by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for computer software & applications students pursuing a bachelor's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 109 bachelor's degrees in computer software & applications during the 2020-2021 academic year.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of computer software & applications for getting your bachelor's degree school matters. Important measures of a quality computer software program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a bachelor's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To account for this we consider a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their bachelor's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their bachelor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for computer software & applications students working on their bachelor's degree.
The computer software 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 the Best Computer Software & Applications Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region.
In addition to College Factual's rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you. When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don't forget it.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for computer software & applications students seeking a a bachelor's degree.
University of St Thomas Minnesota is one of the best schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in computer software & applications. UST MN is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Saint Paul.More information about a bachelor’s in computer software & applications from University of St Thomas Minnesota
Lindenwood University is a good decision for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in computer software & applications. Located in the small city of Saint Charles, Lindenwood University is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.
Bachelor's graduates who receive their degree from the computer software program make an average of $28,997 in the first couple years of their career.
More information about a bachelor’s in computer software & applications from Lindenwood University
Dakota State University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in computer software & applications. Located in the town of Madison, Dakota State is a public university with a small student population.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the computer software program report average early career wages of $25,986.
More information about a bachelor’s in computer software & applications from Dakota State University
It's difficult to beat University of Minnesota - Duluth if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in computer software & applications. Located in the small city of Duluth, UMN Duluth is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in computer software & applications from University of Minnesota - Duluth
Northwest is a moderately-sized public university located in the remote town of Maryville.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the computer software program report average early career income of $36,075.
More information about a bachelor’s in computer software & applications from Northwest Missouri State University
Capella University is a fairly large private for-profit university located in the city of Minneapolis.More information about a bachelor’s in computer software & applications from Capella University
UD is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Dubuque.
Bachelor's students who receive their degree from the computer software program make an average of $30,459 for their early career.
More information about a bachelor’s in computer software & applications from University of Dubuque
Located in the city of Saint Paul, Concordia University, Saint Paul is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in computer software & applications from Concordia University, Saint Paul
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Explore the best computer software & applications colleges for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 228 | 42 |
| Minnesota | 215 | 12 |
| Iowa | 197 | 17 |
| Nebraska | 180 | 1 |
| South Dakota | 148 | 36 |
Computer Software & Applications is one of 10 different types of Computer & Information Sciences programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Graphics | 57 |
| Web & Multimedia Design | 26 |
| Data Modeling/Warehousing & Database Administration | 15 |
| Other Computer Software & Media Applications | 11 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 2,553 |
| Computer Information Systems | 2,378 |
| Information Technology | 892 |
| Information Science | 369 |
| Computer Programming | 314 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | 205 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 104 |
| Data Processing | 25 |
| Other Computer & Information Sciences | 1 |
