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Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region

2023 Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region

40 Colleges
$55,862 Avg Salary
$29,573 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 88,434 computer information systems students received a degree or certificate, making the major the #9 most popular in the country.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. As online education oppotunities 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 a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 40 schools in the Plains States Region to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for CIS majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.

Top 10 Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Schools

#1

Macalester College

Saint Paul, MN

Our 2023 rankings named Macalester College the best school in the Plains States Region for computer information systems students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large city of Saint Paul, Macalester is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, CIS graduates from Macalester carry an average student debtload of $19,016.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Missouri - Columbia is a great place for computer information systems students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the midsize city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public school with a very large student population.

Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $423.

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Out of the 40 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Nebraska - Lincoln landed the # 3 spot on the list. UNL is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Lincoln.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at UNL take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $20,053.

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#4

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, MO

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Saint Louis University is a great place for computer information systems students working on their bachelor’s degree. SLU is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Saint Louis.

CIS majors at SLU take out an average of $36,710 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Missouri University of Science and Technology is a great place for computer information systems students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the town of Rolla, Missouri University of Science and Technology is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, CIS graduates from Missouri University of Science and Technology carry an average student debtload of $23,165. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $376.

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#6

Drake University

Des Moines, IA

Drake University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer information systems students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Drake is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Des Moines.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, CIS majors at Drake accumulate an average of around $22,224 in student debt.

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#7

Dakota State University

Madison, SD

Dakota State University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Dakota State is a small public school located in the town of Madison.

CIS majors at Dakota State take out an average of $29,639 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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Minnesota State University - Mankato did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer information systems students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State Mankato is a public school with a fairly large student population.

On average, CIS graduates from Minnesota State Mankato take out $21,429 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#9

Kansas State University

Manhattan, KS

Kansas State University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the city of Manhattan, K -State is a public school with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at K -State take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $23,868. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $273.

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Iowa State University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree computer information systems programs. Located in the city of Ames, Iowa State is a public school with a very large student population.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, CIS majors at Iowa State accumulate an average of around $24,740 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $219.

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Best Computer Information Systems Colleges by State

Explore the best computer information systems colleges for a specific state in the Plains States region.

State Degrees Awarded
Missouri 1,395
Minnesota 681
Kansas 387
Iowa 490
Nebraska 602
North Dakota 96
South Dakota 243

Computer Information Systems is one of 10 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700
Computer Software & Applications 14,336

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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).

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