2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in Minnesota
Finding the Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree School for You
Computer & Information Sciences is one of the most popular subjects to study in Minnesota. With 3,852 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 6th out of all the majors we track in the state.
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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in Minnesota ranking. Our analysis looked at 10 schools in Minnesota to see which associate degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.
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2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in Minnesota
The colleges and universities below are the best for computer and information sciences majors pursuing a associate degree.
Top 10 Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Alexandria Technical & Community College the best school in Minnesota for computer and information sciences students working on their associate degree. Located in the remote town of Alexandria, ATCC is a public school with a small student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Dunwoody College of Technology. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in Minnesota list. Dunwoody College of Technology is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Minneapolis.
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The excellent associate degree programs at St Cloud Technical and Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer and information sciences schools in Minnesota. Located in the city of Saint Cloud, St Cloud Technical and Community College is a public college with a small student population.
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Out of the 10 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, Normandale Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Bloomington, Normandale Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
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The excellent associate degree programs at Rasmussen University - Minnesota helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer and information sciences schools in Minnesota. Rasmussen University - Minnesota is a small private for-profit school located in the city of St. Cloud.
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Dakota County Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer and information sciences students to get a associate degree. It came in at #6 on the list. DCTC is a small public school located in the rural area of Rosemount.
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Hennepin Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer and information sciences students to get a associate degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the suburb of Brooklyn Park, Hennepin Technical College is a public school with a small student population.
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Anoka-Ramsey Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in Minnesota list. Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Coon Rapids.
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Minneapolis Community and Technical College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in Minnesota list. Located in the city of Minneapolis, Minneapolis Community and Technical College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
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Saint Paul College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer and information sciences students to get a associate degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the city of Saint Paul, Saint Paul College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 1,206 |
| Iowa | 1,713 |
| South Dakota | 615 |
| Missouri | 3,607 |
| Nebraska | 1,395 |
| North Dakota | 314 |
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Computer & Information Sciences Related Rankings by Major
Computer & Information Sciences Majors to Study
| 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 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 14,336 |
| Computer Programming | 11,939 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | 2,338 |
| Data Processing | 1,955 |
| Other Computer & Information Sciences | 1,755 |
| Data Entry | 552 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Computer & Information Sciences
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 198,468 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 177,778 |
| Engineering Technologies | 85,188 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 52,396 |
| Physical Sciences | 50,306 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 10 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).
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