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Minnesota Computer Science Colleges

58 Colleges
3,852 Yearly Graduations
$70,680 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$29,955 Avg 4-Year Student Loan

In terms of yearly computer science graduations, Minnesota is ranked #21 in the country with 3,852 degrees handed out in 2021. Minnesota colleges offer students average in-student tuition of $17,670 per year, while students attending fron out-of-state may pay something more like $18,867 per year.

An estimated 52% of college students in Minnesota take out loans, with the average loan amount being $7,489 per year.

Learn more about the most popular schools below:

#1

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
Public Public vs. Private
864 Yearly Degrees
$15,254 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 52,017 students at UMN Twin Cities in total, 36,061 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 28,989 are full-time. The freshman retention rate at UMN Twin Cities is 93%, which is great when compared to the national average of 68%.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 70%. Around 48% of accepted students are men, and 52% are women.

Roughly 41% of students at UMN Twin Cities take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $8,087 a year. UMN Twin Cities has a 1.7% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $51,092 during the early-career years.

#2

Capella University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
469 Yearly Degrees
$14,148 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Capella University is 38,930, of which 11,781 students are undergraduates and of those, 2,159 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 32 to 1.

82% of Capella University students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,804 a year. The student loan default rate of 5.2% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Capella University is $31,621.

#3

University of St Thomas Minnesota

Saint Paul, Minnesota
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
325 Yearly Degrees
$48,329 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at University of St Thomas Minnesota is 9,792, of which 6,333 students are undergraduates and of those, 6,126 are full-time. For undergraduates at UST MN, the average graduation time is 4.2 years.

Around 87% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 47% are men and 53% are women.

Approximately 50% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $11,238 a year. UST MN has a 1.4% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from UST MN with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $56,089 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#4

Metropolitan State University

Saint Paul, Minnesota
Public Public vs. Private
248 Yearly Degrees
$9,394 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 7,552 students at Metro State in total, 6,649 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 2,882 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Metro State is 4.8 years.

About 62% of students who apply get accepted. Around 31% of accepted students are men, and 69% are women.

25% of Metro State students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $4,819 a year. The student loan default rate of 4.2% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from Metro State with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $49,771 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#5

Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud, Minnesota
Public Public vs. Private
231 Yearly Degrees
$9,170 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Saint Cloud State University is 11,841, of which 10,187 students are undergraduates and of those, 5,959 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

About 73% of students who apply get accepted. Around 41% of accepted students are men, and 59% are women.

Roughly 57% of students at St. Cloud State University take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $8,313 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 4.6% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $43,406 during the early-career years.

#6

Walden University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
145 Yearly Degrees
$10,459 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Walden University is 49,695, of which 7,662 students are undergraduates and of those, 1,301 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Walden University is 4.0 years.

Walden University has a 4.7% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $34,712 during the early-career years.

#7

University of Minnesota - Duluth

Duluth, Minnesota
Public Public vs. Private
121 Yearly Degrees
$13,850 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at University of Minnesota - Duluth is 10,275, of which 9,301 students are undergraduates and of those, 7,943 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

About 79% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 45% are men and 55% are women.

Roughly 63% of students at UMN Duluth take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $9,385 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.6% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $46,596 during the early-career years.

Public Public vs. Private
105 Yearly Degrees
$9,146 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Minnesota State University - Mankato is 14,761, of which 12,938 students are undergraduates and of those, 10,526 are full-time. For undergraduates at Minnesota State Mankato, the average graduation time is 4.6 years.

About 67% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 41% are men and 59% are women.

Approximately 68% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $9,104 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.6% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from Minnesota State Mankato with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $45,056 during the early years of their career after graduation.

Public Public vs. Private
93 Yearly Degrees
$5,906 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 6,429 students at Minneapolis Community and Technical College in total, 2,193 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 24 to 1.

24% of Minneapolis Community and Technical College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,540 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 16.1% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Minneapolis Community and Technical College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $30,841 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#10

Concordia University, Saint Paul

Saint Paul, Minnesota
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
83 Yearly Degrees
$23,900 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 5,585 students at Concordia University, Saint Paul in total, 3,578 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 2,393 are full-time. For undergraduates at Concordia University, Saint Paul, the average graduation time is 4.2 years.

About 69% of students who apply get accepted. Around 36% of accepted students are men, and 64% are women.

Roughly 70% of students at Concordia University, Saint Paul take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $6,915 a year. Concordia University, Saint Paul has a 3.5% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Concordia University, Saint Paul is $48,090.

#11

Century College

White Bear Lake, Minnesota
Public Public vs. Private
72 Yearly Degrees
$5,907 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 3,280 full-time undergraduates at Century College, and 8,203 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 24 to 1.

Approximately 29% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,379 a year. Century College has a 7.8% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Century College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $36,920 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#11

Hennepin Technical College

Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
Public Public vs. Private
72 Yearly Degrees
$5,741 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 4,094 students at Hennepin Technical College in total, 1,486 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

Approximately 28% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $5,914 a year. This school’s student loan default rate of 9.3% is close to the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $41,316 during the early-career years.

#13

Winona State University

Winona, Minnesota
Public Public vs. Private
70 Yearly Degrees
$10,184 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 7,106 students at Winona State in total, 6,391 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 5,472 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

About 75% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 29% are men and 71% are women.

