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Computer Software Applications Schools in Minnesota

320 Computer Software students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Computer Software Applications major is the 74th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Computer Software Applications Majors in Minnesota

Computer Software majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 99
Associate Degree 67
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 62
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 62
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 62
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 42
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 42
Post-Master’s Certificate 38
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 38
Bachelor’s Degree 12

Gender Distribution

In Minnesota, a computer software major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of computer software majors in Minnesota is as follows:

  • Asian: 14.7%
  • Black or African American: 8.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.4%
  • White: 49.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 18.1%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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Jobs for Computer Software Applications Grads in Minnesota

36,210 people in the state and 1,647,460 in the nation are employed in jobs related to computer software.

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Wages for Computer Software Applications Jobs in Minnesota

In this state, computer software grads earn an average of $86,710. Nationwide, they make an average of $89,580.

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There are 10 colleges in Minnesota that offer computer software degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

136 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
9,792 Total Students

The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at UST MN. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $56,089 after earning their degree at this institution. 98% of students get financical aid.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,429 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 47%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1. In their early career, Minneapolis Community and Technical College grads earn an average salary of $30,841.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,281 Total Students

An average student at Dunwoody College of Technology will pay a net price of $27,100. The student loan default rate of 8.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,494 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 51%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,347 a year.

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Saint Paul College

Saint Paul
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,823 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 55%. This public school has an average net price of $11,507.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
7,552 Total Students

The average student takes 4.77 years to complete their degree at Metro State. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 27% are considered full time.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,762 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 9.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 44%. A typical student attending LSC will pay a net price of $14,801.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,176 Total Students

A typical student attending Ridgewater College will pay a net price of $11,436. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,275 Total Students

In their early career, UMN Duluth grads earn an average salary of $46,596. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,505. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,761 Total Students

The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at Minnesota State Mankato. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Computer Software Applications Careers in MN

Some of the careers computer software majors go into include:

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Computer and Information Research Scientists 25% $130,830
Software Applications Developers 24% $95,220
Database Administrators 9% $90,100
Web Developers 8% $77,880
Multimedia Artists and Animators 5% $59,690
Graphic Designers 4% $49,590
Computer Programmers -9% $81,200

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to computer software.

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Computer Science 1,411
Information Technology 843
Computer Information Systems 681
Computer Systems Networking 255
Computer Systems Analysis 145
Computer Programming 142
Information Science 141
Data Processing 18

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