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2023 Most Popular 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Computer Science Degree Search has created its Most Popular Data Processing Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. This report analyzed 12 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones were the most popular programs for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Data Processing program at each school on the list.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for data processing majors pursuing a .

#1

Capella University

Minneapolis, MN

Our analysis found Capella University to be the most popular school for data processing students who want to pursue a degree in the Plains States Region . Capella University is a very large private for-profit school located in the city of Minneapolis.

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#2

Dickinson State University

Dickinson, ND

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Dickinson State University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Data Processing Schools in the Plains States Region list. DSU is a small public school located in the town of Dickinson.

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#3

University of Dubuque

Dubuque, IA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Dubuque. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Data Processing Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the small city of Dubuque, UD is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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Out of the 12 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Anoka Technical College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Anoka, Anoka Technical College is a public school with a small student population.

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Missouri University of Science and Technology came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Data Processing Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the remote town of Rolla, Missouri University of Science and Technology is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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#7

Sinte Gleska University

Mission, SD

With a ranking of #7, Sinte Gleska University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for data processing students. Located in the rural area of Mission, Sinte Gleska University is a public college with a fairly small student population.

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#7

Century College

White Bear Lake, MN

Century College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for data processing students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the large suburb of White Bear Lake, Century College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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#7

Hennepin Technical College

Brooklyn Park, MN

With a ranking of #7, Hennepin Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for data processing students. Located in the suburb of Brooklyn Park, Hennepin Technical College is a public college with a small student population.

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With a ranking of #7, Dodge City Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for data processing students. Located in the town of Dodge City, Dodge City Community College is a public college with a small student population.

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Best Data Processing Colleges by State

Explore the best data processing schools 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 12 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 Kenneth Jensen.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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