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2023 Most Popular Colleges for Computer Software & Applications in the Plains States Region

44 Ranked Colleges
590 Degrees Awarded
$25,600 Avg Cost*
Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Plains States Region

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Plains States Region” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Computer Software & Applications is the 84th most popular major in the country with 14,336 degrees awarded in 2020-2021. In 2019-2020, computer software and applications graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $39,619 and had an average of $33,819 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Plains States region, there were 590 computer software and applications graduates with average earnings and debt of $40,217 and $30,239 respectively.

This year’s “Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Plains States Region” ranking analyzed 44 colleges that offered a degree in computer software and applications. This ranking identifies schools that graduate the most students in computer software and applications.

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Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Plains States Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for plains states region computer software students.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of St Thomas Minnesota. The school came in at #1 for the Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Plains States Region. UST MN is a private not-for-profit institution located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 136 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read more about Computer Software & Applications at UST MN

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Dakota State University
Madison, South Dakota

Out of the 44 schools in the Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Dakota State University landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in Madison, South Dakota, this small public school handed out 40 degrees to qualified ’s computer software students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Computer Software & Applications at Dakota State

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Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, Missouri

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Lindenwood University. The school came in at #3 for the Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Plains States Region. Lindenwood University is a medium-sized school located in Saint Charles, Missouri that handed out 32 ’s computer software degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Computer Software & Applications at Lindenwood University

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Minneapolis Community and Technical College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Plains States Region list. Minneapolis Community and Technical College is a public institution located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 98 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Minneapolis Community and Technical College Computer Software & Applications Report

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Out of the 44 schools in the Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Dubuque landed the #5 spot on the list. University of Dubuque is a private not-for-profit institution located in Dubuque, Iowa. The school has a small population, and it awarded 17 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Computer Software & Applications at University of Dubuque

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Northwest Missouri State University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #6. Northwest is a medium-sized school located in Maryville, Missouri that handed out 15 ’s computer software degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Computer Software & Applications at Northwest Missouri State University

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Eastern Iowa Community College District landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Eastern Iowa Community College District is a public institution located in Davenport, Iowa. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 21 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Eastern Iowa Community Colleges Computer Software & Applications Report

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Dunwoody College of Technology
Minneapolis, Minnesota

Dunwoody College of Technology landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 13 diplomas to qualified ’s computer software students in 2020-2021.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Read full report on Computer Software & Applications at Dunwoody College of Technology

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Hawkeye Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Hawkeye Community College is a medium-sized school located in Waterloo, Iowa that handed out 12 ’s computer software degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Hawkeye Community College Computer Software & Applications Report

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Des Moines Area Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Plains States Region list. DMACC is a large school located in Ankeny, Iowa that handed out 18 ’s computer software degrees in 2020-2021.

Full DMACC Computer Software & Applications Report

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Riverland Community College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #11. Riverland Community College is a small public school situated in Austin, Minnesota. It awarded 13 ’s computer software degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Computer Software & Applications at Riverland Community College

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Northwest Iowa Community College ranked #12 on this year’s Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Plains States Region list. Northwest Iowa Community College is located in Sheldon, Iowa and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 13 ’s computer software degrees to qualified students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Computer Software & Applications at Northwest Iowa Community College

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Crowder College
Neosho, Missouri

Crowder College landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Neosho, Missouri is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s computer software degrees to 7 students in 2020-2021.

Full Crowder College Computer Software & Applications Report

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Bismarck State College
Bismarck, North Dakota

Bismarck State College landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Plains States Region ranking. BSC is located in Bismarck, North Dakota and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 7 ’s computer software degrees to qualified students.

Read full report on Computer Software & Applications at Bismarck State College

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Saint Paul College
Saint Paul, Minnesota

Saint Paul College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Saint Paul College is a medium-sized public school situated in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It awarded 8 ’s computer software degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Computer Software & Applications at Saint Paul College

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Johnson County Community College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #16. This fairly large school is located in Overland Park, Kansas, and it awarded 28 ’s computer software degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Computer Software & Applications at Johnson County Community College

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Butler Community College
El Dorado, Kansas

Butler Community College landed the #16 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Butler CC is a medium-sized public school situated in El Dorado, Kansas. It awarded 6 ’s computer software degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Computer Software & Applications at Butler CC

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Lake Superior College
Duluth, Minnesota

Lake Superior College landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Plains States Region ranking. This small school is located in Duluth, Minnesota, and it awarded 11 ’s computer software degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Lake Superior College Computer Software & Applications Report

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Ridgewater College
Willmar, Minnesota

With a ranking of #19, Ridgewater College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Plains States Region list. Located in Willmar, Minnesota, this small public school awarded 4 diplomas to qualified ’s computer software students in 2020-2021.

Full Ridgewater College Computer Software & Applications Report

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Iowa Central Community College landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Iowa Central Community College is located in Fort Dodge, Iowa and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 3 ’s computer software degrees to qualified students.

Full Iowa Central Community College Computer Software & Applications Report

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University of Minnesota - Duluth did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #20. This medium-sized school is located in Duluth, Minnesota, and it awarded 3 ’s computer software degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Computer Software & Applications at UMN Duluth

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Hutchinson Community College landed the #22 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Hutchinson Community College is a medium-sized school located in Hutchinson, Kansas that handed out 2 ’s computer software degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Computer Software & Applications at Hutchinson Community College

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Century College
White Bear Lake, Minnesota

Century College ranked #22 on this year’s Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Plains States Region list. Century College is a medium-sized school located in White Bear Lake, Minnesota that handed out 2 ’s computer software degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Century College Computer Software & Applications Report

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Southwestern Community College ranked #22 on this year’s Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Plains States Region list. Southwestern Community College is a small school located in Creston, Iowa that handed out 2 ’s computer software degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Computer Software & Applications at SWCC

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Capella University
Minneapolis, Minnesota

Capella University ranked #22 on this year’s Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Plains States Region list. Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, this large private for-profit school awarded 2 diplomas to qualified ’s computer software students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Computer Software & Applications at Capella University

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University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, North Dakota

University of North Dakota landed the #22 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, this fairly large public school handed out 2 diplomas to qualified ’s computer software students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Computer Software & Applications at University of North Dakota

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