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2022 Best Computer Information Systems Doctor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region

9 Colleges
$99,500 Avg Salary
$102,224 Avg Student Debt

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

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 Doctor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. This report analyzed 9 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones offered the best doctor'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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2022 Best Computer Information Systems Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region

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

Top Plains States Region Schools for a Doctorate in Computer Information Systems

Our analysis found University of Nebraska at Omaha to be the best school for computer information systems students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in the Plains States Region . Located in the city of Omaha, UNOMAHA is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#2

Capella University

Minneapolis, MN

Out of the 9 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Capella University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Capella University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the large city of Minneapolis.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Nebraska - Lincoln. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Computer Information Systems Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. UNL is a very 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 Missouri University of Science and Technology. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Computer Information Systems Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the town of Rolla, Missouri University of Science and Technology is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Missouri - Columbia is a great place for computer information systems students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the midsize city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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#6

Kansas State University

Manhattan, KS

Kansas State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer information systems students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the city of Manhattan, K -State is a public school with a very large student population.

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#7

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA

University of Iowa landed the #7 spot in the 2022 rankings for the best doctor’s degree computer information systems programs. Iowa is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Iowa City.

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#8

University of Kansas

Lawrence, KS

University of Kansas came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Information Systems Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. KU is a fairly 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
Minnesota 741
Missouri 1,127
Kansas 395
Iowa 732
North Dakota 99
South Dakota 227
Nebraska 747

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 48,796
Information Technology 28,174
Informatics 2,431
Other Computer & Information Sciences 1,561
Artificial Intelligence 390
Human-Centered Technology Design 32

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Science 53,722
Information Technology 38,958
Information Science 18,368
Computer Systems Networking 14,814
Computer Software & Applications 13,180

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 9 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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