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2022 Best Vallue Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k

13 Ranked Colleges
221 Degrees Awarded
$24,900 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Vallue Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Vallue Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

In 2019-2020, 237,745 computer and information sciences students received their degree, making the major the 8th most popular in the country. In 2017-2018, computer and information sciences graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $48,979 and had an average of $27,144 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Plains States region, there were 13,787 computer and information sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $47,114 and $28,449 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 221 computer and information sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,701 and $106,703 respectively.

This year’s “Best Vallue Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking looked at 13 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in computer and information sciences. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent computer and information sciences programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the computer and information sciences program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Vallue Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k

The colleges and universities below are the best for plains states region doctor’s degree computer & information sciences students whose families make more than $110k.

Top 13 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer & Information Sciences (Income Over $110k) in the Plains States Region

#6 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Missouri University of Science and Technology. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Vallue Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Missouri University of Science and Technology is a medium-sized public school situated in Rolla, Missouri. It awarded 4 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Missouri University of Science and Technology also took the #6 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Missouri University of Science and Technology are $30,943, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Missouri University of Science and Technology Computer & Information Sciences Report

#8 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Nebraska at Omaha. The school came in at #2 for the Best Vallue Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k. University of Nebraska at Omaha is located in Omaha, Nebraska and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.

UNOMAHA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNOMAHA are $16,374, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Nebraska at Omaha Computer & Information Sciences Report

#10 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Vallue Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Nebraska - Lincoln landed the #3 spot on the list. UNL is a public institution located in Lincoln, Nebraska. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UNL also took the #10 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Nebraska - Lincoln are $19,513, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UNL Computer & Information Sciences Report

#7 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Iowa State University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Vallue Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k. Iowa State is located in Ames, Iowa and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.

Iowa State also took the #7 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Iowa State are $25,948.

Full Iowa State Computer & Information Sciences Report

#4 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Missouri - Columbia. The school came in at #5 for the Best Vallue Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k. Mizzou is located in Columbia, Missouri and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 12 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Mizzou, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Missouri - Columbia are $27,193.

Read more about Computer & Information Sciences at Mizzou

#6

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, North Dakota
#13 in overall quality

University of North Dakota landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. University of North Dakota is a public institution located in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our plains states region doctor’s degree computer & information sciences students whose families make more than $110k list, UND has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Dakota are $18,326, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UND Computer & Information Sciences Report

#12 in overall quality

North Dakota State University - Main Campus came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. North Dakota State University is a public institution located in Fargo, North Dakota. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

North Dakota State University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at North Dakota State University are $11,589.

Read more about Computer & Information Sciences at North Dakota State University - Main Campus

#8

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas
#11 in overall quality

Kansas State University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Vallue Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k list. K -State is located in Manhattan, Kansas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our plains states region doctor’s degree computer & information sciences students whose families make more than $110k list, K -State has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Kansas State University are $24,115, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Computer & Information Sciences at Kansas State University

#9

Dakota State University

Madison, South Dakota
#11 in overall quality

Dakota State University landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. This small school is located in Madison, South Dakota, and it awarded 16 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Dakota State also took the #11 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Dakota State University are $11,809, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Computer & Information Sciences at Dakota State University

#10

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa
#5 in overall quality

University of Iowa did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #10. University of Iowa is a public institution located in Iowa City, Iowa. The school has a large population, and it awarded 9 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Iowa also took the #5 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Iowa are $27,613, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Iowa Computer & Information Sciences Report

#11

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
#2 in overall quality

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. This large school is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and it awarded 22 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our plains states region doctor’s degree computer & information sciences students whose families make more than $110k list, UMN Twin Cities has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities are $28,845.

Full UMN Twin Cities Computer & Information Sciences Report

#12

University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas
#9 in overall quality

University of Kansas came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. KU is a public institution located in Lawrence, Kansas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

KU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Kansas are $25,007, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Computer & Information Sciences at KU

#13

Washington University in St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
#1 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, Washington University in St Louis did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in Saint Louis, Missouri, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 7 degrees to qualified doctorate’s computer and information sciences students in 2019-2020.

WUSTL also took the #1 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at WUSTL are $56,562.

Full Washington University in St Louis Computer & Information Sciences Report

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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