# Columbia College: Computer and Information Sciences (bachelor's)

Columbia, MO. IPEDS 177065, CIP 11.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/columbia-college-mo/majors/computer-and-information-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $67,917
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $81,090 (U.S. median for this major: $86,698 across 421 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $31,500 (U.S. median $24,656)
- Rank in MO: 8 of 13 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MO median for this major (13 colleges, $81,657): -$567
- Versus the U.S. median: -$5,608

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.33 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $81,090 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MO (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $23,967 | $103,777 | 2.3 years |
| 30-48k | $21,168 | $91,657 | 2.0 years |
| 48-75k | $21,550 | $93,312 | 2.0 years |
| 75-110k | $23,015 | $99,655 | 2.2 years |
| 110k+ | $21,545 | $93,290 | 2.0 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Computer and Information Sciences at MO colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri University of Science and Technology | $107,195 | $23,619 | $16,298 | 64% |
| Truman State University | $106,203 | $26,000 | $12,780 | 69% |
| University of Missouri-Columbia | $100,234 | $21,000 | $20,268 | 75% |
| Southeast Missouri State University | $93,795 | $22,948 | $15,882 | 58% |
| Saint Louis University | $90,660 | $37,250 | $24,398 | 80% |
| Lindenwood University | $86,526 | $31,241 | $19,638 | 49% |
| University of Central Missouri | $81,657 | not reported | $14,462 | 54% |
| Columbia College | $81,090 | $31,500 | $22,715 | 42% |
| Northwest Missouri State University | $80,690 | $22,785 | $16,244 | 54% |
| Park University | $78,561 | $26,250 | $21,032 | 38% |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City | $76,216 | $21,670 | $13,310 | 56% |
| Missouri Southern State University | $75,295 | not reported | $12,007 | 42% |
| Missouri Western State University | $68,405 | $25,000 | $13,251 | 39% |

## Careers
- Software developer (SOC 15-1252): median wage $101,020 Columbia, MO, $126,120 MO, $135,980 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.2% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage $129,700 Columbia, MO, $159,460 MO, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Computer Systems Analysts (SOC 15-1211): median wage $77,760 Columbia, MO, $92,060 MO, $105,850 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.9% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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