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For this year's Best Information Science Colleges for Non-Traditional Students in the Plains States Region ranking, we looked at 5 colleges that offer a bachelor's in is. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent information science programs, but they also offer a lot of support to non-traditional students.
When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the information science program at the school, affordability, and presence of non-traditional students. See our ranking methodology to learn more.
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Featured Information Science Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
MS in Information Technology
To stay competitive in today's information technology world, employees need to have training that goes beyond traditional computer programming and IT expertise.
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AS in Information Technologies
Gain the specialized knowledge and critical-thinking skills required to begin a career in tech with this online associate degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
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The is school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best IS Schools for Non-Traditional Students.
In addition to our rankings, you can take two colleges and compare them based on the criteria that matters most to you in our unique tool, College Combat.
Go ahead and give it a try, or bookmark the link so you can check it out later.
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Featured Information Science Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
MS in Information Technology
To stay competitive in today's information technology world, employees need to have training that goes beyond traditional computer programming and IT expertise.
Learn More
AS in Information Technologies
Gain the specialized knowledge and critical-thinking skills required to begin a career in tech with this online associate degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
Learn More
Check out the is programs at these schools if you want to see which ones are the best for non-traditional students.
Missouri University of Science and Technology has taken the #1 spot in this year's information science ranking for non-traditional students. Missouri University of Science and Technology is a moderately-sized public school located in the remote town of Rolla. Missouri University of Science and Technology also made our Best Colleges for Information Science in the Plains States Region list, coming in at #1.
The student loan default rate at Missouri University of Science and Technology is lower than is typical, just 0.8% of students default in three years. Approximately 2,726 students take at least one class online at Missouri University of Science and Technology. 1,272 students are part time.
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Fort Hays State University landed the #2 spot in our 2021 best information science schools for non-traditional students. FHSU is a large public school located in the remote town of Hays. FHSU not only placed well in our non-traditional rankings. It is also #5 on our Best Colleges for Information Science in the Plains States Region list.
The student loan default rate at FHSU is lower than is typical, just 1.8% of students default in three years. 6,600 of FHSU students are exclusively distance learners. 8,687 students are part time.
Full Information Science at Fort Hays State University Report
University of Nebraska at Omaha landed the #3 spot in our 2021 best information science schools for non-traditional students. UNOMAHA is a large public school located in the city of Omaha. UNOMAHA also made our Best Colleges for Information Science in the Plains States Region list, coming in at #2.
The student loan default rate at UNOMAHA is lower than is typical, just 0.3% of students default in three years. There are approximately 8,191 students at UNOMAHA that take at least one class online. 4,328 of UNOMAHA students are attending part time.
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Metropolitan State University landed the #4 spot in our 2021 best information science schools for non-traditional students. Metro State is a moderately-sized public school located in the large city of Saint Paul. Metro State not only placed well in our non-traditional rankings. It is also #4 on our Best Colleges for Information Science in the Plains States Region list.
About 1.4% of Metro State students default on their loans in three years, which is lower than average. There are approximately 2,941 students at Metro State that take at least one class online. There are roughly 4,032 part time students in attendance at Metro State.
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The #5 spot in this year's ranking belongs to Emporia State University. ESU is a medium-sized public school located in the remote town of Emporia. As a testament to the quality of education offered at ESU, the school also landed the #3 rank in our Best Colleges for Information Science in the Plains States Region ranking.
The student loan default rate at ESU is lower than is typical, just 1.3% of students default in three years. 2,639 students at ESU are exclusively online. 2,388 of ESU students are attending part time.
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