Find Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

Best Computer Software Applications Schools in Minnesota

Find Schools Near

2023 Best Computer Software Applications Schools in Minnesota

11 Colleges
$50,002 Avg Salary
$22,474 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Software & Applications School for You

In 2020-2021, 216 degrees and certificates were awarded to computer software and applications students who went to a Minnesota college or university. This makes it the #74 most popular major in the state.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Computer Software Applications Schools in Minnesota ranking. This report analyzed 11 schools in Minnesota to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Computer Software & Applications Schools in Minnesota

The following schools top our list of the Best Computer Software & Applications Colleges.

Top 10 Best Computer Software & Applications Schools

Our analysis found University of St Thomas Minnesota to be the best school for computer software and applications students who want to pursue a degree in Minnesota. Located in the city of Saint Paul, UST MN is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

Read full report on Computer Software & Applications at University of St Thomas Minnesota

The excellent programs at Dunwoody College of Technology helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer software and applications schools in Minnesota. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, Dunwoody College of Technology is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that computer software majors at Dunwoody College of Technology take out is $20,000.

Read full report on Computer Software & Applications at Dunwoody College of Technology

The excellent programs at Minnesota State University - Mankato helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer software and applications schools in Minnesota. Minnesota State Mankato is a large public school located in the city of Mankato.

Read full report on Computer Software & Applications at Minnesota State University - Mankato

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Metropolitan State University is a great place for computer software and applications students. Metro State is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Saint Paul.

Read More…

The excellent programs at University of Minnesota - Duluth helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer software and applications schools in Minnesota. UMN Duluth is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Duluth.

Read full report on Computer Software & Applications at University of Minnesota - Duluth

Dakota County Technical College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Computer Software Applications Schools in Minnesota list. Located in the rural area of Rosemount, DCTC is a public school with a small student population.

Read full report on Computer Software & Applications at Dakota County Technical College

#7

Capella University

Minneapolis, MN

Capella University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Software Applications Schools in Minnesota ranking. Located in the city of Minneapolis, Capella University is a private for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

Read full report on Computer Software & Applications at Capella University

#8

Normandale Community College

Bloomington, MN

Normandale Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Computer Software Applications Schools in Minnesota list. Normandale Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Bloomington.

Read full report on Computer Software & Applications at Normandale Community College

Minneapolis Community and Technical College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Computer Software Applications Schools in Minnesota list. Minneapolis Community and Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Minneapolis.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Minneapolis Community and Technical College Report

#10

Hennepin Technical College

Brooklyn Park, MN

Hennepin Technical College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer software and applications programs. Hennepin Technical College is a small public school located in the large suburb of Brooklyn Park.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Hennepin Technical College Report

Best Computer Software & Applications Colleges in the Plains States Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Missouri 62
Kansas 14
Iowa 71
Nebraska 5
North Dakota 9
South Dakota 38

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

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 11 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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Featured Schools

Find Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited colleges across the U.S.