2023 Best Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
Finding the Best Computer Science Bachelor's Degree School for You
Computer Science is the #12 most popular major in the country with 59,565 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 36 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 Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for compsci majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.
Top 10 Best Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Washington University in St Louis to be the best school for computer science students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Plains States Region . WUSTL is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Saint Louis.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, compsci graduates from WUSTL carry an average student debtload of $15,740.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Carleton College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Carleton is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Northfield.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Grinnell College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer science schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the town of Grinnell, Grinnell is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Saint Johns University is a great place for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree. SJU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Collegeville.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend St Olaf College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the town of Northfield, St. Olaf is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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Saint Cloud State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the city of Saint Cloud, St. Cloud State University is a public college with a fairly large student population.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, compsci graduates from St. Cloud State University carry an average student debtload of $25,144.
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University of Minnesota - Twin Cities ranked #7 on this year’s Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. UMN Twin Cities is a very large public school located in the large city of Minneapolis.
On average, compsci graduates from UMN Twin Cities take out $20,275 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $200, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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University of St Thomas Minnesota came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. UST MN is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Paul.
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With a ranking of #9, Luther College did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the town of Decorah, Luther is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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Iowa State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the city of Ames, Iowa State is a public college with a fairly large student population.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, compsci majors at Iowa State accumulate an average of around $22,554 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $236.
Request InformationBest Computer Science Colleges by State
Explore the best computer science schools for a specific state in the Plains States region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 1,360 |
| Minnesota | 1,411 |
| Kansas | 229 |
| Iowa | 755 |
| Nebraska | 122 |
| North Dakota | 113 |
| South Dakota | 38 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to CompSci
Computer Science is one of 10 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 88,434 |
| 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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