6 Computer Science colleges in Missouri with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $65,841.
We started with Computer Science programs scoring 60th percentile or above for mobility—schools that actually serve low-income students. Then we ranked by earnings. The result: 6 programs that prove accessibility and strong outcomes aren't mutually exclusive.
Washington University In St Louis leads the rankings, producing Computer Science graduates earning $86,182 while maintaining an 85th percentile mobility score. Missouri University Of Science And Technology follows at $82,957, with University Of Missouri-Columbia reaching $63,403—all demonstrating that schools serving low-income students deliver competitive outcomes.
University Of Missouri-Kansas City serves 25% Pell Grant recipients—students from families earning under $60,000—while producing graduates earning $59,637. Across these programs, graduates face excellent affordability with payment burdens under 8% of discretionary income. Washington University stands out with just a 3.1% burden, meaning graduates keep nearly all their earnings after loan payments.
Earnings: $86,182 | Mobility: 85th percentile
25% Pell students with $59,637 earnings
3.1% payment burden | Excellent - payment under 8% of discretionary
8.2% family burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $86,182 | $17,500 | Excellent | $24,585 | Good | 85th percentile mobility | |
| #2 | $82,957 | $23,250 | Excellent | $30,462 | Manageable | 82th percentile mobility | |
| #3 | $63,403 | $20,500 | Excellent | $32,529 | Manageable | 93th percentile mobility | |
| #4 | $59,637 | $18,750 | Excellent | $18,462 | Good | 77th percentile mobility | |
| #5 | $53,037 | $20,000 | Excellent | $15,027 | Good | 73th percentile mobility | |
| #6 | $49,827 | $21,992 | Good | $15,092 | Manageable | 78th percentile mobility |
Our social mobility rankings answer: "Which schools deliver the best outcomes for students from low-income backgrounds?"
This is not simply "which schools admit the most low-income students" — it's which schools both serve low-income students and deliver strong earnings outcomes.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
