by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 41 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for computer & information sciences students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 2,144 associate degrees in computer & information sciences to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The computer & information sciences associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To account for this we include a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of associate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their associate degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for computer & information sciences students working on their associate degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in computer & information sciences.
Hennepin Technical College is a good choice for individuals interested in an associate degree in computer & information sciences. Hennepin Technical College is a small public college located in the suburb of Brooklyn Park.More information about a associate in computer & information sciences from Hennepin Technical College
Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in computer & information sciences has to look into Des Moines Area Community College. DMACC is a very large public college located in the large suburb of Ankeny.More information about a associate in computer & information sciences from Des Moines Area Community College
Every student who is interested in an associate degree in computer & information sciences has to check out Minneapolis Community and Technical College. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, Minneapolis Community and Technical College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in computer & information sciences from Minneapolis Community and Technical College
Every student who is interested in an associate degree in computer & information sciences needs to look into Dakota State University. Located in the distant town of Madison, Dakota State is a public university with a small student population.More information about a associate in computer & information sciences from Dakota State University
Century College is a medium-sized public college located in the large suburb of White Bear Lake.More information about a associate in computer & information sciences from Century College
Located in the remote town of Watertown, LATI is a public school with a small student population.More information about a associate in computer & information sciences from Lake Area Technical Institute
Dunwoody College of Technology is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Minneapolis.More information about a associate in computer & information sciences from Dunwoody College of Technology
Located in the large city of Omaha, MCC is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in computer & information sciences from Metropolitan Community College
Southeast Tech is a small public college located in the midsize city of Sioux Falls.More information about a associate in computer & information sciences from Southeast Technical College
MCC is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Kansas City.More information about a associate in computer & information sciences from Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City
Explore the best computer & information sciences schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 37 | 772 |
| Kansas | 35 | 234 |
| Nebraska | 34 | 248 |
| Iowa | 33 | 329 |
| South Dakota | 32 | 123 |
| Missouri | 32 | 421 |
| North Dakota | 26 | 79 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Technology | 548 |
| Computer Programming | 494 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 392 |
| Computer Information Systems | 353 |
| Computer Science | 200 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 126 |
| Information Science | 29 |
| Data Processing | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communications Technologies & Support | 270 |
