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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income Over $110k) in the Plains States Region

15 Ranked Colleges
1,192 Degrees Awarded
$22,100 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Vallue CompSci Schools for a Master's in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Vallue CompSci Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

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.

This year’s “Best Vallue CompSci Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking looked at 15 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in computer science. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great computer science programs and cost less that 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. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Vallue CompSci Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Vallue CompSci Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k.

Top 15 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income Over $110k) in the Plains States Region

#10 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Vallue CompSci Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Northwest Missouri State University landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in Maryville, Missouri, this medium-sized public school awarded 160 diplomas to qualified masters’s compsci students in 2019-2020.

Northwest also made our “Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #10. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Northwest are $6,673.

Read more about Computer Science at Northwest

#3 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Vallue CompSci Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Iowa State University landed the #2 spot on the list. Iowa State University is a large school located in Ames, Iowa that handed out 37 masters’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.

Iowa State also made our “Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #3. Average graduate tuition and fees at Iowa State are $25,948, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Iowa State Computer Science Report

#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 Vallue CompSci Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k list. University of Nebraska at Omaha is a fairly large school located in Omaha, Nebraska that handed out 25 masters’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.

UNOMAHA also took 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.

Full UNOMAHA Computer Science Report

#4

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, Missouri
#7 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Vallue CompSci Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Central Missouri landed the #4 spot on the list. UCM is a public institution located in Warrensburg, Missouri. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 234 masters’s degrees 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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Computer Science at University of Central Missouri

#5

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, North Dakota

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Vallue CompSci Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Dakota landed the #5 spot on the list. University of North Dakota is located in Grand Forks, North Dakota and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 masters’s compsci degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our plains states region master’s degree compsci students whose families make more than $110k list, UND has also earned the #0 rank in our “Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. 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

With a ranking of #6, North Dakota State University - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue CompSci Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k list. North Dakota State University - Main Campus is a fairly large school located in Fargo, North Dakota that handed out 12 masters’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at North Dakota State University, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. 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 - Main Campus Computer Science Report

#7

University of Missouri - St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri

University of Missouri - St Louis came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue CompSci Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Located in Saint Louis, Missouri, this fairly large public school handed out 22 degrees to qualified masters’s compsci students in 2019-2020.

UMSL not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMSL are $30,154, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Computer Science at UMSL

#6 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, University of Missouri - Kansas City did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue CompSci Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in Kansas City, Missouri, this fairly large public school handed out 144 diplomas to qualified masters’s compsci students in 2019-2020.

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

Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud, Minnesota
#12 in overall quality

Saint Cloud State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue CompSci Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k 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 compsci degrees to qualified students.

St. Cloud State University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Saint Cloud State University are $12,904, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full St. Cloud State University Computer Science Report

#10

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
#2 in overall quality

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue CompSci Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. This large school is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and it awarded 68 masters’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our plains states region master’s degree compsci students whose families make more than $110k 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 University of Minnesota - Twin Cities are $28,845.

Read more about Computer Science at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, Missouri State University - Springfield did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue CompSci Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Missouri State is a large public school situated in Springfield, Missouri. It awarded 10 masters’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our plains states region master’s degree compsci students whose families make more than $110k list, Missouri State has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Missouri State University - Springfield are $12,042, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Computer Science at Missouri State University - Springfield

#8 in overall quality

University of Minnesota - Duluth did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue CompSci Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #12. UMN Duluth is a public institution located in Duluth, Minnesota. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 7 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UMN Duluth also made our “Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #8. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMN Duluth are $28,606, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Computer Science at UMN Duluth

#13

Metropolitan State University

Saint Paul, Minnesota
#13 in overall quality

Metropolitan State University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Vallue CompSci Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $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.

In addition to being on our plains states region master’s degree compsci students whose families make more than $110k list, Metro State has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Metro State are $17,552, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Metro State Computer Science Report

#14

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, Missouri

Saint Louis University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Vallue CompSci Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Saint Louis University is a fairly large school located in Saint Louis, Missouri that handed out 1 masters’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.

SLU also made our “Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #0. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at SLU are $22,074.

Read more about Computer Science at SLU

#15

Washington University in St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri

With a ranking of #15, Washington University in St Louis did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue CompSci Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k list. WUSTL is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Saint Louis, Missouri. It awarded 113 masters’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.

WUSTL also made our “Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #1. Average graduate tuition and fees at Washington University in St Louis are $56,562, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full WUSTL 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%.

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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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