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

26 Colleges
$77,715 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems Master'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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Computer Science Degree Search has developed this Best Computer Information Systems Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. This report analyzed 26 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones offered the best master's degree 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.

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

The following schools top our list of the Best Computer Information Systems Master's Degree Colleges.

Top 10 Best Computer Information Systems Master's Degree Schools

Our analysis found University of Nebraska - Lincoln to be the best school for computer information systems students who want to pursue a master’s degree in the Plains States Region . UNL is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Lincoln.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of St Thomas Minnesota. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. UST MN is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Saint Paul.

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#3

Dakota State University

Madison, SD

Out of the 26 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Dakota State University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Dakota State is a small public school located in the town of Madison.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Missouri University of Science and Technology. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the remote town of Rolla, Missouri University of Science and Technology is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Missouri - Columbia. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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Minnesota State University - Mankato landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree computer information systems programs. Located in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State Mankato is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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With a ranking of #7, Iowa State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer information systems students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Ames, Iowa State is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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#8

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, MO

Saint Louis University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree computer information systems programs. SLU is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Louis.

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#9

Kansas State University

Manhattan, KS

Kansas State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the city of Manhattan, K -State is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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#10

University of Kansas

Lawrence, KS

University of Kansas did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer information systems students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. 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 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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