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

17 Colleges
$38,910 Avg Salary
$37,394 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Software & Applications Bachelor's Degree School for You

Computer Software & Applications is the #82 most popular major in the country with 14,336 degrees and certificates awarded 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. 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Computer Software Applications Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. This report analyzed 17 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer Software & Applications program at each school on the list.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for computer software majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.

#1

Dakota State University

Madison, SD

Our analysis found Dakota State University to be the most popular school for computer software and applications students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Plains States Region . Located in the town of Madison, Dakota State is a public school with a small student population.

About 22% of the students majoring in computer software at the school are women while 78% are male.

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#2

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles, MO

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Lindenwood University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer software and applications schools in the Plains States Region . Lindenwood University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Charles.

Women make up 56% of the computer software majors at the school.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, computer software majors at Lindenwood University accumulate an average of around $27,628 in student debt.

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#3

University of Dubuque

Dubuque, IA

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Dubuque is a great place for computer software and applications students working on their bachelor’s degree. UD is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Dubuque.

Women make up 65% of the computer software majors at the school.

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Out of the 17 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Northwest Missouri State University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Northwest is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Maryville.

About 40% of the students majoring in computer software at the school are women while 60% are male.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, computer software graduates from Northwest carry an average student debt load of $25,320.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of St Thomas Minnesota. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Software Applications Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the city of Saint Paul, UST MN is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

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University of Minnesota - Duluth landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree computer software and applications programs. UMN Duluth is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Duluth.

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#7

Capella University

Minneapolis, MN

Capella University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer software and applications students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the city of Minneapolis, Capella University is a private for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 50% of the computer software majors at the school.

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#8

Hastings College

Hastings, NE

Hastings College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Software Applications Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the town of Hastings, Hastings is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Hastings College Report

#10

Creighton University

Omaha, NE

Creighton University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer software and applications students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Creighton is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Omaha.

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Best Computer Software & Applications Colleges by State

Explore the best computer software and applications colleges for a specific state in the Plains States region.

State Degrees Awarded
Missouri 62
Minnesota 216
Kansas 14
Iowa 71
Nebraska 5
North Dakota 9
South Dakota 38

One of 10 majors within the area of study, computer software and applications has other similar majors worth exploring.

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 17 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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