Information Systems Degree

The information systems degree program at Northwest Missouri State University prepares students instruction on providing and managing data systems and other facilities to process and retrieve internal business information, as well as to respond to external data requests. Students who graduate from the information systems degree program may go on to pursue careers in IT as consultants, cloud computing architects, computer forensic investigators, and more. Courses include cost and accounting information systems, personnel information systems, data storage and security, business systems networking, and more. Get more details below including other Missouri colleges that offer information systems degrees.

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Northwest Missouri State University (Northwest)

100 E Normal Avenue, Kirksville, MO

Northwest Missouri State University is a public institution located in Maryville, MO and provides a large number of degree programs for students. Northwest has an annual student enrollment of around seven thousand.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Northwest offers:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Computer And Information Sciences

To be considered for admissions, students may be required to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then studied by the admissions office. Students may take either the SAT or ACT scores to be considered for admissions to Northwest Missouri State University. A score within the range of 950 - 1200 on the SAT, or 20 - 25 for the ACT is common among admitted students. Northwest has an admissions rate of around 69% of which only 34% chose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at nwmissouri.edu.

Tuition & fees at this school vary for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state tuition costs around $6,500 per year with out-of-state tuition costing $12,000 per year. Housing may be available for those that would like to live on-campus for a cost of $5,000 each year. Northwest may help with costs by offering financial aid for students that are eligible by way of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Northwest Missouri State University "Bearcats" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Available sports offered may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)

Contact information, financial aid information, areas of study offered, and much more may be accessed on school's website at http://www.nwmissouri.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Information Systems Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Northwest Missouri State University offers a bachelor's degree program in information systems.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Computer and Information Systems Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, computer and information systems managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 15.4% from 2014 to 2024

Computer Programmers

Description

Create, modify, and test the code, forms, and script that allow computer applications to run. Work from specifications drawn up by software developers or other individuals. May assist software developers by analyzing user needs and designing software solutions. May develop and write computer programs to store, locate, and retrieve specific documents, data, and information.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).