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

82 Schools Ranked
$5,725 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. 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Computer Science Degree Search has created the Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 82 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones were the most popular undergraduate certificate programs for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

66 Total Awards
$8,136 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,835 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named University of Nebraska at Omaha the most popular school in the Plains States Region for computer science students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Omaha, Nebraska, the fairly large public school handed out 66 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Nebraska pay an average of $8,136 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UNOMAHA. Out-of-state students pay an average of $21,718. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $24,835 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 24% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UNOMAHA does offer online classes for certain majors. 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.

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#2

Wichita Technical Institute

Wichita, Kansas
65 Total Awards
$20,834 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Wichita Technical Institute is a great place for computer science students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Wichita, Kansas, the small private for-profit school awarded 65 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from WTI accumulate an average of $20,834 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 12% of those degree recipients were women.

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#3

Ozarks Technical Community College

Springfield, Missouri
48 Total Awards
$4,924 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,017 Avg Student Debt

The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Ozarks Technical 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 . Ozarks Technical Community College is a fairly large public school located in Springfield, Missouri that handed out 48 undergraduate certificates 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. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from OTC accumulate an average of $18,017 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 8% were women.

Online courses are available at OTC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 43% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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39 Total Awards
$5,906 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,137 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Minneapolis Community and Technical College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region list. Minneapolis Community and Technical College is a medium-sized public school situated in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It awarded 39 undergraduate certificates 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. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,137 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 54% were women.

Minneapolis Community and Technical 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 fact, around 47% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#5

Southeast Technical College

Sioux Falls, South Dakota
35 Total Awards
$7,650 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,041 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 82 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Southeast Technical College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Southeast Tech is located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 35 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

If you want to attend Southeast Tech, expect to pay an average of $7,650 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $20,041 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 14% were women.

Southeast Tech does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 45% took at least some of their classes online.

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#6

Johnson County Community College

Overland Park, Kansas
34 Total Awards
$2,688 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,810 Avg Student Debt

Johnson 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 #6 on the list. Johnson County Community College is a fairly large public school located in Overland Park, Kansas that handed out 34 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $2,688 in tuition and fees if they attend JCCC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,352. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,810 in student loans. Around 26% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since JCCC does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 84% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#7

Anoka Technical College

Anoka, Minnesota
32 Total Awards
$6,075 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,931 Avg Student Debt

Anoka Technical College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate computer science programs. Anoka Technical College is a small public school situated in Anoka, Minnesota. It awarded 32 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at Anoka Technical College is $6,075. 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 $17,931 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 22% of those degree recipients were women.

Anoka Technical College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 47% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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31 Total Awards
$8,323 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,419 Avg Student Debt

Washburn Institute of Technology 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 #8 on the list. Washburn Tech is located in Topeka, Kansas and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 31 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

The average tuition and fees at Washburn Tech is $8,323. 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 Washburn Tech accumulate an average of $12,419 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 3% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Washburn Tech does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 1% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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28 Total Awards
$4,802 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,541 Avg Student Debt

Western Iowa Tech Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Sioux City, Iowa is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 28 students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $4,802 in tuition and fees if they attend Western Iowa Tech Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $4,826. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Western Iowa Tech Community College accumulate an average of $12,541 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 4% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Western Iowa Tech Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 53% took at least some of their classes online.

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#9

Central Community College

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

Central 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 #9 on the list. Central Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Grand Island, Nebraska. It awarded 28 undergraduate certificates 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. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $10,103 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 14% were women.

One thing to take note of is that Central Community College does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 69% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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24 Total Awards
$13,541 Avg Student Debt

Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region list. Kansas City, Missouri is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 24 students in 2020-2021.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,541 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 17% were women.

Online courses are available at MCC, 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, 92% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#12

Lake Superior College

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

Lake Superior College ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region list. This small public school is located in Duluth, Minnesota, and it awarded 23 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

LSC does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $5,616. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,488 in student loans. Around 35% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at LSC. In fact, around 47% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#13

University of Missouri - St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
21 Total Awards
$21,862 Avg Student Debt

University of Missouri - St Louis ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region list. UMSL is located in Saint Louis, Missouri and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 21 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,862 in student loans. Around 24% of those degree recipients were women.

