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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer & Information Sciences in the Plains States Region (With Aid)

14 Ranked Colleges
221 Degrees Awarded
$24,200 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Getting Aid

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Computer & Information Sciences is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 8th of all the majors we analyze. In 2019-2020, 237,745 degrees were awarded to students with this major. In 2017-2018, computer and information sciences graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $48,979 and had an average of $27,144 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Plains States region, there were 13,787 computer and information sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $47,114 and $28,449 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 221 computer and information sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,701 and $106,703 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking, we looked at 14 colleges that offer a degree in computer and information sciences. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great computer and information sciences programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the computer and information sciences program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Getting Aid

The colleges and universities below are the best for plains states region doctor’s degree computer & information sciences students with aid.

Top 14 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer & Information Sciences in the Plains States Region (With Aid)

#6 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, Missouri University of Science and Technology landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in Rolla, Missouri, this medium-sized public school handed out 4 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s computer and information sciences students in 2019-2020.

Missouri University of Science and Technology did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’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 University of Science and Technology are $30,943.

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#8 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Nebraska at Omaha. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Getting Aid list. UNOMAHA is a fairly large public school situated in Omaha, Nebraska. It awarded 3 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our plains states region doctor’s degree computer & information sciences students with aid list, UNOMAHA has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Nebraska at Omaha are $16,374, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#3

Capella University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
#3 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Capella University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Getting Aid. Capella University is a large school located in Minneapolis, Minnesota that handed out 101 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Capella University also made our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #3. Average graduate tuition and fees at Capella University are $14,767, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Missouri - Columbia. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Getting Aid list. University of Missouri - Columbia is a large public school situated in Columbia, Missouri. It awarded 12 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Mizzou also made our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #4. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Missouri - Columbia are $27,193, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Getting Aid list. UMN Twin Cities is a public institution located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The school has a large population, and it awarded 22 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UMN Twin Cities not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMN Twin Cities are $28,845, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10 in overall quality

University of Nebraska - Lincoln came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. University of Nebraska - Lincoln is a public institution located in Lincoln, Nebraska. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UNL also made our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #10. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNL are $19,513, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#7 in overall quality

Iowa State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. This large school is located in Ames, Iowa, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Iowa State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Iowa State are $25,948, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa
#5 in overall quality

University of Iowa ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Iowa City, Iowa, this large public school awarded 9 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s computer and information sciences students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Iowa, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’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 Iowa are $27,613.

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#9

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, North Dakota
#13 in overall quality

University of North Dakota came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, this fairly large public school handed out 1 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s computer and information sciences students in 2019-2020.

UND not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UND are $18,326, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of North Dakota Computer & Information Sciences Report

#12 in overall quality

North Dakota State University - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #10. North Dakota State University - Main Campus is a fairly large public school situated in Fargo, North Dakota. It awarded 4 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

North Dakota State University also made our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #12. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at North Dakota State University - Main Campus are $11,589.

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#11

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas
#11 in overall quality

Kansas State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #11. Kansas State University is located in Manhattan, Kansas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at K -State, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at K -State are $24,115, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12

Dakota State University

Madison, South Dakota
#11 in overall quality

Dakota State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #12. Dakota State is a small school located in Madison, South Dakota that handed out 16 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Dakota State, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’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 Dakota State University are $11,809.

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#13

Washington University in St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
#1 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, Washington University in St Louis did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Getting Aid list. Washington University in St Louis is located in Saint Louis, Missouri and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.

WUSTL also took the #1 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’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 Washington University in St Louis are $56,562.

Full Washington University in St Louis Computer & Information Sciences Report

#14

University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas
#9 in overall quality

University of Kansas landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. This large school is located in Lawrence, Kansas, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our plains states region doctor’s degree computer & information sciences students with aid list, KU has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at KU are $25,007, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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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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