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 UCM ranks among other schools offering degrees in it.
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The bachelor's program at UCM was ranked #226 on College Factual's Best Schools for it list. It is also ranked #8 in Missouri.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Central Missouri handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in information technology. This is an increase of 75% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 29 students received their master’s degree in it from UCM. This makes it the #57 most popular school for it master’s degree candidates in the country.
IT majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UCM go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $57,502 a year. This is less than $58,147, which is the national median of all it majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UCM was $555 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $278 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,325 | $16,650 |
| Fees | $1,410 | $1,410 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,206 | $10,206 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,608 | $2,608 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 42 it majors earned their bachelor's degree from UCM. Of these graduates, 83% were men and 17% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UCM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Missouri with a bachelor's in it.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UCM does not offer an online option for its it bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UCM Online Learning page.
Of the 20 it students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UCM, about 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Missouri with a master's in it.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the it majors at University of Central Missouri.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 267 |
| Computer Information Systems | 52 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | 36 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 2 |