67% of Winona State students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $9,583 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 2.7% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from Winona State with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $45,279 during the early years of their career after graduation.

Public Public vs. Private
61 Yearly Degrees
$9,468 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 4,445 undergraduates at MSU Moorhead, of which 3,529 are full-time, and there are 5,547 students altogether. It takes the average MSU Moorhead undergraduate about 4.4 years to complete their degree.

About 66% of students who apply get accepted. Around 36% of accepted students are men, and 64% are women.

Approximately 70% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $9,354 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 3.0% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from MSU Moorhead is $39,289.

#15

Anoka-Ramsey Community College

Coon Rapids, Minnesota
Public Public vs. Private
56 Yearly Degrees
$5,515 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 8,482 students at Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus in total, 3,065 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 27 to 1.

Roughly 31% of students at Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $4,945 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 6.7% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $38,438 during the early-career years.

#16

Saint Paul College

Saint Paul, Minnesota
Public Public vs. Private
55 Yearly Degrees
$6,041 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 5,823 students at Saint Paul College in total, 2,008 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

19% of Saint Paul College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,474 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 12.1% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Saint Paul College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $31,209 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#17

Carleton College

Northfield, Minnesota
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
54 Yearly Degrees
$60,225 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Carleton College is 1,940, which includes 1,918 full-time undergraduates. It takes the average Carleton undergraduate about 4.1 years to complete their degree.

This a very selective school with only 21% of students getting accepted. Around 48% of accepted students are men, and 52% are women.

38% of Carleton students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $4,978 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 0.8% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Carleton is $48,030.

#18

Normandale Community College

Bloomington, Minnesota
Public Public vs. Private
51 Yearly Degrees
$5,789 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 9,420 students at Normandale Community College in total, 3,641 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 27 to 1.

Approximately 21% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,559 a year. Normandale Community College has a 7.4% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Normandale Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $39,255 during the early years of their career after graduation.

Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
49 Yearly Degrees
$39,410 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 1,329 undergraduates at SMU MN, of which 1,052 are full-time, and there are 5,152 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

About 84% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 42% are men and 58% are women.

67% of SMU MN students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $7,445 a year. SMU MN has a 2.0% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $47,010 during the early-career years.

#20

Macalester College

Saint Paul, Minnesota
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
47 Yearly Degrees
$60,518 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 2,049 students at Macalester in total, 2,012 are full-time undergraduates. Students tend to stick around at Macalester. The freshman retention rate is 90%.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 39%. Around 41% of accepted students are men, and 59% are women.

Roughly 50% of students at Macalester take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,223 a year. Macalester has a 0.2% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $40,959 during the early-career years.

Public Public vs. Private
44 Yearly Degrees
$5,862 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 2,083 full-time undergraduates at M State, and 5,757 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 24 to 1.

52% of M State students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,935 a year. This school’s student loan default rate of 9.4% is close to the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $35,363 during the early-career years.

#22

St Cloud Technical and Community College

Saint Cloud, Minnesota
Public Public vs. Private
39 Yearly Degrees
$5,874 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 3,931 students at St Cloud Technical and Community College in total, 1,860 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

Approximately 44% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,215 a year. The student loan default rate of 8.3% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from St Cloud Technical and Community College is $37,825.

#23

Dunwoody College of Technology

Minneapolis, Minnesota
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
38 Yearly Degrees
$23,863 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 1,058 full-time undergraduates at Dunwoody College of Technology, and 1,281 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

Around 97% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 88% are men and 12% are women.

85% of Dunwoody College of Technology students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $11,069 a year. The student loan default rate of 8.5% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $52,848 during the early-career years.

#24

Saint Johns University

Collegeville, Minnesota
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
33 Yearly Degrees
$49,842 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Saint Johns University is 1,668, of which 1,569 students are undergraduates and of those, 1,546 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at SJU is 4.1 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 81%.

64% of SJU students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $9,099 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.8% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $56,662 during the early-career years.

#25

Dakota County Technical College

Rosemount, Minnesota
Public Public vs. Private
27 Yearly Degrees
$6,208 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 2,319 students at DCTC in total, 1,328 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

39% of DCTC students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,842 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 6.1% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $41,259 during the early-career years.

Other Minnesota Colleges

Rank School Yearly Graduations
26 St Olaf College 25
26 North Hennepin Community College 25
28 Rasmussen University - Minnesota 24
29 Ridgewater College 23
29 Northland Community and Technical College 23
31 Augsburg University 22
32 Bemidji State University 20
33 Minnesota State College Southeast 19
33 Alexandria Technical & Community College 19
35 University of Northwestern - St Paul 18
35 Rochester Community and Technical College 18
37 South Central College 17
37 Lake Superior College 17
37 University of Minnesota - Morris 17
40 Bethel University Minnesota 15
41 Southwest Minnesota State University 13
41 Riverland Community College 13
41 The College of Saint Scholastica 13
44 Concordia College at Moorhead 10
45 Inver Hills Community College 9
46 Pine Technical & Community College 8
47 Hibbing Community College 6
47 Central Lakes College - Brainerd 6
49 College of Saint Benedict 4
49 Northwest Technical College 4
49 Gustavus Adolphus College 4
52 Herzing University - Minneapolis 3
53 Bethany Lutheran College 2
53 Anoka Technical College 2
55 North Central University 1
56 Minnesota West Community and Technical College 0
56 Hamline University 0
56 Academy College 0

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