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2023 Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region

40 Colleges
$55,862 Avg Salary
$29,573 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 88,434 degrees and certificates were awarded to computer information systems students, making the major the most popular in the country.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for computer science students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Computer Science Degree Search has created the Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 40 schools in the Plains States Region to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for computer science students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for CIS majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.

Top 10 Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Schools

#1

Macalester College

Saint Paul, MN

Our 2023 rankings named Macalester College the best school in the Plains States Region for computer information systems students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Saint Paul, Macalester is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, CIS majors at Macalester accumulate an average of around $19,016 in student debt.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Missouri - Columbia is a great place for computer information systems students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the midsize city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public school with a very large student population.

This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $423, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Nebraska - Lincoln. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. UNL is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Lincoln.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, CIS graduates from UNL carry an average student debtload of $20,053.

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#4

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, MO

Out of the 40 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Saint Louis University landed the # 4 spot on the list. SLU is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Louis.

On average, CIS graduates from SLU take out $36,710 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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Out of the 40 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Missouri University of Science and Technology landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the town of Rolla, Missouri University of Science and Technology is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, CIS majors at Missouri University of Science and Technology accumulate an average of around $23,165 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $376.

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#6

Drake University

Des Moines, IA

Drake University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer information systems students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Drake is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Des Moines.

CIS majors at Drake take out an average of $22,224 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#7

Dakota State University

Madison, SD

With a ranking of #7, Dakota State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer information systems students working on their bachelor’s degree. Dakota State is a small public school located in the town of Madison.

On average, CIS graduates from Dakota State take out $29,639 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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Minnesota State University - Mankato did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer information systems students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the small city of Mankato, Minnesota State Mankato is a public college with a large student population.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Minnesota State Mankato take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $21,429.

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#9

Kansas State University

Manhattan, KS

Kansas State University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree computer information systems programs. Located in the city of Manhattan, K -State is a public college with a very large student population.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, CIS graduates from K -State carry an average student debtload of $23,868. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $273.

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Iowa State University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the small city of Ames, Iowa State is a public school with a fairly large student population.

CIS majors at Iowa State take out an average of $24,740 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $219, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Best Computer Information Systems Colleges by State

Explore the best computer information systems colleges for a specific state in the Plains States region.

State Degrees Awarded
Kansas 387
Minnesota 681
Missouri 1,395
Iowa 490
South Dakota 243
North Dakota 96
Nebraska 602

Computer Information Systems is one of 10 different types of computer science programs to choose from.

CIS Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Computer & Information Sciences 51,681
Information Technology 31,531
Informatics 2,726
Other Computer & Information Sciences 1,887
Artificial Intelligence 518
Human-Centered Technology Design 91

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700
Computer Software & Applications 14,336

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

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