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2023 Best Data Processing Schools in the Plains States Region

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Finding the Best Data Processing School for You

With 1,955 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, data processing is the #9 most popular major in the United States.

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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Computer Science Degree Search has developed this Best Data Processing Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. This report analyzed 4 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones offered the best programs for computer science students.

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2023 Best Data Processing Schools in the Plains States Region

The following schools top our list of the Best Data Processing Colleges.

Top Plains States Region Schools in Data Processing

Our analysis found Missouri University of Science and Technology to be the best school for data processing students who want to pursue a degree in the Plains States Region . Located in the town of Rolla, Missouri University of Science and Technology is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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#2

Capella University

Minneapolis, MN

The excellent programs at Capella University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best data processing schools in the Plains States Region . Capella University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the large city of Minneapolis.

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#4

University of Dubuque

Dubuque, IA

Out of the 4 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Dubuque landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Dubuque, UD is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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Best Data Processing Colleges by State

Explore the best data processing colleges for a specific state in the Plains States region.

State Degrees Awarded
Kansas 0
Minnesota 18
Missouri 1
Iowa 3
South Dakota 0
North Dakota 8

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

Data Processing Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Data Processing Technology 1,955

Majors Similar to Data Processing

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 4 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Kenneth Jensen.

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