U.S. median for this major: $100,157.
College Scorecard field of study; 38 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 42% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $23,365.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $22,310. College Scorecard.
Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies Computer Science: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Computer Science nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
This college does not report how long its bachelor's students take to finish (IPEDS), so we can't estimate the cost to finish.
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Computer Science at Missouri colleges
Every Missouri college we cover that reports Computer Science graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington University in St Louis | $177,066 | $15,500 | $21,786 | 94% |
| 2 | University of Missouri-St Louis | $102,723 | $24,736 | $15,071 | 57% |
| 3 | University of Missouri-Kansas City | $97,043 | $26,375 | $13,310 | 55% |
| 4 | Missouri State University-Springfield | $93,094 | $22,272 | $17,613 | 58% |
| 5 | Saint Louis University | $91,081 | $27,000 | $24,398 | 80% |
| 6 | University of Central Missouri | $90,822 | $21,500 | $14,462 | 54% |
| 7 | Webster University | $66,113 | — | $27,047 | 64% |
| 8 | Southwest Baptist University | $62,016 | — | $21,677 | 55% |
| 9 | Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | $59,648 | $25,000 | $22,766 | 51% |
| 10 | Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies | $59,648 | $25,000 | $14,601 | 0% |
11 more Missouri colleges offer Computer Science but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Computer Science graduates
Software developer
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +10.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Computer and Information Systems Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +15.8% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Data Scientists
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +34.6% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies
- Acceptance rate: 88% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 0% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $48,991
- Full cost breakdown · all 27 majors · overview
Related majors at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies
- Computer and Information Sciences—
Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies Computer Science questions
How much do Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies Computer Science graduates earn?
Computer Science graduates of Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies earn a median $59,648 four years after graduating and $49,629 one year after. The U.S. median for Computer Science graduates across 339 colleges is $100,157.
How much debt do Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies Computer Science graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Computer Science graduates of Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies is $25,000, about 42% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $23,365.
Is Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies a good school for Computer Science in Missouri?
On pay, Computer Science graduates of Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies earn $59,648 four years out, $31,304 below the median for the same major across 10 Missouri colleges ($90,952) and $40,509 below the U.S. median ($100,157). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies rank for Computer Science in Missouri?
Of 10 Missouri colleges reporting Computer Science graduate earnings, Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies ranks 10th. The highest is Washington University in St Louis at $177,066.
What jobs do Computer Science graduates get?
A common career is software developer, with a median wage of $101,020 in the Columbia, MO area and $135,980 nationally. Others include computer and information systems managers and data scientists.
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