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

20 Colleges
$28,639 Avg Salary
$13,812 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems Undergraduate Certificate 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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Computer Science Degree Search has created its Most Popular Computer Information Systems Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 20 schools in the Plains States Region to see which undergraduate certificate programs were the most popular 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.

Check out the CIS undergraduate certificate programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Plains States Region .

Our 2023 rankings named University of Nebraska at Omaha the most popular school in the Plains States Region for computer information systems students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the large city of Omaha, UNOMAHA is a public college with a fairly large student population.

About 25% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 75% are male.

On average, CIS graduates from UNOMAHA take out $24,185 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at University of Nebraska at Omaha

#2

Central Community College

Grand Island, NE

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Central Community College is a great place for computer information systems students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the small city of Grand Island, Central Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

About 14% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 86% are male.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Western Nebraska Community College is a great place for computer information systems students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the remote town of Scottsbluff, WNCC is a public school with a small student population.

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

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#4

Southeastern Community College

West Burlington, IA

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Southeastern Community College is a great place for computer information systems students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the town of West Burlington, Southeastern Community College is a public college with a small student population.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, CIS graduates from Southeastern Community College carry an average student debt load of $10,304.

Full Computer Information Systems at Southeastern Community College Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend North Dakota State College of Science. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region list. North Dakota State College of Science is a small public school located in the town of Wahpeton.

About 25% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 75% are male.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at North Dakota State College of Science

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Metropolitan Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region list. MCC is a large public school located in the city of Omaha.

Of the 4 students majoring in CIS at MCC, 75% are male and 25% are female.

Full Computer Information Systems at Metropolitan Community College Report

#5

Saint Louis Community College

Saint Louis, MO

Out of the 20 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Saint Louis Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Saint Louis Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Saint Louis.

About 25% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 75% are male.

Full Computer Information Systems at Saint Louis Community College Report

Rolla Technical Institute/Center ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region list. Rolla Technical Institute/Center is a small public school located in the remote town of Rolla.

Women make up 33% of the CIS majors at the school.

Full Computer Information Systems at Rolla Technical Institute/Center Report

American Business and Technology University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region list. American College of Technology is a small private for-profit school located in the city of St Joseph.

Full Computer Information Systems at American Business and Technology University Report

Des Moines Area Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region list. DMACC is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Ankeny.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, CIS graduates from DMACC carry an average student debt load of $19,481.

Full Computer Information Systems at Des Moines Area Community College Report

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 20 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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