UMSL 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. 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.

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#13

Saint Louis Community College

Saint Louis, Missouri
21 Total Awards
$5,295 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,823 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #13, Saint Louis Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their undergraduate certificate. Saint Louis Community College is a fairly large public school situated in Saint Louis, Missouri. It awarded 21 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Saint Louis Community College is $5,295. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,155. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $15,823 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 19% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Saint Louis Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 80% took at least some of their classes online.

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19 Total Awards
$16,511 Avg Student Debt

Des Moines Area Community College ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region list. DMACC is located in Ankeny, Iowa and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 19 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $16,511 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 37% were women.

One thing to take note of is that DMACC does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 63% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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17 Total Awards
$5,963 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,553 Avg Student Debt

Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate computer science programs. Located in Wichita, Kansas, the small public school awarded 17 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Kansas pay an average of $5,963 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend WSU Tech. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,875. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,553 in student loans. Around 24% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at WSU Tech, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 48% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#17

Hawkeye Community College

Waterloo, Iowa
16 Total Awards
$5,977 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,286 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #17, Hawkeye Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Waterloo, Iowa, the medium-sized public school handed out 16 undergraduate certificate awards 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. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $15,286 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 13% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at Hawkeye 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, 41% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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13 Total Awards
$16,753 Avg Student Debt

Eastern Iowa Community College District landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate computer science programs. Davenport, Iowa is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 13 students in 2020-2021.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $16,753 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 8% were women.

Eastern Iowa Community Colleges does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 61% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#19

Western Nebraska Community College

Scottsbluff, Nebraska
12 Total Awards
$2,976 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,872 Avg Student Debt

Western Nebraska 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 #19 on the list. WNCC is a public institution located in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. The school has a small population, and it awarded 12 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Nebraska pay an average of $2,976 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend WNCC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $3,072. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from WNCC accumulate an average of $16,872 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 17% were women.

WNCC 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 55% took at least some of their classes online.

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#20

Hennepin Technical College

Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
10 Total Awards
$5,741 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,758 Avg Student Debt

Hennepin Technical College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Hennepin Technical College is located in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 10 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

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. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Hennepin Technical College accumulate an average of $16,758 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 20% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at Hennepin Technical College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 64% took at least some of their classes online.

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#21

Western Dakota Technical Institute

Rapid City, South Dakota
9 Total Awards
$8,332 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,540 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #21, Western Dakota Technical Institute did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their undergraduate certificate. Western Dakota Tech is located in Rapid City, South Dakota and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 9 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

If you want to attend Western Dakota Tech, expect to pay an average of $8,332 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Western Dakota Tech accumulate an average of $17,540 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 22% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at Western Dakota Tech, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 43% took at least some of their classes online.

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#21

East Central College

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

With a ranking of #21, East Central College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their undergraduate certificate. East Central College is a public institution located in Union, Missouri. The school has a small population, and it awarded 9 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $4,392 in tuition and fees if they attend East Central College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,168. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,180 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 22% were women.

Online courses are available at East Central College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 49% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#21

Southeastern Community College

West Burlington, Iowa
9 Total Awards
$6,090 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,255 Avg Student Debt

Southeastern Community College landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate computer science programs. West Burlington, Iowa is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 9 students in 2020-2021.

Students from Iowa who attend Southeastern Community College full time pay an average of $6,090 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,240. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $15,255 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Southeastern Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 49% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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

Northwest Iowa 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 #24 on the list. Northwest Iowa Community College is located in Sheldon, Iowa and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 8 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Northwest Iowa Community College is $6,540. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,840. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,120 in student loans. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.

Northwest Iowa 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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 68% took at least some of their classes online.

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

Minnesota State Community and Technical College landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate computer science programs. Located in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, the medium-sized public school handed out 7 undergraduate certificate 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. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from M State accumulate an average of $13,935 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 43% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at M State. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 49% took at least some of their classes online.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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