by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 5 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 157 doctor's degrees in computer & information sciences to qualified students.
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The computer & information sciences doctor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality computer & information sciences program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
The overall quality of a doctor's 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 for a Doctor's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of doctorate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their doctor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for computer & information sciences students working on their doctor's degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list to help you make the college decision.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for computer & information sciences students seeking a a doctor's degree.
Washington University in St Louis is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in computer & information sciences. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, WUSTL is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a doctorate in computer & information sciences from Washington University in St Louis
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is a good decision for students pursuing a doctor's degree in computer & information sciences. Located in the city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in computer & information sciences from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
University of Missouri - Columbia is a great option for individuals interested in a doctor's degree in computer & information sciences. Mizzou is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Columbia.More information about a doctorate in computer & information sciences from University of Missouri - Columbia
Iowa State University is a wonderful choice for individuals interested in a doctor's degree in computer & information sciences. Located in the city of Ames, Iowa State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in computer & information sciences from Iowa State University
UNL is a very large public university located in the city of Lincoln.More information about a doctorate in computer & information sciences from University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Explore the best computer & information sciences colleges for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 27 | 149 |
| Missouri | 27 | 20 |
| Kansas | 26 | 13 |
| Iowa | 26 | 19 |
| Nebraska | 24 | 9 |
| North Dakota | 21 | 2 |
| South Dakota | 15 | 14 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 57 |
| Computer Science | 56 |
| Information Technology | 39 |
| Information Science | 5 |
