2023 Best Computer Software Applications Graduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region
Finding the Best Computer Software & Applications Graduate Certificate School for You
With 14,336 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, computer software and applications is the #5 most popular major in the United States.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which computer science program is right 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 Best Computer Software Applications Graduate Certificate 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 6 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones offered the best graduate certificate programs for computer science students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.
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2023 Best Computer Software & Applications Graduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Computer Software & Applications Graduate Certificate Colleges.
Top Plains States Region Schools for a Postbaccalaureate Certificates in Computer Software Applications
Our 2023 rankings named University of St Thomas Minnesota the best school in the Plains States Region for computer software and applications students working on their graduate certificate. UST MN is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Saint Paul.
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The excellent graduate certificate programs at Missouri University of Science and Technology helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer software and applications schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the remote town of Rolla, Missouri University of Science and Technology is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Out of the 6 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Minnesota State University - Mankato landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State Mankato is a public school with a large student population.
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The excellent graduate certificate programs at Iowa State University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer software and applications schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the small city of Ames, Iowa State is a public college with a very large student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Metropolitan State University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Computer Software Applications Graduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the large city of Saint Paul, Metro State is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
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With a ranking of #6, University of Missouri - St Louis did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer software and applications students working on their graduate certificate. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, UMSL is a public college with a large student population.
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Best Computer Software & Applications Colleges by State
Explore the best computer software and applications schools for a specific state in the Plains States region.
State | Degrees Awarded |
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Kansas | 14 |
Minnesota | 216 |
Missouri | 62 |
Iowa | 71 |
South Dakota | 38 |
North Dakota | 9 |
Nebraska | 5 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Computer Software
One of 10 majors within the computer science area of study, computer software and applications has other similar majors worth exploring.
Computer Software Focus Areas
Major | Annual Graduates |
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Web & Multimedia Design | 5,300 |
Data Modeling/Warehousing & Database Administration | 3,756 |
Computer Graphics | 2,988 |
Other Computer Software & Media Applications | 1,438 |
Modeling, Virtual Environments & Simulation | 854 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Computer Software
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Computer Information Systems | 88,434 |
Computer Science | 59,565 |
Information Technology | 40,555 |
Information Science | 18,325 |
Computer Systems Networking | 14,700 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 6 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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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