2024 Best General Information Science Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region

General Information Science is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #117 most popular associate degree program in the country. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best General Information Science Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 22 associate degrees in general information science to qualified students.

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Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

• Major Focus - How many resources a school devotes to general information science students as compared to other majors.
• Major Demand - How many other general information science students want to attend this school to pursue a associate degree.
• Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized general information science related body.

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for general information science students working on their associate degree.

More Ways to Rank General Information Science Schools

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best General Information Science Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study General Information Science in the Plains States Region

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in general information science.

Top Plains States Region Schools for an Associate in Information Science

1

Dakota State University
Madison, SD

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

8 Annual Graduates

Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in general information science has to check out Dakota State University. Dakota State is a small public university located in the distant town of Madison.More information about a associate in general information science from Dakota State University

2

Alexandria Technical & Community College
Alexandria, MN

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

2 Annual Graduates

It is difficult to beat Alexandria Technical & Community College if you want to pursue an associate degree in general information science. Located in the town of Alexandria, ATCC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in general information science from Alexandria Technical & Community College

Best General Information Science Colleges by State

Explore the best general information science colleges for a specific state in the Plains States Region .

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Minnesota	299	13
Kansas	275	1
South Dakota	148	8

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Rankings in Majors Related to Information Science

General Information Science is one of 0 different types of Information Science programs to choose from.

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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 the rest 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).
• Credit for the banner image above goes to The Opte Project. More about our data sources and methodologies.