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2023 Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools in the Plains States Region

64 Colleges
$40,217 Avg Salary
$30,239 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Software & Applications 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 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 64 schools in the Plains States Region to see which 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 programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Plains States Region .

Our analysis found University of St Thomas Minnesota to be the most popular school for computer software and applications students who want to pursue a degree in the Plains States Region . UST MN is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Saint Paul.

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Out of the 64 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Minneapolis Community and Technical College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Minneapolis, Minneapolis Community and Technical College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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#3

Dakota State University

Madison, SD

The excellent programs at Dakota State University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer software and applications schools in the Plains States Region . Dakota State is a small public school located in the town of Madison.

On average, computer software graduates from Dakota State take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#4

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles, MO

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Lindenwood University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the small city of Saint Charles, Lindenwood University is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

On average, computer software graduates from Lindenwood University take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#5

Johnson County Community College

Overland Park, KS

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Johnson County Community College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools in the Plains States Region list. JCCC is a large public school located in the city of Overland Park.

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Eastern Iowa Community College District did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for computer software and applications students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the city of Davenport, Eastern Iowa Community Colleges is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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Des Moines Area Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools in the Plains States Region list. DMACC is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Ankeny.

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#8

University of Dubuque

Dubuque, IA

University of Dubuque ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the city of Dubuque, UD is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that computer software majors at UD take out is $20,750.

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Northwest Missouri State University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the town of Maryville, Northwest is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

After completing their degree, computer software graduates from Northwest carry an average student debt load of $26,345.

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With a ranking of #10, Northwest Iowa Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer software and applications students. Northwest Iowa Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Sheldon.

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Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools in the Plains States Region award.

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Best Computer Software & Applications Colleges by State

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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 27 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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