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Overview for Computer Science

A general program that focuses on computers, computing problems and solutions, and the design of computer systems and user interfaces from a scientific perspective. Includes instruction in the principles of computational science, and computing theory; computer hardware design; computer development and programming; and applications to a variety of end-use situations.

Careers for Computer Science Majors

A major in Computer Science is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Computer Science

Top 17 Missouri Colleges with the highest percentage of Computer Science among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
 Everest College-Springfield Campus
Springfield, MO
 1
(12.5%)
 $10,476 
Webster University
Saint Louis, MO
 74
(6.2%)
Moderately Selective$20,440 
Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Fayette, MO
 5
(3.3%)
Moderately Selective$17,980 
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Hannibal-Lagrange College
Hannibal, MO
 6
(3.1%)
Less Selective$14,656 
Park University
Parkville, MO
 66
(2.6%)
Less Selective$7,674 
Washington University in St Louis
Saint Louis, MO
 42
(2.4%)
Most Selective$37,248 
Southwest Baptist University
Bolivar, MO
 6
(1.6%)
Less Selective$15,704 
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University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO
 21
(1.6%)
Less Selective$19,364 
William Jewell College
Liberty, MO
 4
(1.4%)
Moderately Selective$23,000 
Maryville University of Saint Louis
Saint Louis, MO
 6
(1.1%)
Moderately Selective$20,200 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.