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2023 Most Popular Online Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region

17 Schools Ranked
$5,953 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$17,316 Avg Student Debt

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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Computer Science Degree Search has developed this Most Popular Online Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. This report analyzed 17 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones had the most popular online undergraduate certificate programs for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

Learn more about these popular schools with online programs:

#1

Central Community College

Grand Island, Nebraska
28 Total Awards
$3,210 Average Tuition & Fees
$10,103 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Central Community College to be the most popular school for computer science students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in the Plains States Region . Grand Island, Nebraska is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 28 students in 2020-2021.

Students from Nebraska who attend Central Community College full time pay an average of $3,210 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $4,590. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,103 in student loans. Around 14% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 69% took at least some of their classes online.

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#2

Lake Superior College

Duluth, Minnesota
23 Total Awards
$5,616 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,488 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lake Superior College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in Duluth, Minnesota, the small public school awarded 23 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at LSC is $5,616. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $15,488 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 35% of those degree recipients were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 47% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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13 Total Awards
$16,753 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Eastern Iowa Community College District is a great place for computer science students working on their undergraduate certificate. Eastern Iowa Community Colleges is a public institution located in Davenport, Iowa. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 13 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,753 in student loans. Around 8% of those degree recipients were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 61% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#4

East Central College

Union, Missouri
9 Total Awards
$4,392 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,180 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 17 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, East Central College landed the # 4 spot on the list. East Central College is a small public school situated in Union, Missouri. It awarded 9 undergraduate certificates 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, undergraduate certificate students take out $18,180 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 22% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 49% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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8 Total Awards
$6,540 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,120 Avg Student Debt

The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Northwest Iowa Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer science schools in the Plains States Region . This small public school is located in Sheldon, Iowa, and it awarded 8 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Northwest Iowa Community College is $6,540. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,840. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Northwest Iowa Community College accumulate an average of $14,120 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 68% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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7 Total Awards
$5,862 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,935 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #6, Minnesota State Community and Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their undergraduate certificate. Fergus Falls, Minnesota is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 7 students in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $5,862 to cover tuition and fees at M State. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,935 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 43% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 49% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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4 Total Awards

Northwest Kansas Technical College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in Goodland, Kansas, the very small public school handed out 4 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

Around 25% of those degree recipients were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 14% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#8

Moberly Area Community College

Moberly, Missouri
3 Total Awards
$6,150 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,314 Avg Student Debt

Moberly Area Community College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate computer science programs. Located in Moberly, Missouri, the small public school awarded 3 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students 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. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $15,314 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 86% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Moberly Area Community College Report

#8

Riverland Community College

Austin, Minnesota
3 Total Awards
$6,060 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,511 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #8, Riverland Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their undergraduate certificate. Riverland Community College is located in Austin, Minnesota and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 3 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

The average tuition and fees at Riverland Community College is $6,060. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Riverland Community College accumulate an average of $19,511 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 33% 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.

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2 Total Awards
$5,910 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,612 Avg Student Debt

Alexandria Technical & Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region list. ATCC is located in Alexandria, Minnesota and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

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. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $17,612 in loans while pursuing their degree.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 48% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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1 Total Awards

American Business and Technology University ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in St Joseph, Missouri, the very small private for-profit school handed out 1 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, American College of Technology is an excellent choice, since the school is online.

Full American Business and Technology University Report

#11

Ridgewater College

Willmar, Minnesota
1 Total Awards
$5,914 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,133 Avg Student Debt

Ridgewater College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #11 on the list. Ridgewater College is a small public school situated in Willmar, Minnesota. It awarded 1 undergraduate certificates 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, undergraduate certificate students take out $16,133 in loans while pursuing their degree.

In 2019-2020 about 60% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#13

Cowley County Community College

Arkansas City, Kansas
$3,750 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,137 Avg Student Debt

Cowley County Community College ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region list.

Students from Kansas who attend Cowley College full time pay an average of $3,750 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,190. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Cowley College accumulate an average of $12,137 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 67% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Cowley County Community College Report

$3,720 Average Tuition & Fees

Allen County Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #13 on the list.

If you want to attend Allen Community College, expect to pay an average of $3,720 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid.

In 2019-2020 about 76% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Allen County Community College Report

#13

Minnesota State College Southeast

Winona, Minnesota
1 Total Awards
$6,562 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,002 Avg Student Debt

Minnesota State College Southeast did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #13 on the list. Minnesota State College Southeast is a small public school located in Winona, Minnesota that handed out 1 undergraduate certificates 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, undergraduate certificate students take out $18,002 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 59% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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$4,000 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,677 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #13, Neosho County Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their undergraduate certificate.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $4,000 to cover tuition and fees at Neosho County Community College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $14,677 in loans while pursuing their degree.

In 2019-2020 about 42% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 17 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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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