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Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in Minnesota

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2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in Minnesota

21 Colleges
$62,323 Avg Salary
$41,294 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems School for You

In 2020-2021, 681 degrees and certificates were awarded to computer information systems students who went to a Minnesota college or university. This makes it the #31 most popular major in the state.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in Minnesota ranking. Our analysis looked at 21 schools in Minnesota to see which programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer Information Systems program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Colleges.

Our 2023 rankings named University of St Thomas Minnesota the most popular school in Minnesota for computer information systems students. UST MN is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Saint Paul.

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#3

Capella University

Minneapolis, MN

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Capella University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in Minnesota list. Capella University is a very large private for-profit school located in the large city of Minneapolis.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Capella University take out is $38,545.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Minnesota State University - Mankato is a great place for computer information systems students. Located in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State Mankato is a public school with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Minnesota State Mankato take out is $21,175.

Full Computer Information Systems at Minnesota State University - Mankato Report

Out of the 21 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, Metropolitan State University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of Saint Paul, Metro State is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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Summit Academy Opportunities Industrialization Center did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for computer information systems students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, Summit Academy Opportunities Industrialization Center is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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#7

Macalester College

Saint Paul, MN

Macalester College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer information systems programs. Located in the city of Saint Paul, Macalester is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Macalester take out is $19,500.

Full Computer Information Systems at Macalester College Report

Minnesota State Community and Technical College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in Minnesota ranking. Located in the remote town of Fergus Falls, M State is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

After completing their degree, CIS graduates from M State carry an average student debt load of $22,500.

Full Computer Information Systems at Minnesota State Community and Technical College Report

#9

Bethel University Minnesota

Saint Paul, MN

Bethel University Minnesota landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer information systems programs. Bethel University Minnesota is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Saint Paul.

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Anoka Technical College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in Minnesota list. Located in the suburb of Anoka, Anoka Technical College is a public school with a small student population.

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Best Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Missouri 1,395
Kansas 387
Iowa 490
Nebraska 602
North Dakota 96
South Dakota 243

Computer Information Systems is one of 10 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700
Computer Software & Applications 14,336

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 21 schools only.

  • 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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