Applications 73
Computer Systems Analysis 55
Data Entry 6
Data Processing 1

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