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2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Minnesota

25 Colleges
$54,252 Avg Salary
$30,313 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer & Information Sciences 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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Minnesota ranking. This report analyzed 25 schools in Minnesota to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Minnesota

The colleges and universities below are the best for computer and information sciences majors pursuing a .

Top 10 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools

Our analysis found Alexandria Technical & Community College to be the best school for computer and information sciences students who want to pursue a degree in Minnesota. Located in the remote town of Alexandria, ATCC is a public school with a small student population.

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Out of the 25 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, University of St Thomas Minnesota landed the # 2 spot on the list. UST MN is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Paul.

Computer & Information Sciences majors at UST MN take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Dunwoody College of Technology. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Minnesota list. Dunwoody College of Technology is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Minneapolis.

Computer & Information Sciences majors at Dunwoody College of Technology take out an average of $20,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#4

North Hennepin Community College

Brooklyn Park, MN

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend North Hennepin Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Minnesota list. Located in the suburb of Brooklyn Park, North Hennepin Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at North Hennepin Community College take out is $23,000.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Herzing University - Minneapolis is a great place for computer and information sciences students. Herzing University - Minneapolis is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Minneapolis.

Computer & Information Sciences majors at Herzing University - Minneapolis take out an average of $33,915 in student loans while working on their egree.

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St Cloud Technical and Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Minnesota list. Located in the small city of Saint Cloud, St Cloud Technical and Community College is a public college with a small student population.

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#7

Normandale Community College

Bloomington, MN

Normandale Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Minnesota ranking. Located in the city of Bloomington, Normandale Community College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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University of Minnesota - Twin Cities came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Minnesota ranking. UMN Twin Cities is a very large public school located in the large city of Minneapolis.

After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from UMN Twin Cities carry an average student debtload of $21,957. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $318, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Minnesota State University - Mankato did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for computer and information sciences students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State Mankato is a public school with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from Minnesota State Mankato carry an average student debtload of $21,175.

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#10

Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud, MN

With a ranking of #10, Saint Cloud State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer and information sciences students. Located in the city of Saint Cloud, St. Cloud State University is a public college with a fairly large student population.

On average, computer and information sciences graduates from St. Cloud State University take out $26,656 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Best Computer & Information Sciences Colleges in the Plains States Region

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

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 25 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 Almonroth.

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