2023 Best Information Science Schools in the Plains States Region
Finding the Best Information Science School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, information science was ranked #57 in the country. In fact 18,325 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Information Science Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. This report analyzed 17 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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Featured Information Science Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BS in Computer Information Systems
Use technology to drive crucial business strategies with the online BS in Computer Information Systems program at Southern New Hampshire University.
AS in Information Technologies
Gain the specialized knowledge and critical-thinking skills required to begin a career in tech with this online associate degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
BA in Information Technologies
Gain a well-rounded education while preparing for a career in IT with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
2023 Best Information Science Schools in the Plains States Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for IS majors pursuing a .
Top 10 Best Information Science Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Alexandria Technical & Community College the best school in the Plains States Region for information science students. ATCC is a small public school located in the remote town of Alexandria.
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The excellent programs at Missouri University of Science and Technology helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best information science schools in the Plains States Region . Missouri University of Science and Technology is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Rolla.
While working on their degree, IS majors at Missouri University of Science and Technology accumulate an average of around $25,000 in student debt.
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Out of the 17 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public school with a very large student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Luther College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Information Science Schools in the Plains States Region list. Luther is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Decorah.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Dakota State University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Information Science Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the town of Madison, Dakota State is a public school with a small student population.
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University of Nebraska at Omaha came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Information Science Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. UNOMAHA is a fairly large public school located in the city of Omaha.
While working on their degree, IS majors at UNOMAHA accumulate an average of around $22,500 in student debt.
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Bellevue University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best information science programs. Located in the suburb of Bellevue, Bellevue University is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
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Normandale Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Information Science Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Normandale Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Bloomington.
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Fort Hays State University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Information Science Schools in the Plains States Region list. FHSU is a large public school located in the remote town of Hays.
IS majors at FHSU take out an average of $25,990 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Metropolitan State University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best information science programs. Metro State is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Saint Paul.
After completing their degree, IS graduates from Metro State carry an average student debtload of $27,408.
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Request InformationBest Information Science Colleges by State
Explore the best information science schools for a specific state in the Plains States region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 90 |
| Minnesota | 141 |
| Kansas | 75 |
| Iowa | 19 |
| Nebraska | 187 |
| North Dakota | 2 |
| South Dakota | 58 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to IS
Information 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 |
| Computer Science | 59,565 |
| Information Technology | 40,555 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 14,700 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 14,336 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 17 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to The Opte Project.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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