2023 Most Popular Information Science Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
Finding the Best 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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Information Science Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 7 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Information Science program at each school on the list.
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 Information Science Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
Check out the IS associate degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Plains States Region .
Most Popular Plains States Region Schools for an Associate in Information Science
Our 2023 rankings named Century College the most popular school in the Plains States Region for information science students working on their associate degree. Century College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of White Bear Lake.
Of the 11 students majoring in IS at Century College, 91% are male and 9% are female.
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The in-demand associate degree programs at Dakota State University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular information science schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the town of Madison, Dakota State is a public school 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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Out of the 7 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Alexandria Technical & Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. ATCC is a small public school located in the remote town of Alexandria.
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Out of the 7 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Barton County Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the rural area of Great Bend, Barton Community College is a public college with a small student population.
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The in-demand associate degree programs at Newman University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular information science schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the large city of Wichita, Newman University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend North Hennepin Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Information Science Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. North Hennepin Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of Brooklyn Park.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Rochester Community and Technical College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Information Science Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the medium-sized city of Rochester, Rochester Community and Technical College is a public college with a small student population.
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Request InformationBest Information Science Colleges by State
Explore the best information science colleges 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 |
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 7 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.