Computer Software and Media Applications at Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO · Bachelor's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
Northwest Missouri State University graduates in computer software and media applications earn 17% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 48% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Northwest Missouri State University Compares for Computer Software and Media Applications
All 54 colleges reporting computer software and media applications earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $162,114 | $170,930 | #1 | $98,117 |
| 2 | Western Governors University Salt Lake City, UT | $131,198 | $124,345 | #2 | $95,292 |
| 3 | DigiPen Institute of Technology Redmond, WA | $122,375 | $112,559 | #3 | $81,885 |
| 4 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $115,839 | $105,406 | #4 | $103,071 |
| 5 | Wellesley College Wellesley, MA | $98,816 | $87,018 | #9 | — |
| 6 | Park University Parkville, MO | $98,256 | $105,351 | #5 | — |
| 7 | DePaul University Chicago, IL | $96,616 | $94,925 | #7 | $54,859 |
| 8 | Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA | $95,430 | $84,036 | #10 | $86,193 |
| 9 | Florida Polytechnic University Lakeland, FL | $92,070 | $97,997 | #6 | $61,197 |
| 10 | Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY | $88,096 | $83,849 | #12 | $69,052 |
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| 35 | Wilmington University New Castle, DE | $50,722 | $50,418 | #38 | $46,211 |
| 36 | Johnson & Wales University-Providence Providence, RI | $50,374 | $49,613 | #39 | $32,735 |
| 37 | Johnson & Wales University-Online Providence, RI | $50,374 | $49,613 | #40 | $32,735 |
| 38 | Northwest Missouri State University Maryville, MO | $48,729 | $52,248 | #35 | $51,790 |
| 39 | Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design Lakewood, CO | $48,472 | $45,331 | #48 | $37,268 |
| 40 | DeVry University-Arizona Phoenix, AZ | $47,440 | $48,745 | #43 | $32,159 |
| 41 | DeVry University-California Ontario, CA | $47,440 | $43,167 | #50 | $32,159 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northwest Missouri State University computer software and media applications graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $51,790 one year after graduating and $48,729 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northwest Missouri State University rank for computer software and media applications?
Among 54 colleges reporting earnings for computer software and media applications graduates, Northwest Missouri State University ranks #38 by median pay four years after graduation, and #35 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer software and media applications at Northwest Missouri State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% less than the national median for computer software and media applications ($58,894), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,250.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.
