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2027 Best Computer Software & Applications Schools in the The Plains States Region

12 Colleges in the United States
453 Computer Software & Applications Degrees Awarded
$47,347 Avg Early-Career Salary

Computer Software & Applications degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their computer software & applications programs.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 12 schools to find the best for computer software & applications students.

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Best Schools for Computer Software & Applications in the The Plains States Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the computer software & applications degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Computer Software & Applications

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University Of St Thomas Minnesota is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in computer software & applications. Located in the city of Saint Paul, University Of St Thomas Minnesota is a large private not-for-profit university. About 77% of students finish within six years. About 78 computer software & applications degrees were awarded at University Of St Thomas Minnesota in the most recent year. Graduates of the computer software & applications program make about $106,203 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,923. More information about a degree in computer software & applications from University Of St Thomas Minnesota

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Students looking for a strong computer software & applications program will find one at Northwest Missouri State University, which ranked #2. Located in the town of Maryville, Northwest Missouri State University is a large public university. Northwest Missouri State University graduates 54% of students within six years. About 15 computer software & applications degrees were awarded at Northwest Missouri State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the computer software & applications program make about $51,790 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete this degree. Get the full computer software & applications details for Northwest Missouri State University

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University Of Minnesota Duluth is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in computer software & applications, ranking #3. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Duluth. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Minnesota Duluth awarded about 20 computer software & applications degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer software & applications program make about $46,572 in their early career. University Of Minnesota Duluth graduates carry a median of $24,624 in student loans. More information about a degree in computer software & applications from University Of Minnesota Duluth

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A rank of #4 makes Johnson County Community College one of the top schools for computer software & applications. This very large public university is located in the city of Overland Park. There were roughly 46 computer software & applications students who graduated with this degree at Johnson County Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer software & applications degree from Johnson County Community College earn around $46,473 in the first couple years of their career. Johnson County Community College graduates carry a median of $13,532 in student loans. More information about a degree in computer software & applications from Johnson County Community College

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Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO

Lindenwood University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best computer software & applications schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Saint Charles. The six-year graduation rate is 49%. There were roughly 59 computer software & applications students who graduated with this degree at Lindenwood University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer software & applications program make about $34,433 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,717. Get the full computer software & applications details for Lindenwood University

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Wichita Area Technical College earned the #6 position for computer software & applications this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Wichita. About 65 computer software & applications degrees were awarded at Wichita Area Technical College in the most recent year. Computer Software & Applications graduates of Wichita Area Technical College earn a median of $35,358 early in their careers. Wichita Area Technical College graduates carry a median of $11,828 in student loans. Get the full computer software & applications details for Wichita Area Technical College

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Minneapolis Community And Technical College placed #7 among the best computer software & applications schools. Located in the city of Minneapolis, Minneapolis Community And Technical College is a large public university. Minneapolis Community And Technical College awarded about 52 computer software & applications degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer software & applications program make about $38,262 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,036 to complete this degree. Get the full computer software & applications details for Minneapolis Community And Technical College

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Dakota State University placed #8 among the best computer software & applications schools. Located in the town of Madison, Dakota State University is a moderately-sized public university. The six-year graduation rate is 49%. Dakota State University awarded about 36 computer software & applications degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer software & applications degree from Dakota State University earn around $26,379 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Get the full computer software & applications details for Dakota State University

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Saint Paul College A Community And Technical College ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best computer software & applications schools. Saint Paul College A Community And Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Saint Paul. There were roughly 16 computer software & applications students who graduated with this degree at Saint Paul College A Community And Technical College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer software & applications program make about $38,179 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,650. Get the full computer software & applications details for Saint Paul College A Community And Technical College

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Riverland Community College earned the #10 position for computer software & applications this year. Set in the town of Austin, Riverland Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Riverland Community College awarded about 18 computer software & applications degrees in the most recent data year. Computer Software & Applications graduates of Riverland Community College earn a median of $49,194 early in their careers. Riverland Community College graduates carry a median of $15,732 in student loans. More information about a degree in computer software & applications from Riverland Community College

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University Of Dubuque earned the #11 position for computer software & applications this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Dubuque. Roughly 40% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 15 computer software & applications students who graduated with this degree at University Of Dubuque in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer software & applications program make about $53,808 in their early career. University Of Dubuque graduates carry a median of $27,204 in student loans. Get the full computer software & applications details for University Of Dubuque

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Eastern Iowa Community College District ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best computer software & applications schools. Eastern Iowa Community College District is a large public school located in the city of Davenport. Eastern Iowa Community College District awarded about 33 computer software & applications degrees in the most recent data year. Computer Software & Applications graduates of Eastern Iowa Community College District earn a median of $41,510 early in their careers. Eastern Iowa Community College District graduates carry a median of $15,995 in student loans. Get the full computer software & applications details for Eastern Iowa Community College District

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 12 schools evaluated.

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