Find Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

Find Schools Near

2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $75-$110k) in the Plains States Region

15 Ranked Colleges
1,192 Degrees Awarded
$22,100 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Master's in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

In 2019-2020, 53,722 people earned their degree in computer science, making the major the 11th most popular in the United States.

Across the Plains States region, there were 3,769 computer science graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 1,192 computer science graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,438 and $39,783 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking analyzed 15 colleges that offered a degree in computer science. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great computer science programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the computer science program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

One Size Does Not Fit All

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we’ve developed the “Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

To further help you make the college decision, we’ve developed a unique tool called College Combat that allows you to compare schools based on the factors that matter the most to you. We encourage you to try it out and pit your favorite colleges and universities head to head! If you don’t have time right now, you can bookmark it for later.

Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k

The colleges and universities below are the best for plains states region master’s degree computer science students whose families make $75-$110k.

Top 15 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $75-$110k) in the Plains States Region

#10 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northwest Missouri State University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Northwest is a medium-sized public school situated in Maryville, Missouri. It awarded 160 masters’s computer science degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our plains states region master’s degree computer science students whose families make $75-$110k list, Northwest has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Computer Science Master’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 Northwest are $6,673.

Full Northwest Computer Science Report

#2

Washington University in St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Washington University in St Louis landed the #2 spot on the list. WUSTL is a private not-for-profit institution located in Saint Louis, Missouri. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 113 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

WUSTL did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at WUSTL are $56,562, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Washington University in St Louis Computer Science Report

#3

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities landed the #3 spot on the list. UMN Twin Cities is a large public school situated in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It awarded 68 masters’s computer science degrees in 2019-2020.

UMN Twin Cities not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities are $28,845, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Computer Science Report

#3 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Iowa State University landed the #4 spot on the list. Iowa State University is a public institution located in Ames, Iowa. The school has a large population, and it awarded 37 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Iowa State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Computer Science Master’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 Iowa State are $25,948.

Full Iowa State Computer Science Report

#4 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Nebraska at Omaha. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Omaha, Nebraska is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s computer science degrees to 25 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNOMAHA, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Nebraska at Omaha are $16,374, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Computer Science at UNOMAHA

#6

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, Missouri
#7 in overall quality

University of Central Missouri ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. UCM is located in Warrensburg, Missouri and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 234 masters’s computer science degrees to qualified students.

UCM also made our “Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #7. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Central Missouri are $16,394, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Computer Science at UCM

#7

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, North Dakota

University of North Dakota landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. UND is located in Grand Forks, North Dakota and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 masters’s computer science degrees to qualified students.

UND also took the #0 spot in our “Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UND are $18,326, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Computer Science at UND

#5 in overall quality

North Dakota State University - Main Campus landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Located in Fargo, North Dakota, this fairly large public school awarded 12 degrees to qualified masters’s computer science students in 2019-2020.

North Dakota State University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at North Dakota State University - Main Campus are $11,589, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full North Dakota State University - Main Campus Computer Science Report

#9

Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud, Minnesota
#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, Saint Cloud State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, this fairly large public school handed out 9 degrees to qualified masters’s computer science students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at St. Cloud State University, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Saint Cloud State University are $12,904, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Computer Science at Saint Cloud State University

#10

University of Missouri - Kansas City

Kansas City, Missouri
#6 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, University of Missouri - Kansas City did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. University of Missouri - Kansas City is a fairly large school located in Kansas City, Missouri that handed out 144 masters’s computer science degrees in 2019-2020.

UMKC also made our “Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #6. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMKC are $26,699, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Computer Science at University of Missouri - Kansas City

#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, University of Minnesota - Duluth did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in Duluth, Minnesota, this fairly large public school handed out 7 diplomas to qualified masters’s computer science students in 2019-2020.

UMN Duluth also made our “Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #8. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Minnesota - Duluth are $28,606, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UMN Duluth Computer Science Report

#12

University of Missouri - St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
#11 in overall quality

University of Missouri - St Louis landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Saint Louis, Missouri, and it awarded 22 masters’s computer science degrees in 2019-2020.

UMSL also took the #11 spot in our “Best Computer Science Master’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 - St Louis are $30,154.

Read full report on Computer Science at University of Missouri - St Louis

#9 in overall quality

Missouri State University - Springfield did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #13. Missouri State is located in Springfield, Missouri and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 10 masters’s computer science degrees to qualified students.

Missouri State also took the #9 spot in our “Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Missouri State University - Springfield are $12,042, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Computer Science at Missouri State

#14

Metropolitan State University

Saint Paul, Minnesota
#13 in overall quality

Metropolitan State University landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Metro State is a medium-sized public school situated in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It awarded 5 masters’s computer science degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our plains states region master’s degree computer science students whose families make $75-$110k list, Metro State has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Computer Science Master’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 Metro State are $17,552.

Full Metropolitan State University Computer Science Report

#15

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, Missouri

With a ranking of #15, Saint Louis University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in Saint Louis, Missouri, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 1 diplomas to qualified masters’s computer science students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our plains states region master’s degree computer science students whose families make $75-$110k list, SLU has also earned the #0 rank in our “Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at SLU are $22,074, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Saint Louis University Computer Science Report

Switch to a Different Ranking Method

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.

Credits

Featured Computer Science / Programming Schools

Find Schools Near You