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2023 Most Popular Computer Programming Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region

10 Colleges
$53,119 Avg Salary
$37,774 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Programming Bachelor's Degree School for You

Out of all the majors we analyze each year, computer programming was ranked #110 in the country. In fact 11,939 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. 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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Computer Programming Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 10 schools in the Plains States Region to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer Programming program at each school on the list.

Check out the programming bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Plains States Region .

Our 2023 rankings named Fort Hays State University the most popular school in the Plains States Region for computer programming students working on their bachelor’s degree. FHSU is a large public school located in the town of Hays.

Of the 154 students majoring in programming at FHSU, 76% are male and 24% are female.

On average, programming graduates from FHSU take out $29,465 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Full Computer Programming at Fort Hays State University Report

#2

Bellevue University

Bellevue, NE

Out of the 10 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Bellevue University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Bellevue, Bellevue University is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.

Women make up 15% of the programming majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that programming majors at Bellevue University take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $27,750.

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#3

Southwestern College

Winfield, KS

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Southwestern College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Programming Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the distant town of Winfield, SC is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Women make up 6% of the programming majors at the school.

Programming majors at SC take out an average of $14,416 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Full Computer Programming at Southwestern College Report

#4

Capella University

Minneapolis, MN

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Capella University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer programming schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the city of Minneapolis, Capella University is a private for-profit school with a very large student population.

Of the 16 students majoring in programming at Capella University, 50% are male and 50% are female.

Full Computer Programming at Capella University Report

#5

Morningside College

Sioux City, IA

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Morningside College is a great place for computer programming students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the small city of Sioux City, Morningside is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

About 29% of the students majoring in programming at the school are women while 71% are male.

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#6

Missouri Valley College

Marshall, MO

Missouri Valley College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer programming students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the remote town of Marshall, Missouri Valley College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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Metropolitan State University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree computer programming programs. Metro State is a medium-sized public school located in the large city of Saint Paul.

Women make up 25% of the programming majors at the school.

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University of Missouri - St Louis landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree computer programming programs. UMSL is a large public school located in the large suburb of Saint Louis.

Women make up 33% of the programming majors at the school.

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Herzing University - Minneapolis landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree computer programming programs. Located in the large suburb of Minneapolis, Herzing University - Minneapolis is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, programming majors at Herzing University - Minneapolis accumulate an average of around $37,403 in student debt.

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Minnesota State University - Mankato ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Programming Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Minnesota State Mankato is a large public school located in the city of Mankato.

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Best Computer Programming Colleges by State

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State Degrees Awarded
Missouri 270
Minnesota 142
Kansas 237
Iowa 130
Nebraska 72
South Dakota 20

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

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 10 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to luis gomes.

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