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Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value MIS Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking - to help you make that decision.
Management Information Systems is the 73rd most popular major in the country with 13,680 degrees awarded in 2020-2021. In 2019-2020, management information systems graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $57,647 and had an average of $24,340 in loans still to pay off.
Across the Plains States region, there were 778 management information systems graduates with average earnings and debt of $56,586 and $27,070 respectively.
For this year’s “Best Value MIS Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking, we looked at 41 colleges that offer a degree in management information systems. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great management information systems programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.
When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the management information systems program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we’ve developed a number of rankings, including this “Best Value MIS Schools in the Plains States Region” list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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Best Value MIS Schools in the Plains States Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value MIS Schools in the Plains States Region.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Bellevue University. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Best Value MIS Schools in the Plains States Region list. Bellevue University is a fairly large school located in Bellevue, Nebraska that handed out 85 ’s MIS degrees in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at Bellevue University, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Management Information Systems Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Bellevue University is $17,288 for plains states region mis students.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Full Bellevue University Management Information Systems Report
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Dakota County Technical College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value MIS Schools in the Plains States Region list. Dakota County Technical College is a small school located in Rosemount, Minnesota that handed out 6 ’s MIS degrees in 2020-2021.
DCTC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Management Information Systems Schools in the Plains States Region” list. It costs about $11,044 for plains states region mis students per year to attend Dakota County Technical College.
Read more about Management Information Systems at DCTC
Out of the 41 schools in the Best Value MIS Schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Minot State University landed the #3 spot on the list. MSU is located in Minot, North Dakota and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 33 ’s MIS degrees to qualified students.
MSU also took the #11 spot in our “Best Management Information Systems Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. It costs about $12,205 for Plains States Region MIS students per year to attend MSU.
Read more about Management Information Systems at MSU
Out of the 41 schools in the Best Value MIS Schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Rasmussen University - Minnesota landed the #4 spot on the list. Rasmussen University - Minnesota is a small school located in St. Cloud, Minnesota that handed out 14 ’s MIS degrees in 2020-2021.
Rasmussen University - Minnesota not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Management Information Systems Schools in the Plains States Region” list. It costs about $19,075 for Plains States Region MIS students per year to attend Rasmussen University - Minnesota.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 100%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
Read full report on Management Information Systems at Rasmussen University - Minnesota
Out of the 41 schools in the Best Value MIS Schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Rasmussen University - North Dakota landed the #5 spot on the list. Rasmussen University - North Dakota is located in Fargo, North Dakota and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2 ’s MIS degrees to qualified students.
Rasmussen University - North Dakota not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Management Information Systems Schools in the Plains States Region” list. The yearly cost to attend Rasmussen University - North Dakota is $19,746 for Plains States Region MIS students.
Read full report on Management Information Systems at Rasmussen University - North Dakota
North Dakota State University - Main Campus came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value MIS Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. This fairly large school is located in Fargo, North Dakota, and it awarded 21 ’s MIS degrees in 2020-2021.
North Dakota State University also made our “Best Management Information Systems Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #7. The estimated yearly cost for North Dakota State University is $16,998 for plains states region mis students.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Management Information Systems at North Dakota State University - Main Campus
Webster University did quite well in the 2023 Best Value MIS Schools in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #7. Located in Saint Louis, Missouri, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 98 degrees to qualified ’s MIS students in 2020-2021.
Webster did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Management Information Systems Schools in the Plains States Region” list. The yearly cost to attend Webster is $23,248 for Plains States Region MIS students.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Management Information Systems at Webster
Park University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value MIS Schools in the Plains States Region list. Park University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Parkville, Missouri. It awarded 35 ’s MIS degrees in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on our plains states region mis students list, Park University has also earned the #16 rank in our “Best Management Information Systems Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Park University is $14,619 for plains states region mis students.
Full Park University Management Information Systems Report
North Hennepin Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value MIS Schools in the Plains States Region list. North Hennepin Community College is located in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 13 ’s MIS degrees to qualified students.
The yearly cost to attend North Hennepin Community College is $10,081 for Plains States Region MIS students.
Read full report on Management Information Systems at North Hennepin Community College
Columbia College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value MIS Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in Columbia, Missouri, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 56 degrees to qualified ’s MIS students in 2020-2021.
Columbia College Missouri not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #17 on our “Best Management Information Systems Schools in the Plains States Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for Columbia College is $26,668 for Plains States Region MIS students.
Read full report on Management Information Systems at Columbia College Missouri
University of Northern Iowa came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value MIS Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. University of Northern Iowa is located in Cedar Falls, Iowa and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 24 ’s MIS degrees to qualified students.
