30
Colleges in the Plains States Region
2,682
Computer and Information Sciences Degrees Awarded
Ranked #15 in popularity,
general computer & information sciences is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.
In 2024, College Factual analyzed 30 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best General Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 2,682 degrees in general computer & information sciences during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The computer and information sciences program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for General Computer & Information Sciences rankings. For our Best Overall General Computer & Information Sciences School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best General Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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The schools below may not offer all types of computer and information sciences degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In MO
99
Computer and Information Sciences Degrees Awarded
Every student pursuing a degree in general computer & information sciences has to take a look at University of Missouri - Columbia. Located in the city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #124 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Mizzou is a great university overall.
There were roughly 99 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Mizzou in the most recent data year.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In MO
157
Computer and Information Sciences Degrees Awarded
Any student who is interested in general computer & information sciences needs to check out Missouri University of Science and Technology. Located in the town of Rolla, Missouri University of Science and Technology is a public university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #97 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Missouri University of Science and Technology is a great university overall.
There were roughly 157 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Missouri University of Science and Technology in the most recent year we have data available.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In NE
132
Computer and Information Sciences Degrees Awarded
Metropolitan Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in general computer & information sciences. Located in the city of Omaha, MCC is a public college with a fairly large student population. This college ranks 6th out of 19 colleges for overall quality in the state of Nebraska.
There were roughly 132 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at MCC in the most recent data year.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In KS
110
Computer and Information Sciences Degrees Awarded
It's difficult to beat University of Kansas if you want to pursue a degree in general computer & information sciences. Located in the small city of Lawrence, KU is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #141 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means KU is a great university overall.
There were roughly 110 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at KU in the most recent year we have data available.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In NE
144
Computer and Information Sciences Degrees Awarded
Located in the large city of Lincoln, UNL is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #138 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UNL is a great university overall.
There were approximately 144 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at UNL in the most recent data year.
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Located in the city of Saint Louis, SLU is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #244 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means SLU is a great university overall.
There were about 22 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at SLU in the most recent data year.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In IA
Located in the small city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #84 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Iowa is a great university overall.
There were approximately 29 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Iowa in the most recent year we have data available.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In MN
47
Computer and Information Sciences Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Saint Paul, Macalester is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #217 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Macalester is a great college overall.
There were approximately 47 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Macalester in the most recent data year.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In KS
137
Computer and Information Sciences Degrees Awarded
Located in the small city of Manhattan, K -State is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #225 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means K -State is a great university overall.
There were about 137 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at K -State in the most recent data year.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In SD
141
Computer and Information Sciences Degrees Awarded
Located in the town of Madison, Dakota State is a public university with a small student population. This university ranks 6th out of 13 colleges for overall quality in the state of South Dakota.
There were about 141 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Dakota State in the most recent data year.
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