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2023 Best Computer Information Systems Schools in the Plains States Region

51 Colleges
$54,997 Avg Salary
$35,909 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems 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 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. Our analysis looked at 51 schools in the Plains States Region to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for computer science students.

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2023 Best Computer Information Systems Schools in the Plains States Region

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

Top 10 Best Computer Information Systems Schools

Our 2023 rankings named Metropolitan Community College the best school in the Plains States Region for computer information systems students. MCC is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Omaha.

While working on their degree, CIS majors at MCC accumulate an average of around $13,372 in student debt.

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#2

Macalester College

Saint Paul, MN

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Macalester College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Computer Information Systems Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the city of Saint Paul, Macalester is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

After completing their degree, CIS graduates from Macalester carry an average student debtload of $19,500.

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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 Schools in the Plains States Region list. UNL is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Lincoln.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at UNL take out is $18,705.

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The excellent 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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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Southeast Community College Area. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Computer Information Systems Schools in the Plains States Region list. Southeast Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Lincoln.

After completing their degree, CIS graduates from Southeast Community College carry an average student debtload of $21,625.

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With a ranking of #6, University of Missouri - Columbia did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer information systems students. Located in the medium-sized city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public college with a very large student population.

CIS majors at Mizzou take out an average of $23,777 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $423, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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University of St Thomas Minnesota landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer information systems programs. UST MN is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Paul.

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Missouri University of Science and Technology did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for computer information systems students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the town of Rolla, Missouri University of Science and Technology is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

After completing their degree, CIS graduates from Missouri University of Science and Technology carry an average student debtload of $24,641. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $376.

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#9

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, MO

With a ranking of #9, Saint Louis University did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer information systems students. SLU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Louis.

On average, CIS graduates from SLU take out $34,781 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#10

Drake University

Des Moines, IA

With a ranking of #10, Drake University did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer information systems students. Drake is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Des Moines.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Drake take out is $22,637.

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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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