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2023 Best Value Computer Systems Schools in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k

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251 Degrees Awarded
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Best Value Computer Systems Schools in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Computer Systems Schools in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2020-2021, 2,338 people earned their degree in computer systems analysis, making the major the 197th most popular in the United States. In 2019-2020, computer systems analysis graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $58,066 and had an average of $42,820 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Plains States region, there were 251 computer systems analysis graduates with average earnings and debt of $60,727 and $32,505 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Computer Systems Schools in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking looked at 5 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in computer systems analysis. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality computer systems analysis programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the computer systems analysis program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Computer Systems Schools in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Computer Systems Schools in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k.

Top 5 Best Value Colleges for Computer Systems Analysis (Income $30-$48k) in the Plains States Region

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Best Value Computer Systems Schools in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. UMN Twin Cities is a large public school situated in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It awarded 143 ’s computer systems degrees in 2020-2021.

UMN Twin Cities not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Computer Systems Analysis Schools in the Plains States Region” list. It costs about $8,609 for plains states region computer systems students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend University of Minnesota - Twin Cities.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 93%. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Computer Systems Analysis at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

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University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, North Dakota

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Dakota. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Computer Systems Schools in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. University of North Dakota is a fairly large school located in Grand Forks, North Dakota that handed out 14 ’s computer systems degrees in 2020-2021.

UND not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Computer Systems Analysis Schools in the Plains States Region” list. It costs about $13,151 for Plains States Region Computer Systems students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend UND.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full University of North Dakota Computer Systems Analysis Report

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Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, Missouri

Out of the 5 schools in the Best Value Computer Systems Schools in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Lindenwood University landed the #3 spot on the list. Lindenwood University is a medium-sized school located in Saint Charles, Missouri that handed out 9 ’s computer systems degrees in 2020-2021.

Lindenwood University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Computer Systems Analysis Schools in the Plains States Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for Lindenwood University is $13,008 for plains states region computer systems students whose families make $30-$48k.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Lindenwood University Computer Systems Analysis Report

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University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, Missouri

Out of the 5 schools in the Best Value Computer Systems Schools in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Central Missouri landed the #4 spot on the list. University of Central Missouri is a fairly large public school situated in Warrensburg, Missouri. It awarded 38 ’s computer systems degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UCM, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Computer Systems Analysis Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend University of Central Missouri is $12,120 for Plains States Region Computer Systems students whose families make $30-$48k.

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Out of the 5 schools in the Best Value Computer Systems Schools in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Missouri State University - Springfield landed the #5 spot on the list. Missouri State is located in Springfield, Missouri and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 5 ’s computer systems degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Missouri State, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Computer Systems Analysis Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Missouri State is $13,144 for plains states region computer systems students whose families make $30-$48k.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Computer Systems Analysis at Missouri State

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