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

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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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Computer Science Degree Search has created the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 31 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones were the most popular master'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 master's degree.

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

About 43% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 57% are male.

Full Computer Information Systems at Iowa State University Report

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Southeast Missouri State University is a great place for computer information systems students working on their master’s degree. Located in the small city of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri State University is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

Women make up 53% of the CIS majors at the school.

Full Computer Information Systems at Southeast Missouri State University Report

The in-demand master’s degree programs at University of St Thomas Minnesota helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer information systems schools in the Plains States Region . UST MN is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Paul.

Women make up 32% of the CIS majors at the school.

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#4

Dakota State University

Madison, SD

Out of the 31 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Dakota State University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Dakota State is a small public school located in the distant town of Madison.

Women make up 26% of the CIS majors at the school.

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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 master’s degree. Located in the midsize city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Of the 56 students majoring in CIS at Mizzou, 70% are male and 30% are female.

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University of Central Missouri ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. UCM is a large public school located in the town of Warrensburg.

Of the 51 students majoring in CIS at UCM, 51% are male and 49% are female.

Full Computer Information Systems at University of Central Missouri Report

#8

Bellevue University

Bellevue, NE

Bellevue University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer information systems students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Bellevue University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Bellevue.

Of the 38 students majoring in CIS at Bellevue University, 66% are male and 34% are female.

Full Computer Information Systems at Bellevue University Report

With a ranking of #9, Northwest Missouri State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer information systems students working on their master’s degree. Located in the remote town of Maryville, Northwest is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

About 43% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 57% are male.

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#10

Park University

Parkville, MO

Park University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree computer information systems programs. Located in the large suburb of Parkville, Park University is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

Of the 36 students majoring in CIS at Park University, 72% are male and 28% are female.

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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.

  • 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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