2023 Most Popular Online Computer Science Schools in the Plains States Region
Finding the Most Popular Online Computer Science 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Online Computer Science Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 11 schools in the Plains States Region to see which online programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.
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2023 Most Popular Online Computer Science Schools in the Plains States Region
Check out the online compsci programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Plains States Region .
Top 10 Most Popular Online Computer Science Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Grantham University the most popular online school in the Plains States Region for computer science students. Located in the small city of Lenexa, Grantham University is a private for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
On average, compsci graduates from Grantham University take out $30,627 in student loans while working on their degree.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Missouri - St Louis is a great place for computer science students pursuing an online degree. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, UMSL is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that compsci majors at UMSL take out is $27,865.
Full Computer Science at University of Missouri - St Louis Report
The excellent online programs at Saint Cloud State University 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 small city of Saint Cloud, St. Cloud State University is a public college with a large student population.
The average amount in student loans that compsci majors at St. Cloud State University take out is $27,000.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend North Hennepin Community College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the large suburb of Brooklyn Park, North Hennepin Community College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
After completing their degree, compsci graduates from North Hennepin Community College carry an average student debtload of $23,000.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Central Methodist University - College of Graduate & Extended Studies. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the town of Fayette, CMU CGES is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Missouri University of Science and Technology did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for computer science students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the town of Rolla, Missouri University of Science and Technology is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Full Computer Science at Missouri University of Science and Technology Report
Lake Area Technical Institute landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer science programs. LATI is a small public school located in the town of Watertown.
After completing their degree, compsci graduates from LATI carry an average student debtload of $14,250.
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Rasmussen University - Minnesota came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer Science Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Rasmussen University - Minnesota is a small private for-profit school located in the small city of St. Cloud.
CompSci majors at Rasmussen University - Minnesota take out an average of $37,735 in student loans while working on their egree.
Full Computer Science at Rasmussen University - Minnesota Report
Rasmussen University - Kansas landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer science programs. Rasmussen University - Kansas is a small private for-profit school located in the rural area of Topeka.
CompSci majors at Rasmussen University - Kansas take out an average of $37,735 in student loans while working on their egree.
Full Computer Science at Rasmussen University - Kansas Report
With a ranking of #8, Rasmussen University - North Dakota did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer science students. Located in the midsize city of Fargo, Rasmussen University - North Dakota is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
CompSci majors at Rasmussen University - North Dakota take out an average of $37,735 in student loans while working on their egree.
Most Popular Online Computer Science Colleges by State
Explore the most popular online 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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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 11 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 Negative Space.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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