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Computer Information Systems at University of Missouri-Columbia

If you plan to study Computer Information Systems, take a look at what University of Missouri-Columbia. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Missouri-Columbia is in Columbia, MO.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 524 computer information systems degrees were awarded at University of Missouri-Columbia.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Missouri-Columbia

Online coursework is an option at University of Missouri-Columbia. Of 31,543 students, 3,557 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 12,572 (40%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Information Systems Rankings at University of Missouri-Columbia

Rankings can help you compare University of Missouri-Columbia’s Computer Information Systems program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Missouri	#2 of 17
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#2 of 53
Best Value	Missouri	#14 of 17
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#35 of 53
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#41 of 839
Best Value	Nationwide	#563 of 827

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Missouri	#2 of 17
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#2 of 53
Best Value	Missouri	#14 of 17
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#35 of 53
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#41 of 839
Best Value	Nationwide	#563 of 827

Earnings for Computer Information Systems Graduates from University of Missouri-Columbia

Students who complete University of Missouri-Columbia’s Computer Information Systems program report the following median earnings (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 does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Computer Information Systems 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 Systems graduates from University of Missouri-Columbia stands at $21,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Computer Information Systems graduates at University of Missouri-Columbia, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Computer Information Systems graduates at University of Missouri-Columbia are 17% women (87) and 83% men (437).

Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Program at University of Missouri-Columbia

Among the 216 bachelor’s computer information systems degrees awarded at University of Missouri-Columbia, 12% were women (26) and 88% were men (190).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	149
Hispanic / Latino	10
Black / African American	16
Asian	23
Two or More Races	12
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	4

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 28% of Computer Information Systems bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Missouri-Columbia, lower than the national average of 47%.*

Computer Information Systems Master’s Program at University of Missouri-Columbia

Among the 106 master’s computer information systems degrees awarded at University of Missouri-Columbia, 25% were women (27) and 75% were men (79).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	31
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	3
Asian	1
Two or More Races	4
International (Nonresident)	65

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 9% of Computer Information Systems master’s degree recipients at University of Missouri-Columbia, below the national average of 16%.*

Computer Information Systems Doctoral Program at University of Missouri-Columbia

Among the 7 doctoral computer information systems degrees awarded at University of Missouri-Columbia, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (7).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Information Systems doctoral degree recipients at University of Missouri-Columbia.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
International (Nonresident)	5
Unknown	1

*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 University of Missouri-Columbia

This Computer Information Systems program at University of Missouri-Columbia offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Science	148
Information Technology	315
Other Computer Sciences	61

Best-Paid Careers for Computer Information Systems Graduates

Students who finish Computer Information Systems program at University of Missouri-Columbia work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Computer Information Systems 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
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.