2023 Most Popular 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. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. 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 Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. This report analyzed 122 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Our 2023 rankings named Metropolitan Community College the most popular school in the Plains States Region for computer science students working on their associate degree. This fairly large public school is located in Omaha, Nebraska, and it awarded 118 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Nebraska who attend MCC full time pay an average of $3,195 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $4,680. On average, associate degree students take out $13,886 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 14% were women.
MCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 68% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Minneapolis Community and Technical College is a great place for computer science students working on their associate degree. Minneapolis Community and Technical College is a medium-sized public school situated in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It awarded 93 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at Minneapolis Community and Technical College is $5,906. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Minneapolis Community and Technical College accumulate an average of $26,611 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 25% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Minneapolis Community and Technical College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 47% took at least some of their classes online.
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The excellent associate degree programs at Des Moines Area Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer science schools in the Plains States Region . DMACC is a large public school situated in Ankeny, Iowa. It awarded 80 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, associate degree students take out $16,614 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 19% were women.
Online courses are available at DMACC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 63% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
The excellent associate degree programs at Southeast Community College Area helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer science schools in the Plains States Region . Lincoln, Nebraska is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 74 students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Nebraska pay an average of $3,192 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Southeast Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $3,780. On average, associate degree students take out $17,475 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 11% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Southeast Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 42% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. MCC is a fairly large public school situated in Kansas City, Missouri. It awarded 73 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, associate degree students take out $16,587 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 22% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at MCC. In 2019-2020 about 92% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Hennepin 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. Located in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, the small public school awarded 72 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $5,741 to cover tuition and fees at Hennepin Technical 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 $22,067 in student loans. Around 14% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Hennepin Technical College does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 64% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #6, Century College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their associate degree. Century College is located in White Bear Lake, Minnesota and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 72 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees at Century College is $5,907. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,559 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 17% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Century College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 91% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Southeast Technical College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer science programs. Located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the small public school handed out 58 associate degree awards 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. On average, associate degree students take out $20,480 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 17% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Southeast Tech does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 45% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Kirkwood Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Kirkwood Community College is a fairly large public school situated in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. It awarded 57 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Kirkwood Community College is $5,308. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,072. Associate Degree recipients from Kirkwood Community College accumulate an average of $19,972 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 12% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Kirkwood Community College does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 86% took at least some of their classes online.
Anoka-Ramsey 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 #10 on the list. Anoka-Ramsey Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Coon Rapids, Minnesota that handed out 56 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus, expect to pay an average of $5,515 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,645 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 16% were women.
Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 48% took at least some of their classes online.
Saint Paul College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer science programs. Saint Paul College is a medium-sized public school located in Saint Paul, Minnesota that handed out 55 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $6,041 to cover tuition and fees at Saint Paul College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, associate degree students take out $23,862 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 18% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Saint Paul College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 75% took at least some of their classes online.
Ozarks Technical Community College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer science programs. OTC is a public institution located in Springfield, Missouri. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 54 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Missouri who attend OTC full time pay an average of $4,924 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,028. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,198 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 9% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at OTC. In fact, around 43% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Johnson County Community College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Johnson County Community College is a fairly large public school located in Overland Park, Kansas that handed out 53 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at JCCC is $2,688. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,352. On average, associate degree students take out $15,979 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 17% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at JCCC. In 2019-2020 about 84% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Normandale 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 #14 on the list. This medium-sized public school is located in Bloomington, Minnesota, and it awarded 51 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $5,789 to cover tuition and fees at Normandale 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 $20,674 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 18% were women.
Normandale Community College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 92% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Saint Louis Community College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Saint Louis Community College is located in Saint Louis, Missouri and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 44 associate degrees to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $5,295 in tuition and fees if they attend Saint Louis Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,155. On average, associate degree students take out $13,964 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 27% were women.
Saint Louis Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 80% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Minnesota State Community and 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 #15 on the list. M State is located in Fergus Falls, Minnesota and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 44 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees at M State is $5,862. 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 $20,514 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 16% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at M State. In 2019-2020 about 49% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #17, St Charles Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their associate degree. St Charles Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Cottleville, Missouri that handed out 43 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Missouri who attend SCC full time pay an average of $5,190 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,900. Associate Degree recipients from SCC accumulate an average of $15,948 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 14% were women.
One thing to take note of is that SCC does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 47% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Grantham University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Grantham University is a medium-sized private for-profit school located in Lenexa, Kansas that handed out 42 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
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. Associate Degree recipients from Grantham University accumulate an average of $23,791 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 29% were women.
Since Grantham 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.
With a ranking of #19, Bismarck State College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their associate degree. Located in Bismarck, North Dakota, the small public school awarded 41 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from North Dakota pay an average of $4,926 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend BSC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,930. On average, associate degree students take out $17,120 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 12% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at BSC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 66% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #20, St Cloud Technical and Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their associate degree. St Cloud Technical and Community College is a small public school located in Saint Cloud, Minnesota that handed out 39 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at St Cloud Technical and Community College is $5,874. 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 $20,104 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 10% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at St Cloud Technical and Community College. In fact, around 75% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
State Technical College of Missouri came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. STC is a small public school situated in Linn, Missouri. It awarded 32 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Missouri who attend STC full time pay an average of $7,095 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $12,780. On average, associate degree students take out $13,443 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 16% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at STC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 21% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #22, Dunwoody College of Technology did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their associate degree. Dunwoody College of Technology is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 31 associate degrees to qualified students.
If you want to attend Dunwoody College of Technology, expect to pay an average of $23,863 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,479 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 6% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Dunwoody College of Technology. In fact, around 92% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Butler Community College ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Butler Community College is a medium-sized public school located in El Dorado, Kansas that handed out 31 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Kansas pay an average of $4,176 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Butler CC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,976. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,517 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 23% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Butler CC does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 35% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Indian Hills Community College came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. IHCC is a small public school situated in Ottumwa, Iowa. It awarded 30 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Associate Degree recipients from IHCC accumulate an average of $17,117 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 20% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at IHCC. During the 2019-2020 year, about 36% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #25, Hawkeye Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their associate degree. Hawkeye Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Waterloo, Iowa. It awarded 29 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Hawkeye Community College is $5,977. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,524. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,368 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 10% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Hawkeye Community College does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 41% took at least some of their classes online.
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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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