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2023 Most Popular Online Computer Information Systems Schools in the Plains States Region

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

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 Most Popular Online 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 19 schools in the Plains States Region to see which online programs were the most popular for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for CIS majors pursuing an online .

#1

Park University

Parkville, MO

Our 2023 rankings named Park University the most popular online school in the Plains States Region for computer information systems students. Located in the suburb of Parkville, Park University is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

On average, CIS graduates from Park University take out $37,125 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#2

Capella University

Minneapolis, MN

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Capella University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Computer Information Systems Schools in the Plains States Region list. Capella University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the city of Minneapolis.

On average, CIS graduates from Capella University take out $38,545 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#3

Bellevue University

Bellevue, NE

The excellent online programs at Bellevue University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer information systems schools in the Plains States Region . Bellevue University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Bellevue.

After completing their degree, CIS graduates from Bellevue University carry an average student debtload of $28,125.

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#4

Central Community College

Grand Island, NE

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Central Community College is a great place for computer information systems students pursuing an online degree. Located in the small city of Grand Island, Central Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Central Community College take out is $10,913.

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#6

Dakota State University

Madison, SD

Dakota State University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Information Systems Schools in the Plains States Region list. Dakota State is a small public school located in the town of Madison.

While working on their degree, CIS majors at Dakota State accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt.

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University of Missouri - Columbia did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for computer information systems students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public college with a fairly 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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With a ranking of #8, American Business and Technology University did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer information systems students. American College of Technology is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the small city of St Joseph.

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University of Missouri - St Louis did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for computer information systems students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, UMSL is a public school with a large student population.

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#10

Southeast Missouri State University

Cape Girardeau, MO

Southeast Missouri State University ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Information Systems Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the city of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri State University is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

While working on their degree, CIS majors at Southeast Missouri State University accumulate an average of around $19,000 in student debt.

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Explore the most popular online 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

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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 19 schools only.

  • 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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