U.S. median for this major: $61,451.
College Scorecard field of study; 17 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 48% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $23,394.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $24,945. College Scorecard.
Northwest Missouri State University Software and Media Applications: 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.
Software and Media Applications nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Northwest Missouri State University's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $13,176 | $56,393 | 4.2 years |
| $30–48k | $13,447 | $57,553 | 4.3 years |
| $48–75k | $13,959 | $59,745 | 4.5 years |
| $75–110k | $17,423 | $74,570 | 5.6 years |
| $110k+ | $20,796 | $89,007 | 6.7 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (43% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Software and Media Applications graduates 4 years after graduating ($48,729) minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MO (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $13,291 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Software and Media Applications at Missouri colleges
Every Missouri college we cover that reports Software and Media Applications 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 | Park University | $98,256 | $19,812 | $21,032 | 38% |
| 2 | Northwest Missouri State University | $48,729 | $23,250 | $16,244 | 54% |
| 3 | Lindenwood University | $45,810 | $25,717 | $19,638 | 49% |
2 more Missouri colleges offer Software and Media Applications but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Software and Media Applications graduates
Software Developers
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 Northwest Missouri State University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Northwest Missouri State University
- Acceptance rate: 86% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 54% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $47,885
- Full cost breakdown · all 62 majors · overview
Related majors at Northwest Missouri State University
- Computer and Information Sciences$80,690
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Northwest Missouri State University Software and Media Applications questions
How much do Northwest Missouri State University Software and Media Applications graduates earn?
Software and Media Applications graduates of Northwest Missouri State University earn a median $48,729 four years after graduating and $51,790 one year after. The U.S. median for Software and Media Applications graduates across 37 colleges is $61,451.
How much debt do Northwest Missouri State University Software and Media Applications graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Software and Media Applications graduates of Northwest Missouri State University is $23,250, about 48% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $23,394.
Is Northwest Missouri State University a good school for Software and Media Applications in Missouri?
On pay, Software and Media Applications graduates of Northwest Missouri State University earn $48,729 four years out, $0 above the median for the same major across 3 Missouri colleges ($48,729) and $12,722 below the U.S. median ($61,451). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Northwest Missouri State University rank for Software and Media Applications in Missouri?
Of 3 Missouri colleges reporting Software and Media Applications graduate earnings, Northwest Missouri State University ranks 2nd. The highest is Park University at $98,256.
What jobs do Software and Media Applications graduates get?
A common career is software developers, with a median wage of $126,120 in Missouri and $135,980 nationally. Others include computer and information systems managers and data scientists.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Northwest Missouri State University Software and Media Applications: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/northwest-missouri-state-university/majors/software-and-media-applications (College Scorecard and BLS data).