by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Missouri State ranks among other schools offering degrees in compsci.
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The bachelor's program at Missouri State was ranked #139 on College Factual's Best Schools for compsci list. It is also ranked #3 in Missouri.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Missouri State University - Springfield handed out 52 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is a decrease of 32% over the previous year when 76 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in compsci from Missouri State. This makes it the #157 most popular school for compsci master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of compsci students who receive their bachelor's degree at Missouri State is $64,949. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $70,400 for all compsci students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Missouri State, compsci students borrow a median amount of $25,719 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all compsci bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,376.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Missouri State was $597 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $279 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,812 | $16,716 |
| Fees | $1,212 | $1,212 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,230 | $10,230 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,594 | $4,594 |
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Of the 52 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Missouri State in 2021-2022, 88% were men and 12% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University - Springfield with a bachelor's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Missouri State does not offer an online option for its compsci bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Missouri State Online Learning page.
Of the 36 students who earned a master's degree in Computer Science from Missouri State in 2021-2022, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University - Springfield with a master's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 34 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at Missouri State University - Springfield.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 108 |
| Information Technology | 27 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | 15 |