Computer Science at Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO · Public · Certificate
TradeSchoolWorth Score (Base Case)
84
Strong Growth
81
Base Case
69
Conservative
Earnings
$63,175/yr (25% vs median)
AI-Proof
Exposed (28% shielded)
Job Market
Very Large (295,800 openings/yr)
Future-Proof Earnings
Three scenarios modeling future earnings based on technology adoption rates and job market trends for Computer Science graduates.
| Strong Growth Full Stability |
Base Case Moderate Changes |
Conservative Max Disruption |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $724K | $600K | $377K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 80.3x | 66.5x | 41.8x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 40.4x | 33.5x | 21.1x |
| Viable Career Paths | 13 of 13 | 13 of 13 | 8 of 13 |
| TradeSchoolWorth Score | 84 | 81 | 69 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as technology and market conditions evolve over time.
Program Tuition (In-State)
$9,024
Out-of-state: $17,928
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,166
4.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Career Paths
Where Computer Science graduates typically work. Raw data — no blending. The scenarios above model how these factors interact. This field has roughly 295,800 combined openings per year.
| Career Path | Wage | Openings/yr | Growth | AI-Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and information systems managers | $171,200 | 55,600 | +15.2% | 47% |
| Computer and information research scientists | $140,910 | 3,200 | +19.7% | 37% |
| Database architects | $135,980 | 4,000 | +8.7% | 6% |
| Software developers | $133,080 | 115,200 | +15.8% | 13% |
| Information security analysts | $124,910 | 16,000 | +28.5% | 35% |
| Data scientists | $112,590 | 23,400 | +33.5% | 36% |
| Computer occupations, all other | $108,970 | 31,300 | +8.2% | 43% |
| Software quality assurance analysts and testers | $102,610 | 14,000 | +10.0% | 12% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the TradeSchoolWorth Score for Computer Science at Missouri State University-Springfield?
This program scores 81/100 in the Base Case scenario, factoring in earnings, AI resilience, job market size, and earnings multiple. The score ranges from 69 (conservative) to 84 (strong growth) depending on market conditions.
How AI-proof is a career in Computer Science?
We model three scenarios: Strong Growth (full career stability), Base Case (moderate changes), and Conservative (maximum disruption). In the base case, Computer Science graduates retain 13 of 13 viable career paths. 10-year earnings range from $377,478 (conservative) to $724,229 (strong growth).
How many job openings are there for Computer Science graduates?
The career paths mapped to Computer Science have roughly 295,800 combined job openings per year nationally, making this a very large job market.
Is Computer Science at Missouri State University-Springfield worth it?
In the Base Case, this program earns 66.5x its tuition over 10 years. Even in the Conservative scenario, the multiple is 41.8x. The narrow spread between scenarios shows how stable trade careers are compared to desk jobs.
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (earnings, debt), Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024-2034
(employment projections), OpenAI GPTs-are-GPTs research (AI task exposure), Felten et al. AIOE.
Scenarios model earnings resilience using AI exposure data and BLS job growth projections.
"Earnings Multiple" is total 10-year projected earnings divided by tuition — not a discounted financial ROI.
Last updated 2026.