UNI also made our “Best Management Information Systems Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #5. The yearly cost to attend UNI is $16,438 for Plains States Region MIS students.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Management Information Systems at University of Northern Iowa
Normandale Community College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value MIS Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Bloomington, Minnesota, and it awarded 7 ’s MIS degrees in 2020-2021.
The estimated yearly cost for Normandale Community College is $10,854 for plains states region mis students.
Read full report on Management Information Systems at Normandale Community College
University of Mary did quite well in the 2023 Best Value MIS Schools in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #13. University of Mary is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Bismarck, North Dakota. It awarded 12 ’s MIS degrees in 2020-2021.
UMary not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Management Information Systems Schools in the Plains States Region” list. The yearly cost to attend UMary is $18,572 for plains states region mis students.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Full UMary Management Information Systems Report
With a ranking of #14, Capella University did quite well on the 2023 Best Value MIS Schools in the Plains States Region list. Capella University is a large school located in Minneapolis, Minnesota that handed out 11 ’s MIS degrees in 2020-2021.
Capella University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #24 on our “Best Management Information Systems Schools in the Plains States Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for Capella University is $16,545 for Plains States Region MIS students.
Read more about Management Information Systems at Capella University
Saint Paul College ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value MIS Schools in the Plains States Region list. Saint Paul College is a medium-sized school located in Saint Paul, Minnesota that handed out 3 ’s MIS degrees in 2020-2021.
The estimated yearly cost for Saint Paul College is $11,507 for plains states region mis students.
Read more about Management Information Systems at Saint Paul College
Missouri State University - Springfield landed the #16 spot on the 2023 Best Value MIS Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Missouri State University - Springfield is a large school located in Springfield, Missouri that handed out 13 ’s MIS degrees in 2020-2021.
Missouri State also took the #18 spot in our “Best Management Information Systems Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. It costs about $16,718 for Plains States Region MIS students per year to attend Missouri State.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Management Information Systems at Missouri State University - Springfield
Northwest Missouri State University ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value MIS Schools in the Plains States Region list. Northwest Missouri State University is a medium-sized school located in Maryville, Missouri that handed out 3 ’s MIS degrees in 2020-2021.
Northwest also made our “Best Management Information Systems Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #23. It costs about $12,925 for plains states region mis students per year to attend Northwest Missouri State University.
Read full report on Management Information Systems at Northwest Missouri State University
Kansas State University ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value MIS Schools in the Plains States Region list. Kansas State University is located in Manhattan, Kansas and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 38 ’s MIS degrees to qualified students.
K -State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Management Information Systems Schools in the Plains States Region” list. The yearly cost to attend Kansas State University is $18,433 for plains states region mis students.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Full Kansas State University Management Information Systems Report
University of Kansas landed the #19 spot on the 2023 Best Value MIS Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Lawrence, Kansas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s MIS degrees to 31 students in 2020-2021.
KU also made our “Best Management Information Systems Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #4. The yearly cost to attend KU is $20,257 for Plains States Region MIS students.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
Full KU Management Information Systems Report
Friends University did quite well in the 2023 Best Value MIS Schools in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #20. Friends University is located in Wichita, Kansas and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 6 ’s MIS degrees to qualified students.
The yearly cost to attend Friends University is $20,916 for plains states region mis students.
Read full report on Management Information Systems at Friends University
Northern State University did quite well in the 2023 Best Value MIS Schools in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #21. Aberdeen, South Dakota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s MIS degrees to 3 students in 2020-2021.
The yearly cost to attend NSU is $16,695 for Plains States Region MIS students.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Full NSU Management Information Systems Report
Walden University landed the #22 spot on the 2023 Best Value MIS Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Walden University is a private for-profit institution located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The school has a large population, and it awarded 14 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Management Information Systems at Walden University
Fort Hays State University did quite well in the 2023 Best Value MIS Schools in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #23. FHSU is a fairly large public school situated in Hays, Kansas. It awarded 17 ’s MIS degrees in 2020-2021.
The estimated yearly cost for Fort Hays State University is $13,189 for plains states region mis students.
Read more about Management Information Systems at Fort Hays State University
Maryville University of Saint Louis did quite well in the 2023 Best Value MIS Schools in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #24. Saint Louis, Missouri is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s MIS degrees to 10 students in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at Maryville U, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best Management Information Systems Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Maryville U is $27,290 for plains states region mis students.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Full Maryville University of Saint Louis Management Information Systems Report
Grantham University came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Value MIS Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Grantham University is a medium-sized private for-profit school situated in Lenexa, Kansas. It awarded 66 ’s MIS degrees in 2020-2021.
It costs about $9,245 for Plains States Region MIS students per year to attend Grantham University.
Read full report on Management Information Systems at Grantham University
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