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2023 Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Minnesota

59 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.

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To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Minnesota ranking. Our analysis looked at 59 schools in Minnesota to see which programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer & Information Sciences program at each school on the list.

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

Our analysis found University of Minnesota - Twin Cities to be the most popular school for computer and information sciences students who want to pursue a degree in Minnesota. UMN Twin Cities is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Minneapolis.

While working on their degree, computer and information sciences majors at UMN Twin Cities accumulate an average of around $21,957 in student debt. 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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#2

Capella University

Minneapolis, MN

Out of the 59 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, Capella University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Capella University is a very large private for-profit school located in the city of Minneapolis.

On average, computer and information sciences graduates from Capella University take out $37,992 in student loans while working on their degree.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of St Thomas Minnesota. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Minnesota list. UST MN is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Saint Paul.

The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at UST MN take out is $27,000.

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The excellent programs at Metropolitan 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 city of Saint Paul, Metro State is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

Computer & Information Sciences majors at Metro State take out an average of $31,615 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Out of the 59 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, Minneapolis Community and Technical College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, Minneapolis Community and Technical College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from Minneapolis Community and Technical College carry an average student debt load of $22,462.

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#6

Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud, MN

Saint Cloud State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for computer and information sciences students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the city of Saint Cloud, St. Cloud State University is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Computer & Information Sciences majors at St. Cloud State University take out an average of $26,656 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#7

North Hennepin Community College

Brooklyn Park, MN

North Hennepin Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for computer and information sciences students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Brooklyn Park, North Hennepin Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

While working on their degree, computer and information sciences majors at North Hennepin Community College accumulate an average of around $23,000 in student debt.

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Minnesota State University - Mankato ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Minnesota list. Located in the small city of Mankato, Minnesota State Mankato is a public school with a large student population.

The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at Minnesota State Mankato take out is $21,175.

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University of Minnesota - Duluth ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Minnesota list. Located in the small city of Duluth, UMN Duluth is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

While working on their degree, computer and information sciences majors at UMN Duluth accumulate an average of around $23,750 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $149, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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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

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.

  • 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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