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2027 Best Computer & IS Security Schools in the The Plains States Region

33 Colleges in the United States
1,908 Computer & IS Security Degrees Awarded
$56,275 Avg Early-Career Salary

Computer & IS Security programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 33 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for computer & is security students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Computer & IS Security in the The Plains States Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall computer & is security education in the The Plains States Region.

Top Schools in Computer & IS Security

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University Of Missouri Columbia is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in computer & is security. Set in the city of Columbia, University Of Missouri Columbia is a very large public institution. University Of Missouri Columbia graduates 75% of students within six years. There were roughly 95 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at University Of Missouri Columbia in the most recent data year. Computer & Is Security graduates of University Of Missouri Columbia earn a median of $53,134 early in their careers. University Of Missouri Columbia graduates carry a median of $21,818 in student loans. See the full computer & is security program report for University Of Missouri Columbia

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Iowa State University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in computer & is security, ranking #2. This very large public university is located in the city of Ames. Iowa State University graduates 75% of students within six years. Iowa State University awarded about 17 computer & is security degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer & is security program make about $54,204 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,496 to complete this degree. Read more about the computer & is security program at Iowa State University

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Students looking for a strong computer & is security program will find one at Saint Marys University Of Minnesota, which ranked #3. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Winona. About 66% of students finish within six years. About 19 computer & is security degrees were awarded at Saint Marys University Of Minnesota in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, computer & is security degree recipients from Saint Marys University Of Minnesota generally make around $69,785. Students borrow a median of $27,081 to complete this degree. Get the full computer & is security details for Saint Marys University Of Minnesota

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Bismarck State College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in computer & is security, landing the #4 spot this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Bismarck. Bismarck State College awarded about 42 computer & is security degrees in the most recent data year. Computer & Is Security graduates of Bismarck State College earn a median of $61,364 early in their careers. Bismarck State College graduates carry a median of $13,340 in student loans. Read more about the computer & is security program at Bismarck State College

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University Of Mary
Bismarck, ND

University Of Mary is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in computer & is security, ranking #5. Located in the rural area of Bismarck, University Of Mary is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 67% of students finish within six years. About 15 computer & is security degrees were awarded at University Of Mary in the most recent year. Students who receive their computer & is security degree from University Of Mary earn around $65,565 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,983 to complete this degree. Get the full computer & is security details for University Of Mary

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University Of Nebraska At Omaha came in at #6 for computer & is security this year. Set in the city of Omaha, University Of Nebraska At Omaha is a large public institution. University Of Nebraska At Omaha graduates 49% of students within six years. About 65 computer & is security degrees were awarded at University Of Nebraska At Omaha in the most recent year. Computer & Is Security graduates of University Of Nebraska At Omaha earn a median of $82,921 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $10,500. Read more about the computer & is security program at University Of Nebraska At Omaha

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Des Moines Area Community College placed #7 among the best computer & is security schools. Set in the suburb of Ankeny, Des Moines Area Community College is a very large public institution. Des Moines Area Community College awarded about 37 computer & is security degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer & is security program make about $66,093 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,694. See the full computer & is security program report for Des Moines Area Community College

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Kansas State University landed the #8 spot for computer & is security this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Manhattan. The six-year graduation rate is 71%. There were roughly 13 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at Kansas State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer & is security degree recipients from Kansas State University generally make around $51,543. Typical student debt for the program is $23,546. See the full computer & is security program report for Kansas State University

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University Of North Dakota landed the #9 spot for computer & is security this year. Located in the city of Grand Forks, University Of North Dakota is a large public university. University Of North Dakota graduates 60% of students within six years. There were roughly 19 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at University Of North Dakota in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer & is security degree from University Of North Dakota earn around $64,378 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,110 to complete this degree. Get the full computer & is security details for University Of North Dakota

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University Of Central Missouri earned the #10 position for computer & is security this year. Located in the town of Warrensburg, University Of Central Missouri is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. University Of Central Missouri awarded about 258 computer & is security degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer & is security degree recipients from University Of Central Missouri generally make around $57,502. Typical student debt for the program is $25,038. See the full computer & is security program report for University Of Central Missouri

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Wichita State University ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best computer & is security schools. Set in the city of Wichita, Wichita State University is a large public institution. Roughly 51% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 13 computer & is security degrees were awarded at Wichita State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, computer & is security degree recipients from Wichita State University generally make around $49,278. Typical student debt for the program is $24,262. Read more about the computer & is security program at Wichita State University

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Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE

Bellevue University landed the #12 spot for computer & is security this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Bellevue. The six-year graduation rate is 33%. There were roughly 260 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at Bellevue University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer & is security program make about $82,054 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,694 to complete this degree. Get the full computer & is security details for Bellevue University

