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2023 Most Popular Online Computer Science Schools in Minnesota

3 Colleges
$59,555 Avg Salary
$24,483 Avg Student Debt

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.

The Most Popular Online Computer Science Schools in Minnesota ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 3 schools in Minnesota to see which ones were the most popular online programs 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 compsci majors pursuing an online .

#1

Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud, MN

Our 2023 rankings named Saint Cloud State University the most popular online school in Minnesota for computer science students. St. Cloud State University is a large public school located in the small city of Saint Cloud.

After completing their degree, compsci graduates from St. Cloud State University carry an average student debtload of $27,000.

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#2

North Hennepin Community College

Brooklyn Park, MN

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means North Hennepin Community College is a great place for computer science students pursuing an online degree. North Hennepin Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of Brooklyn Park.

While working on their degree, compsci majors at North Hennepin Community College accumulate an average of around $23,000 in student debt.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Rasmussen University - Minnesota. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Schools in Minnesota list. Located in the small city of St. Cloud, Rasmussen University - Minnesota is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

On average, compsci graduates from Rasmussen University - Minnesota take out $37,735 in student loans while working on their degree.

Full Computer Science at Rasmussen University - Minnesota Report

Best Computer Science Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Most Popular Computer Science Schools 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

More Computer Science Rankings in Minnesota

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 3 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 Negative Space.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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