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2023 Most Popular Online Computer Information Systems Schools in the Plains States Region

19 Colleges
$54,997 Avg Salary
$35,909 Avg Student Debt

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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Online Computer Information Systems Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. This report analyzed 19 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones were the most popular online programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for CIS majors pursuing an online .

#1

Park University

Parkville, MO

Our analysis found Park University to be the most popular school for computer information systems students who want to pursue an online degree in the Plains States Region . Located in the large suburb of Parkville, Park University is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

CIS majors at Park University take out an average of $37,125 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#2

Capella University

Minneapolis, MN

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Capella University is a great place for computer information systems students pursuing an online degree. Capella University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the large city of Minneapolis.

CIS majors at Capella University take out an average of $38,545 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#3

Bellevue University

Bellevue, NE

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Bellevue University is a great place for computer information systems students pursuing an online degree. Bellevue University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Bellevue.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Bellevue University take out is $28,125.

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#4

Central Community College

Grand Island, NE

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Central Community College is a great place for computer information systems students pursuing an online degree. Located in the small city of Grand Island, Central Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

On average, CIS graduates from Central Community College take out $10,913 in student loans while working on their degree.

Full Computer Information Systems at Central Community College Report

#6

Dakota State University

Madison, SD

With a ranking of #6, Dakota State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer information systems students. Dakota State is a small public school located in the distant town of Madison.

After completing their degree, CIS graduates from Dakota State carry an average student debtload of $27,000.

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University of Missouri - Columbia ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Information Systems Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the midsize city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public college with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, CIS majors at Mizzou accumulate an average of around $23,777 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $423.

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American Business and Technology University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Information Systems Schools in the Plains States Region list. American College of Technology is a small private for-profit school located in the city of St Joseph.

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University of Missouri - St Louis came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer Information Systems Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, UMSL is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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#10

Southeast Missouri State University

Cape Girardeau, MO

Southeast Missouri State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for computer information systems students. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the small city of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri State University is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

After completing their degree, CIS graduates from Southeast Missouri State University carry an average student debtload of $19,000.

Full Computer Information Systems at Southeast Missouri State University Report

Explore the most popular online computer information systems schools 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

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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 19 schools only.

  • 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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