Bachelor's-5% vs national median483 grads tracked
Computer Science at Missouri State University
Ranked 85th of 170 bachelor's programs in Computer Science by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$65,315
middle 50%: $52,516 – $75,942
Median · 5 years out
$94,668
middle 50%: $74,791 – $115,585
Median · 10 years out
$134,767
middle 50%: $95,419 – $172,856
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Computer Science (bachelor's) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Missouri State University computer science graduates earn a median $65k in year one. This grows to $95k by year five and $135k by year ten.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
Will the degree pay for itself?
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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).
Paid off in
4.5 yrs
≈ $4,976 total interest
Same major at other universities
Virginia Military Institute
$95,830 · 5 yrs out
Ohio University
$95,740 · 5 yrs out
College of Staten Island/CUNY
$95,220 · 5 yrs out
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
$95,144 · 5 yrs out
Winona State University
$95,058 · 5 yrs out
Illinois State University
$94,916 · 5 yrs out
University of Iowa
$94,498 · 5 yrs out
University of Northern Iowa
$94,427 · 5 yrs out
Dominican University
$94,170 · 5 yrs out
Christopher Newport University
$94,115 · 5 yrs out
Aurora University
$93,965 · 5 yrs out
Purdue University Fort Wayne
$93,945 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at Missouri State University
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$104,078 · 5 yrs out
Military Science, Leadership and Operational Art (Master's)
$102,715 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Master's)
$101,595 · 5 yrs out
Construction Management (Bachelor's)
$86,597 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$86,367 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$86,086 · 5 yrs out
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctorate)
$83,858 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$83,557 · 5 yrs out
Management Information Systems and Services (Bachelor's)
$79,076 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$77,706 · 5 yrs out
Engineering-Related Fields (Bachelor's)
$74,872 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$72,453 · 5 yrs out
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