2023 Best Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology Colleges for Veterans in the Plains States Region
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Ranked Colleges
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Degrees Awarded
$21,600
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With all of the options veterans have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Computer Systems Tech” ranking.
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology is the 413th most popular major in the country with 1,818 degrees awarded in 2020-2021.
Across the Plains States region, there were 102 computer technology/computer systems technology graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.
For this year’s “Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Computer Systems Tech” ranking, we looked at 3 colleges that offer a degree 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 a strong support system for veterans and active service members.
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, veteran affordability, and veteran population. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.
One Size Does Not Fit All
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we’ve developed a number of rankings, including this “Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Computer Systems Tech” list, to help you choose the best school for you.
To further help you make the college decision, we’ve developed a unique tool called College Combat that allows you to compare schools based on the factors that matter the most to you. When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don’t forget it.
Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Computer Systems Tech
The colleges and universities below are the best for plains states region vets studying computer systems tech.
Top 3 Best Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology Colleges for Veterans in the Plains States Region
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Anoka Technical College. The school came in at #1 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Computer Systems Tech. Anoka, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s computer systems tech degrees to 26 students in 2020-2021.
Anoka Technical College also made our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list, coming in at #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS].According to our most recent data, Anoka Technical College supports 1,683 students, and 65 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 39 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $3,500. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
Full Anoka Technical College Veteran Student Life Report
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Ridgewater College. The school came in at #2 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Computer Systems Tech. This small school is located in Willmar, Minnesota, and it awarded 5 ’s computer systems tech degrees in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at Ridgewater College, the school also landed the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 38 of the 3,176 students enrolled at Ridgewater College were GI Bill® students, of which 25 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $2,506. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
Full Ridgewater College Veteran Student Life Report
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Southeast Missouri State University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Computer Systems Tech list. This medium-sized school is located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, and it awarded 6 ’s computer systems tech degrees in 2020-2021.
Southeast Missouri State University also made our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list, coming in at #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS].According to our most recent data, Southeast Missouri State University supports 10,001 students, and 344 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 143 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $4,052. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Southeast Missouri State University does offer credit for military training for eligible students.
Full Southeast Missouri State University Veteran Student Life Report
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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).
- Veteran-specific data can be found at the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs.
- 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
- *Avg Salary and Avg 4-Year Grad Rate are for the top schools only.
- **GI Bill® student total includes all chapters of the GI Bill® program (e.g., Post-9/11, Montgomery GI Bill, Reserve Education Assistance Program, and Veteran Readiness and Employment)
- 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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