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Most Popular Online Computer Programming Schools in Minnesota

2023 Most Popular Online Computer Programming Schools in Minnesota

8 Colleges
$43,272 Avg Salary
$30,148 Avg Student Debt

With 142 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, computer programming is the #98 most popular major in Minnesota.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Online Computer Programming Schools in Minnesota ranking. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in Minnesota to see which online programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for programming majors pursuing an online .

#1

North Hennepin Community College

Brooklyn Park, MN

Our 2023 rankings named North Hennepin Community College the most popular online school in Minnesota for computer programming students. Located in the suburb of Brooklyn Park, North Hennepin Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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#2

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 #2 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Programming Schools in Minnesota list. Capella University is a very large private for-profit school located in the city of Minneapolis.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Minnesota State Community and Technical College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Programming Schools in Minnesota list. Located in the town of Fergus Falls, M State is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

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#4

Ridgewater College

Willmar, MN

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Ridgewater College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Computer Programming Schools in Minnesota list. Located in the remote town of Willmar, Ridgewater College is a public school with a small student population.

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Out of the 8 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, Minnesota State College Southeast landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the town of Winona, MSC Southeast is a public school with a small student population.

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Herzing University - Minneapolis landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer programming programs. Herzing University - Minneapolis is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Minneapolis.

After completing their degree, programming graduates from Herzing University - Minneapolis carry an average student debtload of $39,310.

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Minnesota West Community and Technical College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer programming programs. Minnesota West is a small public school located in the remote town of Granite Falls.

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#8

Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud, MN

Saint Cloud State University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer programming programs. Located in the small city of Saint Cloud, St. Cloud State University is a public school with a large student population.

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Best Computer Programming Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Most Popular Computer Programming Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Missouri 270
Kansas 237
Iowa 130
Nebraska 72
South Dakota 20

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One of 10 majors within the area of study, computer programming has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to Programming

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 8 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to luis gomes.

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