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2023 Best Computer Information Systems Graduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region

15 Colleges
$65,436 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems Graduate Certificate 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.

The Best Computer Information Systems Graduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region ranking is one of many tools that Computer Science Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 15 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones offered the best graduate certificate programs 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 Graduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region

Check out the CIS graduate certificate programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 10 Best Computer Information Systems Graduate Certificate Schools

Our analysis found Missouri University of Science and Technology to be the best school for computer information systems students who want to pursue a graduate certificate in the Plains States Region . Located in the remote town of Rolla, Missouri University of Science and Technology is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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#2

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, MO

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Saint Louis University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Computer Information Systems Graduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region list. SLU is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Louis.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of St Thomas Minnesota. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Computer Information Systems Graduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region list. UST MN is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Paul.

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The excellent graduate certificate programs at Washington University in St Louis helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer information systems schools in the Plains States Region . WUSTL is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Louis.

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The excellent graduate certificate programs at University of Missouri - Columbia helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer information systems schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public school with a very large student population.

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Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Information Systems Graduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. SMU MN is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Winona.

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#7

Simpson College

Indianola, IA

Simpson College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best graduate certificate computer information systems programs. Simpson College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Indianola.

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#8

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA

University of Iowa came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Information Systems Graduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Iowa is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Iowa City.

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With a ranking of #9, Iowa State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer information systems students working on their graduate certificate. Located in the city of Ames, Iowa State is a public school with a very large student population.

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#10

University of Kansas

Lawrence, KS

University of Kansas landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best graduate certificate computer information systems programs. KU is a very large public school located in the small city of Lawrence.

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Best Computer Information Systems Colleges by State

Explore the best computer information systems schools 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 15 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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