Compare 12 Informatics. programs in Missouri. Average earnings: $70,285.
With top graduates earning $86,913, Informatics stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $16K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige across Missouri's 12 ranked programs.
Saint Louis University's Informatics program leads with graduates earning $86,913, followed closely by Missouri University of Science and Technology at $84,872. The state average of $70,285 shows strong outcomes across programs, with University of Missouri-Columbia rounding out the top three at $79,627—demonstrating that program-level factors drive success.
Highest program earnings: $86,913
Strong outcomes with 81% acceptance rate
4.9% payment burden | Excellent - payment under 8% of discretionary
9.8% family burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Saint Louis UniversityPrivate | $86,913 | 20 | $25,000 | Excellent | $34,177 | Manageable |
| #2 | $84,872 | 121 | $23,250 | Excellent | $30,462 | Manageable | |
| #3 | $79,627 | 179 | $20,500 | Excellent | $32,529 | Manageable | |
| #4 | Lindenwood UniversityPrivate | $77,588 | 55 | $26,000 | Excellent | $18,445 | Good |
| #5 | $77,340 | 39 | $21,500 | Excellent | $15,803 | Good | |
| #6 | $76,554 | 29 | $21,500 | Excellent | $15,000 | Good | |
| #7 | Columbia CollegePrivate | $67,437 | 32 | $23,879 | Excellent | $10,000 | Good |
| #8 | $66,409 | 11 | $21,000 | Excellent | $14,000 | Good | |
| #9 | $63,005 | 25 | $18,750 | Excellent | $18,462 | Manageable | |
| #10 | $58,522 | 15 | $19,968 | Excellent | $11,334 | Manageable | |
| #11 | $55,404 | 21 | $19,174 | Good | $10,400 | Manageable | |
| #12 | $49,746 | 71 | $21,992 | Good | $15,092 | Challenging |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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