Missouri · Computer Science

Best institutions to study Computer Science in Missouri

The Computer Science program focuses on the study of computation, information, and automation. This field encompasses both theoretical and applied disciplines, making it suitable for individuals interested in technology and…

Institutions
19
offering CIP 11.07
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
3,311
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median grad earnings
$69,239
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
9
College Scorecard
Median net price
$21,890
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
54%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Computer and Information Research Scientists
$134,230
BLS OEWS May 2025

Top 9 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Washington University in St Louis
St. Louis Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$110,30227694%$14,126$15,500
2University of Missouri - St Louis
Saint Louis Public · Bachelor's degree
$72,8108257%$24,736
3Webster University
Saint Louis Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$70,4003064%$25,090
4Saint Louis University
Saint Louis Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$69,84921380%$24,886$27,000
5University of Missouri - Kansas City
Kansas City Public · Bachelor's degree
$69,23947255%$26,375
6University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg Public · Bachelor's degree
$67,0401,60854%$21,500
7Missouri State University - Springfield
Springfield Public · Bachelor's degree
$64,94919058%$22,272
8Central Methodist University - College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Fayette Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$49,6291651%$25,582$25,000
9Central Methodist University - College of Graduate and Extended Studies
Fayette Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$49,629120%$14,535$25,000

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Computer and Information Research Scientists (SOC 15-1221).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+19.7%
Much faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~3,200
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$140,910
typically Master's degree

Top skills

Critical ThinkingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingActive LearningMathematics

What Computer and Information Research Scientists earn in Missouri

Jobs in Missouri
230
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$134,230
median $127,820
Best-paying metro
$156,700
St. Louis, MO-IL

Related careers

Software Developers
$123,810 avg · 20,020 jobs
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$158,620 avg · 11,130 jobs
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$100,880 avg · 4,730 jobs
Computer Network Support Specialists
$80,440 avg · 3,910 jobs
Information Security Analysts
$107,610 avg · 3,260 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Computer Science programs in Missouri.

Which Computer Science program in Missouri has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Washington University in St Louis tops the list at $110,302. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Computer and Information Research Scientists earn in Missouri?+

The average annual wage for Computer and Information Research Scientists in Missouri is $134,230 (median $127,820), across about 230 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Computer Science program?+

The Computer Science program focuses on the study of computation, information, and automation. This field encompasses both theoretical and applied disciplines, making it suitable for individuals interested in technology and…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop critical thinking, reading comprehension, active listening, speaking, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Computer and Information Research Scientists?+

The national job outlook is about +19.7% growth with around 3,200 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Master's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDS2025 provisional data (Fall 2025–26 release, July 28, 2026)
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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