2023 Most Popular Information Science Graduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region
Finding the Best Information Science Graduate Certificate 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.
The Most Popular Information Science Graduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in the Plains States Region to see which graduate certificate programs were the most popular 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 Graduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Information Science Graduate Certificate Colleges.
Most Popular Plains States Region Schools for a Postbaccalaureate Certificates in Information Science
Our 2023 rankings named Dakota State University the most popular school in the Plains States Region for information science students working on their graduate certificate. Located in the town of Madison, Dakota State is a public school with a small student population.
Of the 7 students majoring in IS at Dakota State, 71% are male and 29% are female.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Missouri University of Science and Technology. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Information Science Graduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region list. Missouri University of Science and Technology is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Rolla.
Women make up 20% of the IS majors at the school.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Nebraska at Omaha. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Information Science Graduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region list. UNOMAHA is a large public school located in the large city of Omaha.
Women make up 25% of the IS majors at the school.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is a great place for information science students working on their graduate certificate. Located in the city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public school with a very large student population.
Women make up 33% of the IS majors at the school.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Northwestern - St Paul is a great place for information science students working on their graduate certificate. Northwestern is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Paul.
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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 5 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.