2024 Best Computer Science Schools in the Plains States Region
41
Colleges in the Plains States Region
3,924
Computer Science Degrees Awarded
If you pursue a degree in
computer science, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #8 most popular program in the country. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.
College Factual looked at 41 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Computer Science Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 3,924 degrees in computer science to qualified students.
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Choosing a Great Computer Science School
Your choice of computer science school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for computer science schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
Computer Science Rankings by Degree Level
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Computer Science Schools in the Plains States Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
In addition to College Factual's rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you.
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More information on how we come up with our rankings can be found here: College Factual's Data Methodology.
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Featured Computer Science Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
AS in Computer Science
Learn the applied programming skills needed to fill in-demand tech roles when you earn your online AS in Computer Science at Southern New Hampshire University.
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BS in Computer Science
Learn the front-end design and back-end development skills employers look for in full stack software developers with this online bachelor's degree in computer science from Southern New Hampshire University.
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BS in Computer Science - Software Engineering
With a software engineering degree, you'll learn the fundamental concepts and principles – a systematic approach used to develop software on time, on budget and within specifications – throughout your online college classes at SNHU.
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Best Schools for Computer Science in the Plains States Region
Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the computer science degree levels they offer.
10 Top Plains States Region Schools in Computer Science
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In MO
289
Computer Science Degrees Awarded
Any student who is interested in computer science needs to look into Washington University in St Louis. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, WUSTL is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #17 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means WUSTL is a great university overall.
There were approximately 289 computer science students who graduated with this degree at WUSTL in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in computer science from Washington University in St LouisDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MN
633
Computer Science Degrees Awarded
Any student pursuing a degree in computer science has to look into University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Located in the city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #51 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UMN Twin Cities is a great university overall.
There were approximately 633 computer science students who graduated with this degree at UMN Twin Cities in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in computer science from University of Minnesota - Twin CitiesBachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
7th
Most Popular In MN
59
Computer Science Degrees Awarded
Carleton College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in computer science. Carleton is a small private not-for-profit college located in the town of Northfield. A Best Colleges rank of #93 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Carleton is a great college overall.
There were approximately 59 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Carleton in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in computer science from Carleton CollegeBachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In IA
56
Computer Science Degrees Awarded
Any student who is interested in computer science has to check out Grinnell College. Located in the town of Grinnell, Grinnell is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #103 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Grinnell is a great college overall.
There were about 56 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Grinnell in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in computer science from Grinnell CollegeDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In IA
131
Computer Science Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Ames, Iowa State is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #75 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Iowa State is a great university overall.
There were approximately 131 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Iowa State in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in computer science from Iowa State UniversityAssociate Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In SD
32
Computer Science Degrees Awarded
LATI is a small public school located in the remote town of Watertown. This school ranks 3rd out of 13 schools for overall quality in the state of South Dakota.
There were roughly 32 computer science students who graduated with this degree at LATI in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in computer science from Lake Area Technical InstituteBachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In IA
96
Computer Science Degrees Awarded
Iowa is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Iowa City. A Best Colleges rank of #84 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Iowa is a great university overall.
There were roughly 96 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Iowa in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in computer science from University of IowaBachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In MN
53
Computer Science Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Saint Paul, UST MN is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #143 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UST MN is a great university overall.
There were about 53 computer science students who graduated with this degree at UST MN in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in computer science from University of St Thomas MinnesotaAssociate Degree
Highest Degree Type
8th
Most Popular In MN
50
Computer Science Degrees Awarded
Normandale Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the small city of Bloomington. This college ranks 12th out of 52 colleges for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.
There were about 50 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Normandale Community College in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in computer science from Normandale Community CollegeMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In IA
352
Computer Science Degrees Awarded
Located in the remote town of Fairfield, MIU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 6th out of 40 colleges for overall quality in the state of Iowa.
There were roughly 352 computer science students who graduated with this degree at MIU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in computer science from Maharishi International University
