Computer & Information Sciences at Northwest Missouri State University
If you plan to study Computer & Information Sciences, take a look at what Northwest Missouri State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Northwest Missouri State University is located in Maryville, MO.
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Online & Distance Learning at Northwest Missouri State University
Online coursework is an option at Northwest Missouri State University. Of 9,152 students, 3,288 (36%) studied exclusively online and 1,472 (16%) took at least some classes online.
Computer & Information Sciences Rankings at Northwest Missouri State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Northwest Missouri State University’s Computer & Information Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #6 of 32 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #17 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #29 of 137 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #57 of 135 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #274 of 1,619 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #800 of 1,600 |
Earnings for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates from Northwest Missouri State University
Graduates of Northwest Missouri State University’s Computer & Information Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $57,136 |
| 2 years | $63,513 |
| 3 years | $71,985 |
| 4 years | $77,340 |
| 5 years | $82,273 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Northwest Missouri State University take home a median $77,340, compared with $51,493 for all Northwest Missouri State University graduates — about 50% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Northwest Missouri State University is $23,018.
Highest-Paying Careers for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Computer & Information Sciences program at Northwest Missouri State University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Computer & Information Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Health Informatics Specialists | $156,714 |
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Web Developers | $125,527 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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