by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 13 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for doctor's degree seekers in the field of computer & information sciences. Combined, these schools handed out 226 doctor's degrees in computer & information sciences to qualified students.
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The computer & information sciences doctor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality computer & information sciences program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of doctorate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their doctor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for computer & information sciences students working on their doctor's degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list to help you make the college decision.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for computer & information sciences students seeking a a doctor's degree.
Washington University in St Louis is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in computer & information sciences. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, WUSTL is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in computer & information sciences from Washington University in St Louis
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is a great option for students pursuing a doctor's degree in computer & information sciences. Located in the city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in computer & information sciences from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
University of Missouri - Columbia is a good choice for students pursuing a doctor's degree in computer & information sciences. Mizzou is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Columbia.More information about a doctorate in computer & information sciences from University of Missouri - Columbia
It is hard to beat Capella University if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in computer & information sciences. Located in the city of Minneapolis, Capella University is a private for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in computer & information sciences from Capella University
Located in the city of Ames, Iowa State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in computer & information sciences from Iowa State University
UNL is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Lincoln.More information about a doctorate in computer & information sciences from University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Missouri University of Science and Technology is a medium-sized public university located in the town of Rolla.More information about a doctorate in computer & information sciences from Missouri University of Science and Technology
KU is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Lawrence.More information about a doctorate in computer & information sciences from University of Kansas
Iowa is a very large public university located in the small city of Iowa City.More information about a doctorate in computer & information sciences from University of Iowa
Dakota State is a small public university located in the distant town of Madison.More information about a doctorate in computer & information sciences from Dakota State University
Explore the best computer & information sciences schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 27 | 149 |
| Missouri | 27 | 20 |
| Kansas | 26 | 13 |
| Iowa | 26 | 19 |
| Nebraska | 24 | 9 |
| North Dakota | 21 | 2 |
| South Dakota | 15 | 14 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 98 |
| Information Technology | 73 |
| Computer Science | 53 |
| Information Science | 2 |
