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2023 Most Popular Computer Software Applications Basic Certificate Schools in Minnesota

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Finding the Best Computer Software & Applications Basic Certificate School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, computer software and applications was ranked 5th in Minnesota. In fact, 216 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

There are so many computer science programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

The Most Popular Computer Software Applications Basic Certificate Schools in Minnesota ranking is one of many tools that Computer Science Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 10 schools in Minnesota to see which basic certificate programs were the most popular for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer Software & Applications program at each school on the list.

Check out the computer software basic certificate programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Minnesota.

Our analysis found Minneapolis Community and Technical College to be the most popular school for computer software and applications students who want to pursue a basic certificate in Minnesota. Minneapolis Community and Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in the large city of Minneapolis.

About 69% of the students majoring in computer software at the school are women while 31% are male.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Minnesota State University - Mankato is a great place for computer software and applications students working on their basic certificate. Minnesota State Mankato is a large public school located in the city of Mankato.

About 20% of the students majoring in computer software at the school are women while 80% are male.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Dakota County Technical College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Software Applications Basic Certificate Schools in Minnesota list. Located in the rural area of Rosemount, DCTC is a public school with a small student population.

Women make up 67% of the computer software majors at the school.

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Out of the 10 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, Riverland Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the distant town of Austin, Riverland Community College is a public school with a small student population.

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#5

Hennepin Technical College

Brooklyn Park, MN

The in-demand basic certificate programs at Hennepin Technical College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer software and applications schools in Minnesota. Hennepin Technical College is a small public school located in the large suburb of Brooklyn Park.

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#5

Saint Paul College

Saint Paul, MN

The in-demand basic certificate programs at Saint Paul College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer software and applications schools in Minnesota. Saint Paul College is a medium-sized public school located in the large city of Saint Paul.

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Minnesota West Community and Technical College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate computer software and applications programs. Located in the town of Granite Falls, Minnesota West is a public college with a small student population.

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#7

South Central College

North Mankato, MN

With a ranking of #7, South Central College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer software and applications students working on their basic certificate. South Central College is a small public school located in the suburb of North Mankato.

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#7

Lake Superior College

Duluth, MN

Lake Superior College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate computer software and applications programs. Located in the small city of Duluth, LSC is a public college with a small student population.

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#7

North Hennepin Community College

Brooklyn Park, MN

North Hennepin Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate computer software and applications programs. North Hennepin Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of Brooklyn Park.

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Best Computer Software & Applications Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Most Popular Computer Software & Applications Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Kansas 14
Missouri 62
Iowa 71
South Dakota 38
North Dakota 9
Nebraska 5

Computer Software & Applications is one of 10 different types of computer science programs to choose from.

Computer Software Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Web & Multimedia Design 5,300
Data Modeling/Warehousing & Database Administration 3,756
Computer Graphics 2,988
Other Computer Software & Media Applications 1,438
Modeling, Virtual Environments & Simulation 854

Related 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

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 10 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 Negative Space.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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