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Southeast Missouri State University landed the #13 spot for computer & is security this year. Set in the city of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri State University is a large public institution. About 58% of students finish within six years. About 51 computer & is security degrees were awarded at Southeast Missouri State University in the most recent year. Computer & Is Security graduates of Southeast Missouri State University earn a median of $62,891 early in their careers. Southeast Missouri State University graduates carry a median of $24,250 in student loans. See the full computer & is security program report for Southeast Missouri State University

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Southeast Technical Institute came in at #14 for computer & is security this year. Southeast Technical Institute is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Sioux Falls. There were roughly 29 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at Southeast Technical Institute in the most recent data year. Computer & Is Security graduates of Southeast Technical Institute earn a median of $42,439 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $17,756. Read more about the computer & is security program at Southeast Technical Institute

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Dakota State University landed the #15 spot for computer & is security this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Madison. Roughly 49% of students complete a degree within six years here. Dakota State University awarded about 158 computer & is security degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer & is security degree from Dakota State University earn around $58,166 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. More information about a degree in computer & is security from Dakota State University

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Southeast Community College Area came in at #16 for computer & is security this year. Located in the city of Lincoln, Southeast Community College Area is a large public university. Southeast Community College Area awarded about 24 computer & is security degrees in the most recent data year. Computer & Is Security graduates of Southeast Community College Area earn a median of $44,877 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $14,935. More information about a degree in computer & is security from Southeast Community College Area

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Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO

Lindenwood University came in at #17 for computer & is security this year. Located in the city of Saint Charles, Lindenwood University is a large private not-for-profit university. About 49% of students finish within six years. Lindenwood University awarded about 41 computer & is security degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer & is security program make about $83,143 in their early career. Lindenwood University graduates carry a median of $29,485 in student loans. More information about a degree in computer & is security from Lindenwood University

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University Of Missouri St Louis came in at #18 for computer & is security this year. University Of Missouri St Louis is a large public school located in the suburb of Saint Louis. About 57% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 60 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at University Of Missouri St Louis in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer & is security degree recipients from University Of Missouri St Louis generally make around $53,079. Typical student debt for the program is $25,943. Read more about the computer & is security program at University Of Missouri St Louis

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Hennepin Technical College
Brooklyn Park, MN

Hennepin Technical College ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best computer & is security schools. Located in the suburb of Brooklyn Park, Hennepin Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. About 50 computer & is security degrees were awarded at Hennepin Technical College in the most recent year. Computer & Is Security graduates of Hennepin Technical College earn a median of $46,775 early in their careers. Hennepin Technical College graduates carry a median of $20,998 in student loans. More information about a degree in computer & is security from Hennepin Technical College

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Minneapolis Community And Technical College placed #20 among the best computer & is security schools. Set in the city of Minneapolis, Minneapolis Community And Technical College is a large public institution. Minneapolis Community And Technical College awarded about 24 computer & is security degrees in the most recent data year. Computer & Is Security graduates of Minneapolis Community And Technical College earn a median of $39,603 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $18,990. Read more about the computer & is security program at Minneapolis Community And Technical College

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Missouri State University Springfield earned the #21 position for computer & is security this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Springfield. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. Missouri State University Springfield awarded about 36 computer & is security degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer & is security degree from Missouri State University Springfield earn around $68,680 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,408 to complete this degree. Get the full computer & is security details for Missouri State University Springfield

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Saint Louis Community College earned the #22 position for computer & is security this year. Saint Louis Community College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Bridgeton. There were roughly 34 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at Saint Louis Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer & is security program make about $38,999 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,424. Get the full computer & is security details for Saint Louis Community College

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Saint Cloud State University earned the #23 position for computer & is security this year. This large public university is located in the city of Saint Cloud. About 39% of students finish within six years. About 100 computer & is security degrees were awarded at Saint Cloud State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, computer & is security degree recipients from Saint Cloud State University generally make around $56,987. Saint Cloud State University graduates carry a median of $25,250 in student loans. Get the full computer & is security details for Saint Cloud State University

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Metropolitan State University ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best computer & is security schools. Metropolitan State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Saint Paul. Roughly 44% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 65 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at Metropolitan State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer & is security degree recipients from Metropolitan State University generally make around $54,025. Typical student debt for the program is $42,396. See the full computer & is security program report for Metropolitan State University

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Iowa Western Community College earned the #25 position for computer & is security this year. Set in the suburb of Council Bluffs, Iowa Western Community College is a large public institution. About 50 computer & is security degrees were awarded at Iowa Western Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the computer & is security program make about $43,444 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,153. Read more about the computer & is security program at Iowa Western Community College

Rest of the Top 33 Computer & IS Security Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s computer & is security ranking:

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Century College
White Bear Lake, MN
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Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 33 schools evaluated.

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