# University of Central Missouri: Information Technology (bachelor's)

Warrensburg, MO. IPEDS 176965, CIP 11.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-central-missouri/majors/information-technology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $57,502
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $84,428 (U.S. median for this major: $85,477 across 83 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,038 (U.S. median $26,917)
- Rank in MO: 3 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MO median for this major (4 colleges, $87,052): -$2,624
- Versus the U.S. median: -$1,049

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.33 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $84,428 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 | $10,965 | $47,478 | 1.0 years |
| 30-48k | $12,254 | $53,060 | 1.1 years |
| 48-75k | $13,408 | $58,057 | 1.2 years |
| 75-110k | $16,931 | $73,311 | 1.5 years |
| 110k+ | $18,485 | $80,040 | 1.6 years |

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

## Information Technology at MO colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Missouri State University | $106,797 | $24,250 | $15,882 | 58% |
| Lindenwood University | $89,675 | $29,485 | $19,638 | 49% |
| University of Central Missouri | $84,428 | $25,038 | $14,462 | 54% |
| Missouri State University-Springfield | $69,088 | not reported | $17,613 | 58% |

## Careers
- Network / systems administrator (SOC 15-1244): median wage not reported metro, $80,870 MO, $99,130 U.S.; U.S. jobs -4.1% by 2035
- Project Management Specialists (SOC 13-1082): median wage not reported metro, $94,660 MO, $102,320 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.7% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage not reported metro, $159,460 MO, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% 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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