Computer Programming associate's degree programs in Missouri
Compare 5 reporting programs using the same federal field and associate's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Missouri
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1Missouri Southern State UniversityJoplin · Debt not reported$79,0232Metropolitan Community College-Kansas CityKansas City · $11,038 federal debt$73,1723Ranken Technical CollegeSaint Louis · $13,325 federal debt$64,0324Ozarks Technical Community CollegeSpringfield · $14,029 federal debt$59,6465State Technical College of MissouriLinn · Debt not reported$50,755
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.
15-1251Computer Programmers
- State median wage
- $90,420
- Middle 50% wage range
- $69,080–$106,970
- State employment
- 1,520
- Projected growth
- -7.3%
- Annual openings
- 4,400
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
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
15-1254Web Developers
- State median wage
- $103,750
- Middle 50% wage range
- $83,120–$125,610
- State employment
- 1,160
- Projected growth
- +3.8%
- Annual openings
- 5,300
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
15-1231Computer Network Support Specialists
- State median wage
- $72,780
- Middle 50% wage range
- $55,410–$97,430
- State employment
- 3,910
- Projected growth
- +1.2%
- Annual openings
- 9,000
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
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 Southern State University | Joplin | $79,023 | Not available |
| 2 | Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City | Kansas City | $73,172 | $11,038 |
| 3 | Ranken Technical College | Saint Louis | $64,032 | $13,325 |
| 4 | Ozarks Technical Community College | Springfield | $59,646 | $14,029 |
| 5 | State Technical College of Missouri | Linn | $50,755 | Not available |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Computer Programming in Missouri
What do Computer Programming associate's degree graduates earn in Missouri?
Across 5 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $64,032 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The median is $13,325 among the 3 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 Southern State University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.