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Best Computer & Information Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Minnesota

2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Minnesota

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$79,772 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Computer & Information Sciences Master's 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 Master's Degree Schools in Minnesota ranking. This report analyzed 8 schools in Minnesota to see which ones offered the best master's degree programs 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 Master’s Degree Schools in Minnesota

Check out the computer and information sciences master's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Minnesota Schools for a Master's in Computer & Information Sciences

Our 2023 rankings named University of St Thomas Minnesota the best school in Minnesota for computer and information sciences students working on their master’s degree. UST MN is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Paul.

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Out of the 8 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, Minnesota State University - Mankato landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State Mankato is a public college with a large student population.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Minnesota list. UMN Twin Cities is a very large public school located in the city of Minneapolis.

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#4

Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud, MN

The excellent master’s degree programs at Saint Cloud State University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer and information sciences schools in Minnesota. Located in the small city of Saint Cloud, St. Cloud State University is a public college with a large student population.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is a great place for computer and information sciences students working on their master’s degree. SMU MN is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Winona.

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Metropolitan State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Minnesota ranking. Located in the city of Saint Paul, Metro State is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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#7

Capella University

Minneapolis, MN

Capella University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer and information sciences students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Capella University is a very large private for-profit school located in the large city of Minneapolis.

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Best Computer & Information Sciences Colleges in the Plains States Region

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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

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

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 8 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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