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

15 Ranked Colleges
545 Degrees Awarded
$17,700 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Vallue IT Schools for a Master's in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Vallue IT Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking.

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.

For this year’s “Best Vallue IT Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking, we looked at 15 colleges that offer a degree in information technology. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great information technology programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the information technology program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Vallue IT Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k

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

Top 15 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Information Technology (Income Over $110k) in the Plains States Region

#1

Bellevue University

Bellevue, Nebraska

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Bellevue University. The school came in at #1 for the Best Vallue IT Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k. Bellevue University is located in Bellevue, Nebraska and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 85 masters’s IT degrees to qualified students.

Bellevue University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 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 Bellevue University are $11,385.

Read full report on Information Technology at Bellevue University

#2 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Vallue IT Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Iowa State University landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in Ames, Iowa, this large public school awarded 41 degrees to qualified masters’s IT students in 2019-2020.

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. Average graduate tuition and fees at Iowa State University are $25,948, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Information Technology at Iowa State University

#4 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Nebraska at Omaha. The school came in at #3 for the Best Vallue IT Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k. This fairly large school is located in Omaha, Nebraska, and 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 more than $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.

Full UNOMAHA Information Technology Report

#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 Vallue IT Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Saint Cloud State University is a fairly large public school situated in Saint Cloud, Minnesota. It awarded 51 masters’s IT degrees 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 Saint Cloud State University are $12,904, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Information Technology at Saint Cloud State University

#5

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 #5 for the Best Vallue IT Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k. Concordia University, Saint Paul is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 35 masters’s IT degrees to qualified students.

Concordia University, Saint Paul also made our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #8. Average graduate tuition and fees at Concordia University, Saint Paul are $8,550, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Information Technology at Concordia University, Saint Paul

#6

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, North Dakota

University of North Dakota did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue IT Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #6. UND is a fairly large school located in Grand Forks, North Dakota that handed out 1 masters’s IT degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our plains states region master’s degree it students whose families make more than $110k list, UND has also earned the #0 rank in our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Dakota are $18,326, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UND Information Technology Report

#10 in overall quality

Minnesota State University - Mankato came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue IT Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Located in Mankato, Minnesota, this fairly large public school awarded 2 diplomas to qualified masters’s IT students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Minnesota State Mankato, the school also landed 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.

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#8

Dakota State University

Madison, South Dakota
#5 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, Dakota State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue IT Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in Madison, South Dakota, this small public school awarded 28 diplomas to qualified masters’s IT students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Dakota State, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Dakota State are $11,809, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Dakota State University Information Technology Report

#9

University of Missouri - St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri

University of Missouri - St Louis came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue IT Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. University of Missouri - St Louis is a fairly large public school situated in Saint Louis, Missouri. It awarded 1 masters’s IT degrees 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.

Full UMSL Information Technology Report

#10

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles, Missouri

Lindenwood University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue IT Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Saint Charles, Missouri, and it awarded 51 masters’s IT degrees in 2019-2020.

Lindenwood University also made our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #3. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Lindenwood University are $9,550.

Read full report on Information Technology at Lindenwood University

#11

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, Missouri
#12 in overall quality

University of Central Missouri did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue IT Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #11. UCM is a medium-sized school located in Warrensburg, Missouri that handed out 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.

Full UCM Information Technology Report

#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, Missouri State University - Springfield did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue IT Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Springfield, Missouri is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s IT degrees to 21 students in 2019-2020.

Missouri State also took the #11 spot in our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Missouri State University - Springfield are $12,042, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Missouri State Information Technology Report

#13

Missouri Western State University

Saint Joseph, Missouri
#14 in overall quality

Missouri Western State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue IT Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #13. Missouri Western is a small public school situated in Saint Joseph, Missouri. It awarded 3 masters’s IT degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our plains states region master’s degree it students whose families make more than $110k list, Missouri Western has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Missouri Western are $12,212, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Missouri Western State University Information Technology Report

#14

Friends University

Wichita, Kansas

Friends University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue IT Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Located in Wichita, Kansas, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 4 degrees to qualified masters’s IT students in 2019-2020.

Friends University also made our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #13. Average graduate tuition and fees at Friends University are $11,448, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Information Technology at Friends University

#15

Washington University in St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri

With a ranking of #15, Washington University in St Louis did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue IT Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k list. WUSTL is located in Saint Louis, Missouri and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 61 masters’s IT degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at WUSTL, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at WUSTL are $56,562, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Information Technology at Washington University in St Louis

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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%.

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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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