2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $75-$110k) in the Plains States Region
It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value CompSci Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking is part of that endeavor.
In 2019-2020, 53,722 people earned their degree in computer science, making the major the 19th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, computer science graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $66,561 and had an average of $23,565 in loans still to pay off.
Across the Plains States region, there were 3,769 computer science graduates with average earnings and debt of $64,148 and $20,969 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 CompSci Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k” 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.
To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the computer science program at the school. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.
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Best Value CompSci Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k
The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value CompSci Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k.
Top 15 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $75-$110k) in the Plains States Region
Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value CompSci Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Northwest Missouri State University landed the #1 spot on the list. Northwest Missouri State University is a public institution located in Maryville, Missouri. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 160 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.
In addition to being on our plains states region master’s degree compsci students whose families make $75-$110k list, Northwest has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Northwest are $6,673, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Washington University in St Louis. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value CompSci Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k. Located in Saint Louis, Missouri, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 113 diplomas to qualified masters’s compsci students in 2019-2020.
In addition to being on our plains states region master’s degree compsci students whose families make $75-$110k list, WUSTL has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at WUSTL are $56,562, but some majors have different tuition rates.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value CompSci Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k. University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is a large public school situated in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It awarded 68 masters’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at UMN Twin Cities, the school also landed the #2 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 UMN Twin Cities are $28,845.
Full University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Computer Science Report
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Iowa State University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Ames, Iowa is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s compsci degrees to 37 students in 2019-2020.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at Iowa State, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Iowa State University are $25,948, but some majors have different tuition rates.
Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value CompSci Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Nebraska at Omaha landed the #5 spot on the list. Located in Omaha, Nebraska, this fairly large public school awarded 25 diplomas to qualified masters’s compsci students in 2019-2020.
In addition to being on our plains states region master’s degree compsci students whose families make $75-$110k list, UNOMAHA has also earned the #4 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 University of Nebraska at Omaha are $16,374.
Full University of Nebraska at Omaha Computer Science Report
University of Central Missouri came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value CompSci Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Warrensburg, Missouri is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s compsci degrees to 234 students in 2019-2020.
UCM also took the #7 spot in our “Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCM are $16,394, but some majors have different tuition rates.
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With a ranking of #7, University of North Dakota did quite well on the 2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. University of North Dakota is a fairly large public school situated in Grand Forks, North Dakota. It awarded 3 masters’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.
UND also made our “Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #0. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Dakota are $18,326, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
With a ranking of #8, North Dakota State University - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. North Dakota State University is a fairly large school located in Fargo, North Dakota that handed out 12 masters’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.
North Dakota State University also made our “Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #5. Average graduate tuition and fees at North Dakota State University are $11,589, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
Full North Dakota State University - Main Campus Computer Science Report
With a ranking of #9, Saint Cloud State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Saint Cloud, Minnesota is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s compsci degrees to 9 students in 2019-2020.
In addition to being on our plains states region master’s degree compsci students whose families make $75-$110k list, St. Cloud State University has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Saint Cloud State University are $12,904, but some majors have different tuition rates.
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University of Missouri - Kansas City did quite well in the 2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #10. UMKC is located in Kansas City, Missouri and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 144 masters’s compsci degrees to qualified students.
UMKC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMKC are $26,699, but some majors have different tuition rates.
University of Minnesota - Duluth came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value CompSci Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Located in Duluth, Minnesota, this fairly large public school handed out 7 degrees to qualified masters’s compsci students in 2019-2020.
UMN Duluth also took the #8 spot in our “Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Minnesota - Duluth are $28,606, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
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With a ranking of #12, University of Missouri - St Louis did quite well on the 2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. This fairly large school is located in Saint Louis, Missouri, and it awarded 22 masters’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at UMSL, the school also landed the #11 spot 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 some majors have different tuition rates.
Missouri State University - Springfield landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Missouri State University - Springfield is a public institution located in Springfield, Missouri. The school has a large population, and it awarded 10 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.
Missouri State also took the #9 spot in our “Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Missouri State are $12,042, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
Full Missouri State University - Springfield Computer Science Report
With a ranking of #14, Metropolitan State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Metro State is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 masters’s compsci degrees to qualified students.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at Metro State, the school also landed the #13 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 Metro State are $17,552.
Saint Louis University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value CompSci Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. SLU is located in Saint Louis, Missouri and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 masters’s compsci degrees to qualified students.
SLU also made our “Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #0. Average graduate tuition and fees at Saint Louis University are $22,074, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
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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%.
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- 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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