Computer & Information Sciences at University of Missouri-Columbia
What traits are you looking for in a school for Computer & Information Sciences, take a look at what University of Missouri-Columbia. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Missouri-Columbia is located in Columbia, MO.
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Online Class Availability at University of Missouri-Columbia
Many students take online classes at University of Missouri-Columbia. Among 31,543 students, 3,557 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 12,572 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Computer & Information Sciences Rankings at University of Missouri-Columbia
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Missouri-Columbia’s Computer & Information Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #2 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #2 of 137 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #25 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #53 of 1,619 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #96 of 135 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1046 of 1,600 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #2 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #2 of 137 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #25 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #53 of 1,619 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #96 of 135 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1046 of 1,600 |
Earnings for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates from University of Missouri-Columbia
Graduates of University of Missouri-Columbia’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 | $62,420 |
| 2 years | $63,666 |
| 3 years | $70,636 |
| 4 years | $79,627 |
| 5 years | $93,018 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Computer & Information Sciences graduates from University of Missouri-Columbia earn a median of $79,627, compared with $65,467 for all University of Missouri-Columbia graduates — about 22% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Computer & Information Sciences graduates from University of Missouri-Columbia is $21,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Computer & Information Sciences program at University of Missouri-Columbia work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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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