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2022 Best Value Associate Degree Colleges for Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology (Income $30-$48k) in the Plains States Region

6 Ranked Colleges
81 Degrees Awarded
$10,500 Avg Net Price*
Best Value Computer Systems Tech Schools for an Associate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Computer Systems Tech Schools for an Associate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2019-2020, 1,985 people earned their degree in computer technology/computer systems technology, making the major the 350th most popular in the United States.

Across the Plains States region, there were 108 computer technology/computer systems technology graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the associate degree level specifically, there were 81 computer technology/computer systems technology graduates with average earnings and debt of $34,069 and $19,434 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Computer Systems Tech Schools for an Associate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking looked at 6 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in computer technology/computer systems technology. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great computer technology/computer systems 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 computer technology/computer systems 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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The computer systems tech 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 Computer Systems Tech Schools for an Associate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k”.

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Best Value Computer Systems Tech Schools for an Associate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Computer Systems Tech Schools for an Associate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k.

Top 6 Best Value Associate Degree Colleges for Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology (Income $30-$48k) in the Plains States Region

#1

Anoka Technical College

Anoka, Minnesota
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 6 schools in the Best Value Computer Systems Tech Schools for an Associate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Anoka Technical College landed the #1 spot on the list. Anoka, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s computer systems tech degrees to 34 students in 2019-2020.

Anoka Technical College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. The yearly cost to attend Anoka Technical College is $10,461 for Plains States Region Associate Degree Computer Systems Tech students whose families make $30-$48k.

Full Anoka Technical College Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology Report

#2

Century College

White Bear Lake, Minnesota
#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Century College. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Computer Systems Tech Schools for an Associate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. White Bear Lake, Minnesota is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s computer systems tech degrees to 10 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our plains states region associate degree computer systems tech students whose families make $30-$48k list, Century College has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Century College is $9,441 for plains states region associate degree computer systems tech students whose families make $30-$48k.

Full Century College Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology Report

#3

Ridgewater College

Willmar, Minnesota
#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Ridgewater College. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Computer Systems Tech Schools for an Associate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Ridgewater College is a small public school situated in Willmar, Minnesota. It awarded 7 associates’s computer systems tech degrees in 2019-2020.

Ridgewater College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. The yearly cost to attend Ridgewater College is $10,099 for plains states region associate degree computer systems tech students whose families make $30-$48k.

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#4

Southeast Missouri State University

Cape Girardeau, Missouri
#4 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Southeast Missouri State University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Computer Systems Tech Schools for an Associate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Southeast Missouri State University is a public institution located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 3 associates’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Southeast Missouri State University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. It costs about $10,217 for Plains States Region Associate Degree Computer Systems Tech students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend Southeast Missouri State University.

Full Southeast Missouri State University Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology Report

#5

Central Lakes College - Brainerd

Brainerd, Minnesota
#6 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Central Lakes College - Brainerd. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Computer Systems Tech Schools for an Associate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Central Lakes College - Brainerd is a public institution located in Brainerd, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 2 associates’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Central Lakes College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. The yearly cost to attend Central Lakes College - Brainerd is $10,720 for Plains States Region Associate Degree Computer Systems Tech students whose families make $30-$48k.

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#6

Lake Superior College

Duluth, Minnesota
#5 in overall quality

Lake Superior College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Computer Systems Tech Schools for an Associate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Duluth, Minnesota, this small public school awarded 3 diplomas to qualified associates’s computer systems tech students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our plains states region associate degree computer systems tech students whose families make $30-$48k list, LSC has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. It costs about $12,098 for plains states region associate degree computer systems tech students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend Lake Superior College.

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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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