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2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in Kansas

18 Colleges
$57,293 Avg Salary
$44,267 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems School for You

In 2020-2021, 387 degrees and certificates were awarded to computer information systems students who went to a Kansas college or university. This makes it the #22 most popular major in the state.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in Kansas ranking. Our analysis looked at 18 schools in Kansas to see which programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer Information Systems program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Colleges.

#1

University of Kansas

Lawrence, KS

Our analysis found University of Kansas to be the most popular school for computer information systems students who want to pursue a degree in Kansas. Located in the small city of Lawrence, KU is a public school with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at KU take out is $27,000. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $389, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Computer Information Systems at University of Kansas Report

#2

Kansas State University

Manhattan, KS

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Kansas State University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in Kansas list. K -State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Manhattan.

While working on their degree, CIS majors at K -State accumulate an average of around $25,000 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $273, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#3

Grantham University

Lenexa, KS

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Grantham University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in Kansas list. Grantham University is a medium-sized private for-profit school located in the city of Lenexa.

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Out of the 18 schools in Kansas that were part of this year’s ranking, Wichita State University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Wichita, WSU is a public college with a large student population.

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#5

Washburn University

Topeka, KS

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Washburn University is a great place for computer information systems students. Located in the midsize city of Topeka, Washburn University is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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Emporia State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in Kansas ranking. ESU is a moderately-sized public school located in the remote town of Emporia.

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#7

Friends University

Wichita, KS

Friends University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in Kansas list. Located in the large city of Wichita, Friends University is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#8

University of Saint Mary

Leavenworth, KS

With a ranking of #8, University of Saint Mary did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer information systems students. University of St. Mary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the fringe town of Leavenworth.

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Kansas Wesleyan University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for computer information systems students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the town of Salina, Kansas Wesleyan University is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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MidAmerica Nazarene University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer information systems programs. Located in the large suburb of Olathe, MNU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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Best Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

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

One of 10 majors within the area of study, computer information systems has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to CIS

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 18 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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