2026 Best Computer Graphics Schools in the The Plains States Region

Computer Graphics programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. 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 5 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for computer graphics students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Computer Graphics Schools in the The Plains States Region

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Best Schools for Computer Graphics in the The Plains States Region

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

Top Schools in Computer Graphics

1

Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

48 Computer Graphics Degrees Awarded

$34,433 Median Starting Salary

Leading the list is Lindenwood University, our #1 school for computer graphics. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Saint Charles. About 49% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 48 computer graphics students who graduated with this degree at Lindenwood University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer graphics program make about $34,433 in their early career. Lindenwood University graduates carry a median of $25,717 in student loans. Read more about the computer graphics program at Lindenwood University

2

Dakota State University
Madison, SD

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

24 Computer Graphics Degrees Awarded

$26,379 Median Starting Salary

Dakota State University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best computer graphics schools. Located in the town of Madison, Dakota State University is a moderately-sized public university. Roughly 49% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 24 computer graphics students who graduated with this degree at Dakota State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer graphics degree from Dakota State University earn around $26,379 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Get the full computer graphics details for Dakota State University

Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 5 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.