2025 Best Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region

an associate degree in computer technology/computer systems technology is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #164 out of 1020 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

College Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 81 associate degrees in computer technology/computer systems technology during the 2022-2023 academic year.

What's on this page: * Our Methodology

• Best Associate Degree Schools List

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

• Major Focus - How much a school focuses on computer technology/computer systems technology students vs. other majors.
• Major Demand - How many other computer technology/computer systems technology students want to attend this school to pursue a associate degree.
• Educational Resources - How many resources are allocated to students. These resources may include educational expenditures per student, number of students per instructor, and graduation rate among other things.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized computer technology/computer systems technology related body.

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for computer technology/computer systems technology students working on their associate degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology in the Plains States Region

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in computer technology/computer systems technology.

Top Plains States Region Schools for an Associate in Computer Systems Tech

1

Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

10 Annual Graduates

Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in computer technology/computer systems technology has to take a look at Southeast Missouri State University. Southeast Missouri State University is a moderately-sized public university located in the small city of Cape Girardeau.More information about a associate in computer technology/computer systems technology from Southeast Missouri State University

2

Anoka Technical College
Anoka, MN

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

16 Annual Graduates

Anoka Technical College is a great decision for individuals pursuing an associate degree in computer technology/computer systems technology. Anoka Technical College is a small public college located in the suburb of Anoka.More information about a associate in computer technology/computer systems technology from Anoka Technical College

Best Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology Colleges by State

Explore the best computer technology/computer systems technology schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Minnesota	299	71
Missouri	210	6
South Dakota	148	2

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Rankings in Majors Related to Computer Systems Tech

Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology is one of 4 different types of Computer Engineering Technology programs to choose from.

Most Popular Majors Related to Computer Systems Tech

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Computer Engineering Technology	98

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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 the rest 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).
• Credit for the banner image above goes to AAAndrey A. More about our data sources and methodologies.