2023 Most Popular Computer Programming Schools in the Plains States Region
Finding the Best Computer Programming 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Computer Programming Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. This report analyzed 61 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones were the most popular programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer Programming program at each school on the list.
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2023 Most Popular Computer Programming Schools in the Plains States Region
Check out the programming programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Plains States Region .
Top 10 Most Popular Computer Programming Schools
Our analysis found Fort Hays State University to be the most popular school for computer programming students who want to pursue a degree in the Plains States Region . FHSU is a fairly large public school located in the remote town of Hays.
On average, programming graduates from FHSU take out $29,125 in student loans while working on their degree.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend North Hennepin Community College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Programming Schools in the Plains States Region list. North Hennepin Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Brooklyn Park.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Des Moines Area Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Programming Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the large suburb of Ankeny, DMACC is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Minneapolis Community and Technical College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Programming Schools in the Plains States Region list. Minneapolis Community and Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the large city of Minneapolis.
The average amount in student loans that programming majors at Minneapolis Community and Technical College take out is $20,985.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Maryville University of Saint Louis is a great place for computer programming students. Maryville U is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Saint Louis.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Bellevue University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Programming Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the large suburb of Bellevue, Bellevue University is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
After completing their degree, programming graduates from Bellevue University carry an average student debt load of $26,438.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Programming Schools in the Plains States Region list. MCC is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Kansas City.
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Ozarks Technical Community College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer programming programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Springfield, OTC is a public college with a fairly large student population.
On average, programming graduates from OTC take out $14,750 in student loans while working on their degree.
Kirkwood Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for computer programming students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Cedar Rapids, Kirkwood Community College is a public college with a large student population.
St Charles Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Programming Schools in the Plains States Region list. SCC is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of Cottleville.
Honorable Mentions
Here are some additional popular schools for Computer Programming students in the Plains States Region that almost earned our Most Popular Computer Programming Schools in the Plains States Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Southwestern College | Winfield, KS |
| 12 | Johnson County Community College | Overland Park, KS |
Best Computer Programming Colleges by State
Explore the best computer programming schools for a specific state in the Plains States region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 270 |
| Minnesota | 142 |
| Kansas | 237 |
| Iowa | 130 |
| Nebraska | 72 |
| South Dakota | 20 |
Majors Related to Programming
Computer Programming is one of 10 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Majors Related to Programming
| 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 25 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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