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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science in the Plains States Region (With Aid)

15 Ranked Colleges
1,192 Degrees Awarded
$22,100 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Master's in the Plains States Region For Those Getting Aid

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. College Factual has developed its “Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

In 2019-2020, 53,722 people earned their degree in computer science, making the major the 11th most popular in the United States.

Across the Plains States region, there were 3,769 computer science graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 1,192 computer science graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,438 and $39,783 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking, we looked at 15 colleges that offer a degree in computer science. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality computer science programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the computer science program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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The computer science school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we’ve developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of “Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Getting Aid”.

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Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Getting Aid

The colleges and universities below are the best for plains states region master’s degree computer science students with aid.

Top 15 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science in the Plains States Region (With Aid)

#10 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northwest Missouri State University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Getting Aid list. This medium-sized school is located in Maryville, Missouri, and it awarded 160 masters’s computer science degrees in 2019-2020.

Northwest not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Northwest Missouri State University are $6,673, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Computer Science at Northwest Missouri State University

#2

University of Missouri - St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
#11 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Missouri - St Louis landed the #2 spot on the list. University of Missouri - St Louis is located in Saint Louis, Missouri and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 22 masters’s computer science degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our plains states region master’s degree computer science students with aid list, UMSL has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Missouri - St Louis are $30,154, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Nebraska at Omaha. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Getting Aid list. University of Nebraska at Omaha is a fairly large school located in Omaha, Nebraska that handed out 25 masters’s computer science degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNOMAHA, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNOMAHA are $16,374, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Iowa State University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Ames, Iowa, this large public school awarded 37 degrees to qualified masters’s computer science students in 2019-2020.

Iowa State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Iowa State University are $25,948.

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#5

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Getting Aid. University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is a large public school situated in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It awarded 68 masters’s computer science degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our plains states region master’s degree computer science students with aid list, UMN Twin Cities has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UMN Twin Cities are $28,845.

Full University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Computer Science Report

#6

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, Missouri
#7 in overall quality

University of Central Missouri did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #6. Located in Warrensburg, Missouri, this medium-sized public school awarded 234 degrees to qualified masters’s computer science students in 2019-2020.

UCM also made our “Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #7. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UCM are $16,394.

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#7

Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud, Minnesota
#12 in overall quality

Saint Cloud State University landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. St. Cloud State University is located in Saint Cloud, Minnesota and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 9 masters’s computer science degrees to qualified students.

St. Cloud State University also made our “Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #12. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Saint Cloud State University are $12,904.

Full St. Cloud State University Computer Science Report

#6 in overall quality

University of Missouri - Kansas City landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. University of Missouri - Kansas City is located in Kansas City, Missouri and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 144 masters’s computer science degrees to qualified students.

UMKC also took the #6 spot in our “Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMKC are $26,699, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Missouri - Kansas City Computer Science Report

#9

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, North Dakota

University of North Dakota came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. This fairly large school is located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, and it awarded 3 masters’s computer science degrees in 2019-2020.

UND not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #0 on our “Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Dakota are $18,326, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#5 in overall quality

North Dakota State University - Main Campus ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Getting Aid list. North Dakota State University - Main Campus is located in Fargo, North Dakota and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 12 masters’s computer science degrees to qualified students.

North Dakota State University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at North Dakota State University - Main Campus are $11,589, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full North Dakota State University Computer Science Report

#11

Washington University in St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
#1 in overall quality

Washington University in St Louis did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #11. This fairly large school is located in Saint Louis, Missouri, and it awarded 113 masters’s computer science degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at WUSTL, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at WUSTL are $56,562.

Full Washington University in St Louis Computer Science Report

#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, University of Minnesota - Duluth did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Getting Aid list. University of Minnesota - Duluth is located in Duluth, Minnesota and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 masters’s computer science degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our plains states region master’s degree computer science students with aid list, UMN Duluth has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMN Duluth are $28,606, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13

Metropolitan State University

Saint Paul, Minnesota
#13 in overall quality

Metropolitan State University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Metropolitan State University is a public institution located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 5 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Metro State also made our “Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #13. Average graduate tuition and fees at Metropolitan State University are $17,552, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Metro State Computer Science Report

#9 in overall quality

Missouri State University - Springfield came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Missouri State University - Springfield is a large public school situated in Springfield, Missouri. It awarded 10 masters’s computer science degrees in 2019-2020.

Missouri State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Missouri State University - Springfield are $12,042, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Computer Science at Missouri State University - Springfield

#15

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, Missouri

Saint Louis University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. SLU is a fairly large school located in Saint Louis, Missouri that handed out 1 masters’s computer science degrees in 2019-2020.

SLU also took the #0 spot in our “Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Saint Louis University are $22,074, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full SLU Computer Science Report

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Notes and References

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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