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2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region

88 Colleges
$55,862 Avg Salary
$29,573 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor'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.

The Most Popular Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree 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 88 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer Information Systems program at each school on the list.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for CIS majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.

Our analysis found Iowa State University to be the most popular school for computer information systems students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Plains States Region . Located in the small city of Ames, Iowa State is a public school with a very large student population.

About 21% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 79% are male.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, CIS graduates from Iowa State carry an average student debt load of $24,740. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $219, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#2

Park University

Parkville, MO

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Park University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer information systems schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the suburb of Parkville, Park University is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

Women make up 17% of the CIS majors at the school.

On average, CIS graduates from Park University take out $34,607 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Missouri - Columbia is a great place for computer information systems students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Of the 143 students majoring in CIS at Mizzou, 82% are male and 18% are female.

This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $423, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Out of the 88 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Missouri University of Science and Technology landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the town of Rolla, Missouri University of Science and Technology is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

Women make up 11% of the CIS majors at the school.

CIS majors at Missouri University of Science and Technology take out an average of $23,165 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $376.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Nebraska - Lincoln. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. UNL is a very large public school located in the large city of Lincoln.

Of the 125 students majoring in CIS at UNL, 81% are male and 19% are female.

CIS majors at UNL take out an average of $20,053 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#6

University of Kansas

Lawrence, KS

University of Kansas did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer information systems students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. KU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Lawrence.

Women make up 14% of the CIS majors at the school.

CIS majors at KU take out an average of $29,372 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $389.

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#7

Kansas State University

Manhattan, KS

Kansas State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer information systems students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the small city of Manhattan, K -State is a public school with a fairly large student population.

About 10% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 90% are male.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at K -State take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $23,868. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $273.

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#8

Bellevue University

Bellevue, NE

Bellevue University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Bellevue University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Bellevue.

Women make up 21% of the CIS majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Bellevue University take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $28,406.

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Missouri State University - Springfield landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree computer information systems programs. Located in the city of Springfield, Missouri State is a public college with a very large student population.

Of the 86 students majoring in CIS at Missouri State, 90% are male and 10% are female.

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#10

Capella University

Minneapolis, MN

Capella University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Capella University is a very large private for-profit school located in the large city of Minneapolis.

About 39% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 61% are male.

On average, CIS graduates from Capella University take out $36,392 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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With a ranking of #11, Minnesota State University - Mankato did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer information systems students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the small city of Mankato, Minnesota State Mankato is a public college with a large student population.

About 23% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 77% are male.

CIS majors at Minnesota State Mankato take out an average of $21,429 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#12

Dakota State University

Madison, SD

Dakota State University landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree computer information systems programs. Dakota State is a small public school located in the distant town of Madison.

About 16% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 84% are male.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, CIS graduates from Dakota State carry an average student debt load of $29,639.

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University of Missouri - St Louis came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, UMSL is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 62 students majoring in CIS at UMSL, 74% are male and 26% are female.

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Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional popular schools for Computer Information Systems students in the Plains States Region that almost earned our Most Popular Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region award.

Rank College Location
14 Drake University Des Moines, IA
15 Metropolitan State University Saint Paul, MN
15 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Rapid City, SD
15 Macalester College Saint Paul, MN

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 26 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).

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