by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 34 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of computer & information sciences. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 2,215 associate degrees in computer & information sciences during the 2020-2021 academic year.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The computer & information sciences associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To take this into account we consider a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of associate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their associate degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for computer & information sciences students working on their associate degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in computer & information sciences.
Hennepin Technical College is a wonderful option for individuals interested in an associate degree in computer & information sciences. Hennepin Technical College is a small public college located in the suburb of Brooklyn Park.More information about a associate in computer & information sciences from Hennepin Technical College
Metropolitan Community College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in computer & information sciences. Located in the city of Omaha, MCC is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in computer & information sciences from Metropolitan Community College
Lake Area Technical Institute is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in computer & information sciences. Located in the town of Watertown, LATI is a public school with a small student population.More information about a associate in computer & information sciences from Lake Area Technical Institute
Dunwoody College of Technology is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in computer & information sciences. Dunwoody College of Technology is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Minneapolis.More information about a associate in computer & information sciences from Dunwoody College of Technology
Located in the city of Minneapolis, Minneapolis Community and Technical College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in computer & information sciences from Minneapolis Community and Technical College
Located in the city of Bloomington, Normandale Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in computer & information sciences from Normandale Community College
St Cloud Technical and Community College is a small public college located in the city of Saint Cloud.More information about a associate in computer & information sciences from St Cloud Technical and Community College
Located in the town of Madison, Dakota State is a public university with a small student population.More information about a associate in computer & information sciences from Dakota State University
Located in the large suburb of Cottleville, SCC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in computer & information sciences from St Charles Community College
Located in the rural area of Sioux Falls, Southeast Tech is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in computer & information sciences from Southeast Technical College
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Explore the best computer & information sciences colleges for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 37 | 772 |
| Kansas | 35 | 234 |
| Nebraska | 34 | 248 |
| Iowa | 33 | 329 |
| South Dakota | 32 | 123 |
| Missouri | 32 | 421 |
| North Dakota | 26 | 79 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Technology | 477 |
| Computer Programming | 456 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 449 |
| Computer Information Systems | 435 |
| Computer Science | 225 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 149 |
| Information Science | 22 |
| Data Processing | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communications Technologies & Support | 355 |
