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2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region

13 Ranked Colleges
221 Degrees Awarded
$23,400 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

With 237,745 degrees handed out in 2019-2020, computer and information sciences is the 8th most popular major in the United States. 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.

For this year’s “Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region” ranking, we looked at 13 colleges that offer a degree in computer and information sciences. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality computer and information sciences programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the computer and information sciences program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for plains states region doctor’s degree computer & information sciences students.

Top 15 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer & Information Sciences in the Plains States Region

#1

Capella University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
#3 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Capella University. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region. Capella University is a large private for-profit school situated in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It awarded 101 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Capella University also made our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #3. Average graduate tuition and fees at Capella University are $14,767, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Computer & Information Sciences at Capella University

#2

Dakota State University

Madison, South Dakota
#11 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Dakota State University. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region list. Madison, South Dakota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees to 16 students 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 are $11,809, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, North Dakota State University - Main Campus landed the #3 spot on the list. Fargo, North Dakota is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

North Dakota State University also took the #12 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at North Dakota State University are $11,589, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#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 #4 for the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region. University of Nebraska at Omaha is a fairly large public school situated in Omaha, Nebraska. It awarded 3 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UNOMAHA also took the #8 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNOMAHA are $16,374, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5

Walden University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
#13 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Walden University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region list. Walden University is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 26 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.

Walden University also took the #13 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 Walden University are $10,716.

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#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, University of Nebraska - Lincoln did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region list. Located in Lincoln, Nebraska, this large public school awarded 4 degrees to qualified doctorate’s computer and information sciences students 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. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UNL are $19,513.

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#7 in overall quality

Iowa State University landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region ranking. Iowa State University is a large school located in Ames, Iowa that handed out 6 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Iowa State, the school also landed 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

#7

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, North Dakota
#13 in overall quality

University of North Dakota did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #7. University of North Dakota is located in Grand Forks, North Dakota and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 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 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.

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#8

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas
#11 in overall quality

Kansas State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #8. This large school is located in Manhattan, Kansas, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

K -State also made our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #11. Average graduate tuition and fees at K -State are $24,115, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
#2 in overall quality

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #8. This large school is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and it awarded 22 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UMN Twin Cities also made our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #2. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities are $28,845, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Computer & Information Sciences Report

#9

University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas
#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, University of Kansas did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region list. Lawrence, Kansas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees to 4 students 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 KU are $25,007, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#4 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, University of Missouri - Columbia did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region list. 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.

Mizzou also took the #4 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Mizzou are $27,193, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Computer & Information Sciences at Mizzou

#11

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa
#5 in overall quality

University of Iowa landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region ranking. This large school is located in Iowa City, Iowa, and it awarded 9 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Iowa not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 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 University of Iowa are $27,613.

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#6 in overall quality

Missouri University of Science and Technology did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #12. This medium-sized school is located in Rolla, Missouri, and 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. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Missouri University of Science and Technology are $30,943.

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

#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 Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region list. Washington University in St Louis is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Saint Louis, Missouri. It awarded 7 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at WUSTL, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at WUSTL are $56,562, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full WUSTL 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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