by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Northwest. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #6 out of 22 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Northwest highly for computer & information sciences, placing at #256 out of 1,539 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools | 256 of 1,539 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Missouri | 6 of 31 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region | 20 of 130 |
The following degree levels are offered in computer & information sciences at Northwest, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 70 |
| Master’s | 574 |
This computer & information sciences area of study at Northwest covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 362 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 247 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 26 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 9 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northwest Missouri State University awarded 70 bachelor’s degrees in computer & information sciences.
Northwest holds a strong position among schools offering computer & information sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #6 out of 22 schools by College Factual.
Computer & Information Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at Northwest go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $77,340 a year. This is higher than $51,493, the median for all majors at Northwest.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Northwest, computer & information sciences graduates take on a median debt of $23,018 in student loans. This is lower than $23,472, the typical median for all majors at Northwest.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,461 | $13,426 |
| Fees | $3,898 | $3,898 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 69% of computer & information sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 31% went to women.
The majority of computer & information sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Northwest were White. About 71% of graduates 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 & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Northwest. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Computer & Information Sciences | 574 |
