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2023 Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Nebraska

18 Colleges
$51,915 Avg Salary
$29,471 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer & Information Sciences School for You

In 2020-2021, computer and information sciences students earned 1,395 degrees and certificates from a Nebraska school, making the subject the 5th in the state.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. 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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Nebraska ranking. This report analyzed 18 schools in Nebraska to see which ones were the most popular programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer & Information Sciences program at each school on the list.

Check out the computer and information sciences programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Nebraska.

#1

Bellevue University

Bellevue, NE

Our analysis found Bellevue University to be the most popular school for computer and information sciences students who want to pursue a degree in Nebraska. Located in the large suburb of Bellevue, Bellevue University is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

Computer & Information Sciences majors at Bellevue University take out an average of $29,225 in student loans while working on their egree.

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The excellent programs at University of Nebraska at Omaha helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer and information sciences schools in Nebraska. UNOMAHA is a large public school located in the city of Omaha.

The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at UNOMAHA take out is $21,500.

Full Computer & Information Sciences at University of Nebraska at Omaha Report

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Nebraska - Lincoln. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Nebraska list. Located in the city of Lincoln, UNL is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at UNL take out is $18,705.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Metropolitan Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Nebraska list. Located in the city of Omaha, MCC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at MCC take out is $13,372.

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#5

Central Community College

Grand Island, NE

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Central Community College is a great place for computer and information sciences students. Central Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Grand Island.

After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from Central Community College carry an average student debt load of $10,913.

Full Computer & Information Sciences at Central Community College Report

Southeast Community College Area came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Nebraska ranking. Located in the city of Lincoln, Southeast Community College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

While working on their degree, computer and information sciences majors at Southeast Community College accumulate an average of around $21,625 in student debt.

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With a ranking of #7, Northeast Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer and information sciences students. Northeast is a moderately-sized public school located in the remote town of Norfolk.

The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at Northeast take out is $11,885.

Full Computer & Information Sciences at Northeast Community College Report

Western Nebraska Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for computer and information sciences students. It came in at #8 on the list. WNCC is a small public school located in the remote town of Scottsbluff.

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#9

Wayne State College

Wayne, NE

Wayne State College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Nebraska ranking. Located in the town of Wayne, WSC is a public school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at WSC take out is $18,500.

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University of Nebraska at Kearney ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Nebraska list. Located in the distant town of Kearney, UNK is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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Best Computer & Information Sciences Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Kansas 1,206
Minnesota 3,852
Iowa 1,713
South Dakota 615
Missouri 3,607
North Dakota 314

Computer & Information Sciences Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700
Computer Software & Applications 14,336
Computer Programming 11,939
Computer Systems Analysis 2,338
Data Processing 1,955
Other Computer & Information Sciences 1,755
Data Entry 552

Related Major Annual Graduates
Engineering 198,468
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 177,778
Engineering Technologies 85,188
Mathematics & Statistics 52,396
Physical Sciences 50,306

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 18 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 Almonroth.

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