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2023 Most Popular Online Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Minnesota

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

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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Online Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Minnesota to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 21 schools in Minnesota to see which online programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for computer and information sciences majors pursuing an online .

#1

Capella University

Minneapolis, MN

Our 2023 rankings named Capella University the most popular online school in Minnesota for computer and information sciences students. Capella University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the city of Minneapolis.

Computer & Information Sciences majors at Capella University take out an average of $37,992 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#2

North Hennepin Community College

Brooklyn Park, MN

Out of the 21 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, North Hennepin Community College landed the # 2 spot on the 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.

Full Computer & Information Sciences at North Hennepin Community College Report

#4

Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud, MN

The excellent online 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 school with a 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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#5

Lake Superior College

Duluth, MN

Out of the 21 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, Lake Superior College landed the # 5 spot on the list. LSC is a small public school located in the small city of Duluth.

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Minnesota State Community and Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for computer and information sciences students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the town of Fergus Falls, M State is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from M State carry an average student debtload of $22,500.

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#7

Ridgewater College

Willmar, MN

With a ranking of #7, Ridgewater College did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer and information sciences students. Located in the remote town of Willmar, Ridgewater College is a public college with a small student population.

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Concordia University, Saint Paul ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Minnesota list. Concordia University, Saint Paul is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Saint Paul.

Computer & Information Sciences majors at Concordia University, Saint Paul take out an average of $29,195 in student loans while working on their egree.

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With a ranking of #9, Riverland Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer and information sciences students. Riverland Community College is a small public school located in the town of Austin.

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Minnesota State College Southeast came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Minnesota ranking. Located in the distant town of Winona, MSC Southeast is a public college with a small student population.

Full Computer & Information Sciences at Minnesota State College Southeast Report

Best Computer & Information Sciences Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Most Popular 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

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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 21 schools only.

  • 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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