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Computer and Information Sciences, General bachelor's degree programs in Missouri

Compare 13 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

13Programs reporting earnings

$81,657Median year-4 earnings

$25,000Median federal debt

11Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Missouri

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1Missouri University of Science and TechnologyRolla · $23,619 federal debt$107,195 2Truman State UniversityKirksville · $26,000 federal debt$106,203 3University of Missouri-ColumbiaColumbia · $21,000 federal debt$100,234 4Southeast Missouri State UniversityCape Girardeau · $22,948 federal debt$93,795 5Saint Louis UniversitySaint Louis · $37,250 federal debt$90,660 6Lindenwood UniversitySaint Charles · $31,241 federal debt$86,526 7University of Central MissouriWarrensburg · Debt not reported$81,657 8Columbia CollegeColumbia · $31,500 federal debt$81,090 9Northwest Missouri State UniversityMaryville · $22,785 federal debt$80,690 10Park UniversityParkville · $26,250 federal debt$78,561

CAREER CONTEXT IN MO

What related occupations pay in Missouri

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

15-1221Computer and Information Research Scientists

State median wage: $127,820
Middle 50% wage range: $92,560–$164,630
State employment: 230
Projected growth: +21.8%
Annual openings: 2,900

10th–90th percentile: $73,630–$200,010

15-1252Software Developers

State median wage: $126,120
Middle 50% wage range: $97,540–$155,010
State employment: 20,020
Projected growth: +10.2%
Annual openings: 95,300

10th–90th percentile: $72,570–$169,340

25-1021Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $90,770
Middle 50% wage range: $67,080–$128,700
State employment: 510
Projected growth: +4.9%
Annual openings: 3,200

10th–90th percentile: $53,990–$162,330

15-1253Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers

State median wage: $85,530
Middle 50% wage range: $71,190–$109,400
State employment: 2,930
Projected growth: +5.7%
Annual openings: 10,700

10th–90th percentile: $55,030–$141,350

15-1255Web and Digital Interface Designers

State median wage: $70,970
Middle 50% wage range: $52,200–$90,920
State employment: 1,210
Projected growth: +6.0%
Annual openings: 8,300

10th–90th percentile: $43,680–$132,550

11-3021Computer and Information Systems Managers

State median wage: $159,460
Middle 50% wage range: $125,130–$182,370
State employment: 11,130
Projected growth: +15.8%
Annual openings: 53,500

10th–90th percentile: $95,690–$216,330

15-1243Database Architects

State median wage: $110,570
Middle 50% wage range: $80,600–$139,310
State employment: 1,410
Projected growth: +9.4%
Annual openings: 3,900

10th–90th percentile: $64,420–$166,610

15-1241Computer Network Architects

State median wage: $103,130
Middle 50% wage range: $78,830–$136,170
State employment: 3,360
Projected growth: +7.7%
Annual openings: 9,600

10th–90th percentile: $62,080–$168,820

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Missouri; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	Missouri University of Science and Technology	Rolla	$107,195	$23,619
2	Truman State University	Kirksville	$106,203	$26,000
3	University of Missouri-Columbia	Columbia	$100,234	$21,000
4	Southeast Missouri State University	Cape Girardeau	$93,795	$22,948
5	Saint Louis University	Saint Louis	$90,660	$37,250
6	Lindenwood University	Saint Charles	$86,526	$31,241
7	University of Central Missouri	Warrensburg	$81,657	Not available
8	Columbia College	Columbia	$81,090	$31,500
9	Northwest Missouri State University	Maryville	$80,690	$22,785
10	Park University	Parkville	$78,561	$26,250
11	University of Missouri-Kansas City	Kansas City	$76,216	$21,670
12	Missouri Southern State University	Joplin	$75,295	Not available
13	Missouri Western State University	Saint Joseph	$68,405	$25,000

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Computer and Information Sciences, General in Missouri

What do Computer and Information Sciences, General bachelor's degree graduates earn in Missouri?

Across 13 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $81,657 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $25,000 among the 11 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Missouri colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Missouri University of Science and Technology has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.