Below are the key facts about this program at Central. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #8 out of 22 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Central among the top schools in the country for computer & information sciences, ranked #382 out of 1,539 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools | 382 of 1,539 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Missouri | 9 of 31 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region | 33 of 130 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in computer & information sciences at Central, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 137 |
| Master’s | 1,476 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
The computer & information sciences area of study at Central covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
During the most recent reporting year, University of Central Missouri handed out 137 bachelor’s degrees in computer & information sciences.
Central ranks competitively among schools offering computer & information sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #8 out of 22 schools by College Factual.
Computer & Information Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Central earn a median of $81,019 a year. This is higher than $64,129, the median for all majors at Central.
To complete a bachelor’s at Central, computer & information sciences students accumulate a median of $23,269 in student loans. This is below $24,392, the typical median for all majors at Central.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,747 | $17,100 |
| Fees | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 85% of computer & information sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 15% went to women.
The majority of computer & information sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Central are White. Approximately 65% of graduates 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 computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 89 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 13 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Central. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Computer & Information Sciences | 1,476 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Computer & Information Sciences | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.