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2023 Most Popular Computer Software Applications Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region

17 Colleges
$38,910 Avg Salary
$37,394 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Software & Applications Bachelor's Degree 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 Most Popular Computer Software Applications 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. Our analysis looked at 17 schools in the Plains States Region to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer Software & Applications program at each school on the list.

Check out the computer software bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Plains States Region .

#1

Dakota State University

Madison, SD

Our analysis found Dakota State University to be the most popular school for computer software and applications students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Plains States Region . Dakota State is a small public school located in the town of Madison.

Women make up 22% of the computer software majors at the school.

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#2

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles, MO

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lindenwood University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Software Applications Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the city of Saint Charles, Lindenwood University is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

Of the 27 students majoring in computer software at Lindenwood University, 44% are male and 56% are female.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, computer software majors at Lindenwood University accumulate an average of around $27,628 in student debt.

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#3

University of Dubuque

Dubuque, IA

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University of Dubuque helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer software and applications schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the city of Dubuque, UD is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Of the 17 students majoring in computer software at UD, 35% are male and 65% are female.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northwest Missouri State University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Software Applications Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the remote town of Maryville, Northwest is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Women make up 40% of the computer software majors at the school.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, computer software graduates from Northwest carry an average student debt load of $25,320.

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Out of the 17 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of St Thomas Minnesota landed the # 5 spot on the list. UST MN is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Paul.

Full Computer Software & Applications at University of St Thomas Minnesota Report

With a ranking of #6, University of Minnesota - Duluth did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer software and applications students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Duluth, UMN Duluth is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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#7

Capella University

Minneapolis, MN

Capella University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree computer software and applications programs. Capella University is a very large private for-profit school located in the city of Minneapolis.

Of the 2 students majoring in computer software at Capella University, 50% are male and 50% are female.

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#8

Hastings College

Hastings, NE

Hastings College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree computer software and applications programs. Hastings is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Hastings.

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#10

DeVry University - Missouri

Kansas City, MO

DeVry University - Missouri ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Software Applications Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. DeVry University - Missouri is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Kansas City.

The average amount in student loans that computer software majors at DeVry University - Missouri take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $45,246. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $158, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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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
Kansas 14
Minnesota 216
Missouri 62
Iowa 71
South Dakota 38
North Dakota 9
Nebraska 5

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
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

Related Major Annual Graduates
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 17 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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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