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Best Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Minnesota

2023 Best Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Minnesota

4 Colleges
$31,794 Avg Salary
$19,871 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Science Associate Degree School for You

Computer Science is the #14 most popular major in Minnesota with 1,411 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Minnesota ranking. This report analyzed 4 schools in Minnesota to see which ones offered the best associate degree programs for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Minnesota

Check out the compsci associate degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Minnesota Schools for an Associate in Computer Science

#1

Normandale Community College

Bloomington, MN

Our 2023 rankings named Normandale Community College the best school in Minnesota for computer science students working on their associate degree. Normandale Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Bloomington.

After completing their Associate Degree, compsci graduates from Normandale Community College carry an average student debtload of $16,242.

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#2

North Hennepin Community College

Brooklyn Park, MN

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend North Hennepin Community College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Minnesota list. North Hennepin Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Brooklyn Park.

After completing their Associate Degree, compsci graduates from North Hennepin Community College carry an average student debtload of $26,268.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Anoka-Ramsey Community College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Minnesota list. Located in the large suburb of Coon Rapids, Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

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#4

Saint Paul College

Saint Paul, MN

Out of the 4 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, Saint Paul College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Saint Paul College is a medium-sized public school located in the large city of Saint Paul.

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Best Computer Science Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Computer Science Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Missouri 1,360
Kansas 229
Iowa 755
Nebraska 122
North Dakota 113
South Dakota 38

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

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
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 4 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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 Negative Space.

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