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2023 Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region

18 Colleges
$31,794 Avg Salary
$19,871 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Science Associate Degree School for You

With 59,565 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, computer science is the #2 most popular major in the United States.

With all the computer science programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

The Most Popular Computer Science Associate 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. Our analysis looked at 18 schools in the Plains States Region to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer Science program at each school on the list.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for compsci majors pursuing a associate degree.

#1

Normandale Community College

Bloomington, MN

Our 2023 rankings named Normandale Community College the most popular school in the Plains States Region for computer science students working on their associate degree. Located in the small city of Bloomington, Normandale Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Of the 50 students majoring in compsci at Normandale Community College, 82% are male and 18% are female.

The average amount in student loans that compsci majors at Normandale Community College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $16,242.

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#2

Grantham University

Lenexa, KS

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Grantham University is a great place for computer science students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Lenexa, Grantham University is a private for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

Of the 42 students majoring in compsci at Grantham University, 71% are male and 29% are female.

On average, compsci graduates from Grantham University take out $21,717 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#3

Century College

White Bear Lake, MN

Out of the 18 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Century College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of White Bear Lake, Century College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Women make up 12% of the compsci majors at the school.

On average, compsci graduates from Century College take out $17,831 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lake Area Technical Institute. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. LATI is a small public school located in the remote town of Watertown.

Of the 25 students majoring in compsci at LATI, 76% are male and 24% are female.

After completing their Associate Degree, compsci graduates from LATI carry an average student debt load of $21,814.

Full Computer Science at Lake Area Technical Institute Report

#4

North Hennepin Community College

Brooklyn Park, MN

The in-demand associate degree programs at North Hennepin Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer science schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the suburb of Brooklyn Park, North Hennepin Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

About 20% of the students majoring in compsci at the school are women while 80% are male.

On average, compsci graduates from North Hennepin Community College take out $26,268 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Full Computer Science at North Hennepin Community College Report

Anoka-Ramsey Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a associate degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Coon Rapids.

Of the 22 students majoring in compsci at Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus, 91% are male and 9% are female.

Full Computer Science at Anoka-Ramsey Community College Report

With a ranking of #7, Rochester Community and Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their associate degree. Rochester Community and Technical College is a small public school located in the city of Rochester.

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

Full Computer Science at Rochester Community and Technical College Report

#8

Saint Paul College

Saint Paul, MN

Saint Paul College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the city of Saint Paul, Saint Paul College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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#9

Butler Community College

El Dorado, KS

With a ranking of #9, Butler Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their associate degree. Located in the distant town of El Dorado, Butler CC is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

Of the 4 students majoring in compsci at Butler CC, 75% are male and 25% are female.

Read full report on Computer Science at Butler Community College

With a ranking of #9, Barton County Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their associate degree. Barton Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Great Bend.

Of the 4 students majoring in compsci at Barton Community College, 75% are male and 25% are female.

Full Computer Science at Barton County Community College Report

Best Computer Science Colleges by State

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State Degrees Awarded
Kansas 229
Minnesota 1,411
Missouri 1,360
Iowa 755
South Dakota 38
North Dakota 113
Nebraska 122

One of 10 majors within the computer science area of study, computer science has other similar majors worth exploring.

CompSci Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Computer Science 59,565

Majors Similar to CompSci

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
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 18 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Negative Space.

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