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2022 Best Value IT Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k

16 Ranked Colleges
545 Degrees Awarded
$17,500 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value IT Schools for a Master's in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value IT Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

Information Technology is the 46th most popular major in the country with 38,958 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, information technology graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $39,044 and had an average of $25,781 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Plains States region, there were 2,326 information technology graduates with average earnings and debt of $39,582 and $30,582 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 545 information technology graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,438 and $39,783 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value IT Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking looked at 16 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in information technology. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent information technology programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the information technology program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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The it 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 “Best Value IT Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k”.

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Best Value IT Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value IT Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k.

Top 16 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Information Technology (Income $75-$110k) in the Plains States Region

#1

Washington University in St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value IT Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Washington University in St Louis landed the #1 spot on the list. WUSTL is a private not-for-profit institution located in Saint Louis, Missouri. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 61 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

WUSTL did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Washington University in St Louis are $56,562.

Read more about Information Technology at WUSTL

#2 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value IT Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Iowa State University landed the #2 spot on the list. Iowa State is located in Ames, Iowa and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 41 masters’s IT degrees to qualified students.

Iowa State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Iowa State are $25,948.

Read more about Information Technology at Iowa State University

#3

Concordia University, Saint Paul

Saint Paul, Minnesota
#8 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Concordia University, Saint Paul. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value IT Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k. Located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 35 degrees to qualified masters’s IT students in 2019-2020.

Concordia University, Saint Paul also took the #8 spot in our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Concordia University, Saint Paul are $8,550.

Read more about Information Technology at Concordia University, Saint Paul

#4

Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud, Minnesota
#7 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Saint Cloud State University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value IT Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, this fairly large public school awarded 51 diplomas to qualified masters’s IT students in 2019-2020.

St. Cloud State University also made our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #7. Average graduate tuition and fees at St. Cloud State University are $12,904, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Saint Cloud State University Information Technology Report

#4 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Nebraska at Omaha. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value IT Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. UNOMAHA is a fairly large public school situated in Omaha, Nebraska. It awarded 16 masters’s IT degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our plains states region master’s degree it students whose families make $75-$110k list, UNOMAHA has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNOMAHA are $16,374, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Information Technology at University of Nebraska at Omaha

#6

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, North Dakota

University of North Dakota ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value IT Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. UND is a fairly large school located in Grand Forks, North Dakota that handed out 1 masters’s IT degrees in 2019-2020.

UND not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #0 on our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Dakota are $18,326, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UND Information Technology Report

#10 in overall quality

Minnesota State University - Mankato landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value IT Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Minnesota State Mankato is a fairly large public school situated in Mankato, Minnesota. It awarded 2 masters’s IT degrees in 2019-2020.

Minnesota State Mankato also took the #10 spot in our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Minnesota State University - Mankato are $8,788, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Information Technology at Minnesota State University - Mankato

#8

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles, Missouri

Lindenwood University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value IT Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Saint Charles, Missouri is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s IT degrees to 51 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Lindenwood University, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Lindenwood University are $9,550, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9

Bellevue University

Bellevue, Nebraska

Bellevue University landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value IT Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Bellevue, Nebraska, and it awarded 85 masters’s IT degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Bellevue University, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Bellevue University are $11,385, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, Missouri State University - Springfield did quite well on the 2022 Best Value IT Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. This large school is located in Springfield, Missouri, and it awarded 21 masters’s IT degrees in 2019-2020.

Missouri State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Missouri State University - Springfield are $12,042.

Full Missouri State University - Springfield Information Technology Report

#11

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, Missouri
#12 in overall quality

University of Central Missouri came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value IT Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Warrensburg, Missouri, and it awarded 10 masters’s IT degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UCM, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCM are $16,394, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Information Technology at University of Central Missouri

#12

Dakota State University

Madison, South Dakota
#5 in overall quality

Dakota State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value IT Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #12. This small school is located in Madison, South Dakota, and it awarded 28 masters’s IT degrees in 2019-2020.

Dakota State also made our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #5. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Dakota State are $11,809.

Full Dakota State Information Technology Report

#13

University of Missouri - St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri

University of Missouri - St Louis landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value IT Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Located in Saint Louis, Missouri, this fairly large public school awarded 1 diplomas to qualified masters’s IT students in 2019-2020.

UMSL did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #0 on our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Missouri - St Louis are $30,154, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Information Technology at University of Missouri - St Louis

#14

Missouri Western State University

Saint Joseph, Missouri
#14 in overall quality

Missouri Western State University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value IT Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Saint Joseph, Missouri is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s IT degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Missouri Western, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Missouri Western State University are $12,212, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Information Technology at Missouri Western State University

#15

Capella University

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Capella University landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value IT Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Minneapolis, Minnesota is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out masters’s IT degrees to 101 students in 2019-2020.

Capella University also made our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #9. Average graduate tuition and fees at Capella University are $14,767, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Capella University Information Technology Report

#16

Friends University

Wichita, Kansas

With a ranking of #16, Friends University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value IT Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Wichita, Kansas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s IT degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

Friends University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Friends University are $11,448.

Read more about Information Technology at Friends University

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Notes and References

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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