2027 Best Computational Science Schools in the The Plains States Region

Computational Science degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best computational science schools.

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• Best Computational Science Schools in the The Plains States Region

Best Schools for Computational Science in the The Plains States Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall computational science education in the The Plains States Region.

Top Schools in Computational Science

1

Saint Marys University Of Minnesota
Winona, MN

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

10 Computational Science Degrees Awarded

$69,785 Median Starting Salary

Our analysis ranked Saint Marys University Of Minnesota the best school in the country for a degree in computational science. Located in the town of Winona, Saint Marys University Of Minnesota is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Saint Marys University Of Minnesota graduates 66% of students within six years. Saint Marys University Of Minnesota awarded about 10 computational science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computational science degree recipients from Saint Marys University Of Minnesota generally make around $69,785. Saint Marys University Of Minnesota graduates carry a median of $27,081 in student loans. See the full computational science program report for Saint Marys University Of Minnesota

2

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

18 Computational Science Degrees Awarded

$54,204 Median Starting Salary

Students looking for a strong computational science program will find one at Iowa State University, which ranked #2. Iowa State University is a very large public school located in the city of Ames. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. About 18 computational science degrees were awarded at Iowa State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the computational science program make about $54,204 in their early career. Iowa State University graduates carry a median of $23,496 in student loans. See the full computational science program report for Iowa State University

Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 schools evaluated.

• 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.