by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 9 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Computer & IS Security Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 182 associate degrees in computer & is security to qualified students.
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Your choice of computer & is security for getting your associate degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for computer & is security students working on their associate degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Computer & IS Security Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in computer & is security.
Hennepin Technical College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in computer & is security. Located in the suburb of Brooklyn Park, Hennepin Technical College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in computer & is security from Hennepin Technical College
Century College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in computer & is security. Located in the suburb of White Bear Lake, Century College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in computer & is security from Century College
Minneapolis Community and Technical College is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in computer & is security. Minneapolis Community and Technical College is a moderately-sized public college located in the large city of Minneapolis.More information about a associate in computer & is security from Minneapolis Community and Technical College
It's difficult to beat Des Moines Area Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in computer & is security. Located in the large suburb of Ankeny, DMACC is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in computer & is security from Des Moines Area Community College
Located in the city of Sioux Falls, Southeast Tech is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in computer & is security from Southeast Technical College
Located in the distant town of El Dorado, Butler CC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in computer & is security from Butler Community College
Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus is a medium-sized public college located in the suburb of Coon Rapids.More information about a associate in computer & is security from Anoka-Ramsey Community College
Saint Paul College is a medium-sized public college located in the large city of Saint Paul.More information about a associate in computer & is security from Saint Paul College
Saint Louis Community College is a large public college located in the large suburb of Bridgeton.More information about a associate in computer & is security from Saint Louis Community College
Explore the best computer & is security schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 299 | 79 |
| Kansas | 275 | 15 |
| Missouri | 210 | 6 |
| Iowa | 200 | 21 |
| South Dakota | 148 | 9 |
| North Dakota | 144 | 0 |
One of 6 majors within the Information Technology area of study, Computer & IS Security has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Network & System Administration/Administrator | 225 |
| Computer Support Specialist | 106 |
| System, Networking, & LAN/WAN Management/Manager | 31 |
| Web/Multimedia Management & Webmaster | 3 |
| Information Technology Management | 1 |