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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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 analysis found Alexandria Technical & Community College to be the best school for information science students who want to pursue a degree in the Plains States Region . ATCC is a small public school located in the town of Alexandria.
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Out of the 17 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Missouri University of Science and Technology landed the # 2 spot on the list. Missouri University of Science and Technology is a medium-sized public school located in the remote 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.
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 large city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public college with a fairly 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.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Dakota State University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Information Science Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the town of Madison, Dakota State is a public college with a small student population.
University of Nebraska at Omaha ranked #6 on this year’s Best Information Science Schools in the Plains States Region list. UNOMAHA is a 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.
Bellevue University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for information science students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the suburb of Bellevue, Bellevue University is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
Normandale Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for information science students. It came in at #8 on the list. Normandale Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Bloomington.
Full Information Science at Normandale Community College Report
Fort Hays State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for information science students. It came in at #9 on the list. FHSU is a large public school located in the town of Hays.
IS majors at FHSU take out an average of $25,990 in student loans while working on their egree.
Full Information Science at Fort Hays State University Report
Metropolitan State University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Information Science Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Metro State is a moderately-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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Best 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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