by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Northwest ranks in comparison to other schools with computer software programs.
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The bachelor's program at Northwest was ranked #67 on College Factual's Best Schools for computer software list. It is also ranked #2 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Software & Applications Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 35 |
| Best Computer Software & Applications Schools | 67 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northwest Missouri State University handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in computer software & applications. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of computer software students who receive their bachelor's degree at Northwest is $51,790. This is higher than $34,082, which is the national median for all computer software bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Northwest paid an average of $537 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $268 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,442 | $12,884 |
| Fees | $3,739 | $3,739 |
| Books and Supplies | $400 | $400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,788 | $11,788 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,576 | $2,576 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 students earned a bachelor's degree in computer software from Northwest. About 58% of these graduates were women and the other 42% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Northwest are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwest Missouri State University with a bachelor's in computer software.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Northwest does not offer an online option for its computer software bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Northwest Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer software majors at Northwest Missouri State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 86 |
| Computer Information Systems | 72 |
| Information Technology | 12 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.