2026 Best Informatics Schools in the The Plains States Region

Informatics degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for informatics students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Informatics Schools in the The Plains States Region

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Featured Informatics Programs

Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.

BS in Computer Information Systems

Use technology to drive crucial business strategies with the online BS in Computer Information Systems program at Southern New Hampshire University.

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MS in Information Technology - Healthcare Informatics

Gain a deeper understanding of IT applications used in the healthcare field and further your career with this specialized online master's from Southern New Hampshire University.

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AS in Information Technologies

Gain the specialized knowledge and critical-thinking skills required to begin a career in tech with this online associate degree from Southern New Hampshire University.

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Best Schools for Informatics in the The Plains States Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall informatics education in the The Plains States Region.

Top Schools in Informatics

1

Saint Louis University Main Campus
Saint Louis, MO

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

25 Informatics Degrees Awarded

$80,588 Median Starting Salary

Leading the list is Saint Louis University Main Campus, our #1 school for informatics. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Saint Louis. Saint Louis University Main Campus graduates 80% of students within six years. There were roughly 25 informatics students who graduated with this degree at Saint Louis University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Students who receive their informatics degree from Saint Louis University Main Campus earn around $80,588 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $37,250. More information about a degree in informatics from Saint Louis University Main Campus

2

University Of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

24 Informatics Degrees Awarded

$60,199 Median Starting Salary

University Of Iowa is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in informatics, landing the #2 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Iowa City. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Iowa awarded about 24 informatics degrees in the most recent data year. Informatics graduates of University Of Iowa earn a median of $60,199 early in their careers. University Of Iowa graduates carry a median of $26,025 in student loans. Read more about the informatics program at University Of Iowa

Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 8 schools evaluated.

• 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.