by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 33 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for computer science students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 2,553 bachelor's degrees in computer science to qualified students.
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Your choice of computer science for getting your bachelor's degree school matters. Important measures of a quality computer science program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for computer science students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for computer science students seeking a a bachelor's degree.
Washington University in St Louis is a good option for individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in computer science. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, WUSTL is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in computer science from Washington University in St Louis
It is difficult to beat University of Minnesota - Twin Cities if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in computer science. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in computer science from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Every student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in computer science needs to check out Carleton College. Carleton is a small private not-for-profit college located in the distant town of Northfield.More information about a bachelor’s in computer science from Carleton College
Grinnell College is a great decision for students interested in a bachelor's degree in computer science. Located in the remote town of Grinnell, Grinnell is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in computer science from Grinnell College
Located in the small city of Ames, Iowa State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in computer science from Iowa State University
Iowa is a fairly large public university located in the city of Iowa City.More information about a bachelor’s in computer science from University of Iowa
Located in the large city of Saint Paul, UST MN is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in computer science from University of St Thomas Minnesota
SLU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Saint Louis.More information about a bachelor’s in computer science from Saint Louis University
Located in the city of Omaha, UNOMAHA is a public university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in computer science from University of Nebraska at Omaha
North Dakota State University is a fairly large public university located in the city of Fargo.More information about a bachelor’s in computer science from North Dakota State University - Main Campus
Explore the best computer science schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 475 | 670 |
| Minnesota | 446 | 1,117 |
| Iowa | 403 | 432 |
| Kansas | 352 | 133 |
| Nebraska | 331 | 105 |
| North Dakota | 251 | 83 |
| South Dakota | 237 | 13 |
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