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Computer Information Systems at Northwest Missouri State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Computer Information Systems, consider the program at Northwest Missouri State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Northwest Missouri State University is in Maryville, MO.

During the most recent reporting year, 247 computer information systems degrees were awarded at Northwest Missouri State University.

Online Class Availability at Northwest Missouri State University

Many students take online classes at Northwest Missouri State University. Among 9,152 students, 3,288 (36%) studied exclusively online and 1,472 (16%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Information Systems Rankings at Northwest Missouri State University

Rankings can help you compare Northwest Missouri State University’s Computer Information Systems program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Missouri	#7 of 17
Best Value	Missouri	#8 of 17
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#19 of 53
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#21 of 53
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#210 of 839
Best Value	Nationwide	#420 of 827

Earnings for Computer Information Systems Graduates from Northwest Missouri State University

Students who complete Northwest Missouri State University’s Computer Information Systems program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$59,353
2 years	$65,387
3 years	$74,049
4 years	$77,340
5 years	$87,195

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Computer Information Systems 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 Systems graduates from Northwest Missouri State University stands at $22,785.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Computer Information Systems graduates at Northwest Missouri State University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Computer Information Systems graduates at Northwest Missouri State University are 39% women (96) and 61% men (151).

Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Program at Northwest Missouri State University

Among the 35 bachelor’s computer information systems degrees awarded at Northwest Missouri State University, 20% were women (7) and 80% were men (28).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Information Systems bachelor’s degree recipients at Northwest Missouri State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	26
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	1
International (Nonresident)	5
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 9% of Computer Information Systems bachelor’s degree recipients at Northwest Missouri State University, lower than the national average of 47%.*

Computer Information Systems Master’s Program at Northwest Missouri State University

Among the 212 master’s computer information systems graduates at Northwest Missouri State University, 42% were women (89) and 58% were men (123).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Information Systems master’s degree recipients at Northwest Missouri State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	37
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	3
Asian	5
International (Nonresident)	159
Unknown	4

Minority students account for 6% of Computer Information Systems master’s degree recipients at Northwest Missouri State University, below the national average of 16%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Computer Information Systems Concentrations at Northwest Missouri State University

The Computer Information Systems program at Northwest Missouri State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Science	193
Other Computer Sciences	54

Best-Paid Careers for Computer Information Systems Graduates

Graduates of the Computer Information Systems program at Northwest Missouri State University work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Computer Information Systems graduates, 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
Information Technology Project Managers	$124,655
Blockchain Engineers	$123,667

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

More about our data sources and methodologies.