27
Colleges in the Plains States Region
2,552
Computer and Information Sciences Degrees Awarded
Ranked #15 in popularity,
general computer & information sciences is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.
For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 27 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for general computer & information sciences students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 2,552 degrees in general computer & information sciences to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
The computer and information sciences program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for General Computer & Information Sciences rankings. For our Best Overall General Computer & Information Sciences School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best General Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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The schools below may not offer all types of computer and information sciences degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In MO
122
Computer and Information Sciences Degrees Awarded
Every student who is interested in general computer & information sciences needs to check out University of Missouri - Columbia. Located in the city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #131 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Mizzou is a great university overall.
There were roughly 122 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Mizzou in the most recent data year.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In MO
140
Computer and Information Sciences Degrees Awarded
Every student who is interested in general computer & information sciences needs to look into Missouri University of Science and Technology. Located in the remote town of Rolla, Missouri University of Science and Technology is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #259 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Missouri University of Science and Technology is a great university overall.
There were about 140 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Missouri University of Science and Technology in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general computer & information sciences from Missouri University of Science and Technology
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In IA
University of Iowa is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in general computer & information sciences. Located in the small city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #80 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Iowa is a great university overall.
There were about 27 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Iowa in the most recent data year.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In MN
58
Computer and Information Sciences Degrees Awarded
It is difficult to beat Macalester College if you wish to pursue a degree in general computer & information sciences. Located in the large city of Saint Paul, Macalester is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #336 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Macalester is a great college overall.
There were roughly 58 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Macalester in the most recent year we have data available.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In KS
143
Computer and Information Sciences Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Lawrence, KU is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #192 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means KU is a great university overall.
There were approximately 143 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at KU in the most recent year we have data available.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
11th
Most Popular In MO
Located in the large city of Saint Louis, SLU is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #243 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means SLU is a great university overall.
There were about 10 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at SLU in the most recent year we have data available.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In KS
132
Computer and Information Sciences Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Manhattan, K -State is a public university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #269 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means K -State is a great university overall.
There were roughly 132 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at K -State in the most recent data year.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In NE
116
Computer and Information Sciences Degrees Awarded
Located in the large city of Omaha, MCC is a public college with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #615 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means MCC is a great college overall.
There were roughly 116 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at MCC in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general computer & information sciences from Metropolitan Community College
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In IA
34
Computer and Information Sciences Degrees Awarded
Drake is a small private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Des Moines. A Best Colleges rank of #340 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Drake is a great university overall.
There were approximately 34 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Drake in the most recent year we have data available.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In NE
75
Computer and Information Sciences Degrees Awarded
Southeast Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the city of Lincoln. This college ranks 6th out of 19 schools for overall quality in the state of Nebraska.
There were about 75 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Southeast Community College in the most recent year we have data available.
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