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2024 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Missouri

19 Colleges in Missouri
3,968 Computer & Information Sciences Degrees Awarded
$49,518 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you plan on majoring in computer & information sciences, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #6 in the country in terms of popularity. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 19 schools in Missouri to determine which ones were the best for computer & information sciences students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 3,968 degrees in computer & information sciences to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Computer & Information Sciences School

Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Missouri The computer & information sciences program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Computer & Information Sciences rankings. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for computer & information sciences schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each 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.

Computer & Information Sciences Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Computer & Information Sciences
Bachelor's Degrees in Computer & Information Sciences
Master's Degrees in Computer & Information Sciences
Doctor's Degrees in Computer & Information Sciences

The computer & information sciences 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 & Information Sciences Schools in Missouri. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Computer & Information Sciences in Missouri

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the computer & information sciences degree levels they offer.

10 Top Missouri Schools in Computer & Information Sciences

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
379 Computer & Information Sciences Degrees Awarded
$94,101 Median Starting Salary

Every student who is interested in computer & information sciences has to check out Washington University in St Louis. 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 379 computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at WUSTL in the most recent data year. Computer & Information Sciences degree recipients from Washington University in St Louis receive an earnings boost of about $44,582 above the average earnings of computer & information sciences majors.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
215 Computer & Information Sciences Degrees Awarded
$62,420 Median Starting Salary

It is difficult to beat University of Missouri - Columbia if you want to pursue a degree in computer & information sciences. Located in the city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #124 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Mizzou is a great university overall.

There were approximately 215 computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Mizzou in the most recent year we have data available. Computer & Information Sciences degree recipients from University of Missouri - Columbia receive an earnings boost of around $12,902 over the average income of computer & information sciences majors.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
256 Computer & Information Sciences Degrees Awarded
14.1% Growth in Graduates

Missouri University of Science and Technology is a good option for students interested in a degree in computer & information sciences. Located in the town of Rolla, Missouri University of Science and Technology is a public university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #97 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Missouri University of Science and Technology is a great university overall.

There were roughly 256 computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Missouri University of Science and Technology in the most recent year we have data available. Computer & Information Sciences degree recipients from Missouri University of Science and Technology receive an earnings boost of approximately $13,528 over the average earnings of computer & information sciences graduates.

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Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
86 Computer & Information Sciences Degrees Awarded
27.9% Growth in Graduates

Saint Louis University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in computer & information sciences. 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 colleges nationwide means SLU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 86 computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at SLU in the most recent year we have data available. Computer & Information Sciences degree recipients from Saint Louis University get an earnings boost of approximately $25,183 over the typical income of computer & information sciences majors.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
61 Computer & Information Sciences Degrees Awarded
$30,701 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large suburb of Cottleville, SCC is a public college with a medium-sized student population. This college ranks 18th out of 48 schools for overall quality in the state of Missouri.

There were roughly 61 computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at SCC in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the computer & information sciences program make about $30,701 for their early career.

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Park University
Parkville, MO
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
249 Computer & Information Sciences Degrees Awarded
18.9% Growth in Graduates

Park University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Parkville. A Best Colleges rank of #327 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Park University is a great university overall.

There were approximately 249 computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Park University in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the computer & information sciences program at Park University make $6,079 more than the standard graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
236 Computer & Information Sciences Degrees Awarded
$63,355 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large city of Kansas City, UMKC is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #480 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UMKC is a great university overall.

There were roughly 236 computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at UMKC in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the computer & information sciences program at University of Missouri - Kansas City get $13,837 above the typical college graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
222 Computer & Information Sciences Degrees Awarded
46.8% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large 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 222 computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at UMSL in the most recent data year. Those computer & information sciences students who get their degree from University of Missouri - St Louis earn $15,141 more than the typical computer & information sciences student.

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Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
115 Computer & Information Sciences Degrees Awarded
$53,361 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Saint Charles, Lindenwood University is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 15th out of 48 schools for overall quality in the state of Missouri.

There were approximately 115 computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Lindenwood University in the most recent data year. Computer & Information Sciences degree recipients from Lindenwood University get an earnings boost of approximately $3,842 over the average income of computer & information sciences graduates.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
241 Computer & Information Sciences Degrees Awarded
14.9% Growth in Graduates

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

There were about 241 computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Missouri State in the most recent year we have data available. Computer & Information Sciences degree recipients from Missouri State University - Springfield earn a boost of approximately $2,789 above the average income of computer & information sciences graduates.

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Best Computer & Information Sciences Colleges in the Plains States Region

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

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Kansas 38 1,205
Minnesota 38 3,677
Iowa 38 1,698
South Dakota 38 608
Nebraska 36 1,372
North Dakota 35 313

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Computer & Information Sciences Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 1,495
Computer Science 1,399
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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