2023 Most Popular Online Information Science Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
Finding the Most Popular Online Information Science Associate Degree 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 Most Popular Online Information Science Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. This report analyzed 3 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones were the most popular online associate degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.
Featured IS 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.
2023 Most Popular Online Information Science Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Online Information Science Associate Degree Colleges.
Most Popular Online Plains States Region Schools for an Associate in Information Science
Our 2023 rankings named Dakota State University the most popular online school in the Plains States Region for information science students working on their associate degree. Located in the distant town of Madison, Dakota State is a public college with a small student population.
Of the 8 students majoring in IS at Dakota State, 75% are male and 25% are female.
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The in-demand online associate degree programs at Alexandria Technical & Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best information science schools in the Plains States Region . ATCC is a small public school located in the remote town of Alexandria.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means North Hennepin Community College is a great place for information science students working on their online associate degree. North Hennepin Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of Brooklyn Park.
Request InformationMost Popular Online Information Science Colleges by State
Explore the most popular online 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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Other Related IS 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.
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 3 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 The Opte Project.
More about our data sources and methodologies.