Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Missouri

Computer and Information Sciences bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Missouri (26 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Missouri Southern State University$55,404
Missouri University of Science and Technology$76,869$84,872$23,6190.31
Truman State University$74,794$86,551$26,0000.35
University of Missouri-Columbia$72,886$79,627$21,0000.29
Columbia College$67,917$67,437$31,5000.46
Northwest Missouri State University$65,444$77,340$22,7850.35
National Median$61,322$25,0000.41

Other Computer and Information Sciences Programs in Missouri

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Missouri schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla
$14,278$76,869$23,619
Truman State University
Kirksville
$9,470$74,794$26,000
University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia
$14,130$72,886$21,000
Columbia College
Columbia
$24,326$67,917$31,500
Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville
$10,181$65,444$22,785

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Missouri Southern State University, approximately 35% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.