2023 Most Popular Online Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
With all the computer science programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. As online education opportunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also there are many trade schools and bootcamps that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
The Most Popular Online Computer Science Associate 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 30 schools in the Plains States Region to see which online associate degree programs were the most popular for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.
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Most Popular Online Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region of the U.S.
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Our analysis found Grantham University to be the most popular school for computer science students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Plains States Region . Grantham University is located in Lenexa, Kansas and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 42 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees at Grantham University is $8,280. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $23,791 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 29% of those degree recipients were women.
Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Grantham University. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
Out of the 30 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Eastern Iowa Community College District landed the # 2 spot on the list. Davenport, Iowa is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 27 students in 2020-2021.
On average, associate degree students take out $20,417 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 30% were women.
Around 61% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
The excellent associate degree programs at Park University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer science schools in the Plains States Region . Located in Parkville, Missouri, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 25 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
Park University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $8,853. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Park University accumulate an average of $16,208 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 28% were women.
In 2019-2020 about 91% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means North Hennepin Community College is a great place for computer science students working on their associate degree. North Hennepin Community College is a public institution located in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 25 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $4,882 to cover tuition and fees at North Hennepin Community College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Associate Degree recipients from North Hennepin Community College accumulate an average of $24,520 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 20% were women.
During the 2019-2020 year, about 86% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Dakota State University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in Madison, South Dakota, the small public school handed out 24 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $9,633 in tuition and fees if they attend Dakota State full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $12,735. On average, associate degree students take out $27,139 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 25% were women.
In 2019-2020 about 73% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Southeast Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get an associate degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Sioux Falls, South Dakota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 58 students in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $7,650 to cover tuition and fees at Southeast Tech. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,480 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 17% were women.
During the 2019-2020 year, about 45% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Minnesota State Community and Technical College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer science programs. Located in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, the medium-sized public school handed out 44 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend M State, expect to pay an average of $5,862 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $20,514 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 16% were women.
Around 49% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
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Central Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer science programs. Central Community College is a public institution located in Grand Island, Nebraska. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 19 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Central Community College is $3,210. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,590. On average, associate degree students take out $10,095 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 16% were women.
In 2019-2020 about 69% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Ridgewater College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Willmar, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 23 students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at Ridgewater College is $5,914. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $20,453 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 26% of those degree recipients were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 60% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Minnesota State College Southeast landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer science programs. Winona, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 19 students in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $6,562 to cover tuition and fees at MSC Southeast. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, associate degree students take out $24,953 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 26% were women.
Around 59% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Moberly Area Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get an associate degree. It came in at #11 on the list. Located in Moberly, Missouri, the small public school handed out 13 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Missouri pay an average of $6,150 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend MACC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,860. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,707 in student loans.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 86% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Lake Superior College ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in Duluth, Minnesota, the small public school awarded 17 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $5,616 to cover tuition and fees at LSC. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, associate degree students take out $23,773 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 6% were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 47% took at least some of their classes online.
East Central College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer science programs. Union, Missouri is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 9 students in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at East Central College is $4,392. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,168. On average, associate degree students take out $19,037 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 33% were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 49% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #15, Riverland Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their associate degree. Austin, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 13 students in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $6,060 to cover tuition and fees at Riverland Community College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,420 in student loans. Around 46% of those degree recipients were women.
During the 2019-2020 year, about 50% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #15, Allen County Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their associate degree. Allen Community College is a public institution located in Iola, Kansas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 8 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Allen Community College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $3,720. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $8,921 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 38% were women.
During the 2019-2020 year, about 76% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #15, State Fair Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their associate degree. Sedalia, Missouri is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 13 students in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at State Fair Community College is $4,680. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,168. Associate Degree recipients from State Fair Community College accumulate an average of $17,832 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Around 72% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #18, Northwest Iowa Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their associate degree. Northwest Iowa Community College is a small public school situated in Sheldon, Iowa. It awarded 7 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $6,540 in tuition and fees if they attend Northwest Iowa Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,840. On average, associate degree students take out $16,567 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 57% were women.
Around 68% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Northwest Kansas Technical College ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Goodland, Kansas is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 4 students in 2020-2021.
Associate Degree recipients from NWKTC accumulate an average of $15,057 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.
Around 14% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Northwest Technical College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. NTC is a very small public school situated in Bemidji, Minnesota. It awarded 4 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
NTC does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $6,380. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from NTC accumulate an average of $32,265 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
In 2019-2020 about 72% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #21, Alexandria Technical & Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their associate degree. ATCC is a public institution located in Alexandria, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 19 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $5,910 to cover tuition and fees at ATCC. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Associate Degree recipients from ATCC accumulate an average of $15,116 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 11% were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 48% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
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Cowley County Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get an associate degree. It came in at #22 on the list. Arkansas City, Kansas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 1 students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Kansas pay an average of $3,750 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Cowley College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,190. Associate Degree recipients from Cowley College accumulate an average of $12,642 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
In 2019-2020 about 67% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #22, Bryan University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their associate degree. Bryan University is located in Springfield, Missouri and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1 associate degrees to qualified students.
If you want to attend Bryan University, expect to pay an average of $15,782 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $25,548 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Since Bryan University is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.
American Business and Technology University came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking.
On average, associate degree students take out $12,132 in loans while pursuing their degree.
American College of Technology is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
Central Methodist University - College of Graduate & Extended Studies did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get an associate degree. It came in at #24 on the list.
If you want to attend CMU CGES, expect to pay an average of $6,720 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 57% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
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*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- 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 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).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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